North American AT-6 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

68

All Events

43

Incidents

9

Minor

3

Serious

13

Fatal (18 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 28, 1995 LONG BEACH, CA N3173L Incident substantial the failure of the left main landing gear locking mechanism to fully seat in the 'down' position due to loose attachment bolts.
Feb 25, 1995 SALEM, OR N4269E Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.
Jul 30, 1993 MATAWAN, NJ N6617X Incident substantial THE WATER COLLECTION IN THE IGNITION HARNESS WHICH RENDERED THE LOWER CYLINDER SPARK PLUGS INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN PARTIAL POWER LOSS.
Jan 23, 1993 FORT WORTH, TX N101NZ Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
Sep 02, 1991 HAYWARD, CA N3660V Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING AN UNWANTED DEVIATION.
Oct 02, 1989 ALBEMARLE, NC N350HT Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
May 03, 1988 EDEN PRAIRIE, MN N29935 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1987 COLORADO SPRING, CO N7058C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1987 ENGLEWOOD, CO N90629 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 23, 1987 FERNANDINA BCH, FL N2996Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1986 ENGLEWOOD, CO N66TY Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1986 TRUCKEE, CA N29936 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1985 PORT ISABEL, TX N4434N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 23, 1985 FREDERICK, OK N9035Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1983 NORMAN, OK N9786Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1982 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N7618C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1982 HOUSTON, TX N29944 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1982 BELLINGHAM, WA N97TR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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