How many accidents has the North American AT-6 had?

The NTSB has recorded 68 events involving the North American AT-6: 13 fatal, 3 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 43 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American AT-6 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American AT-6 has 68 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American AT-6 Safety Record

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

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (18 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 07, 1987	ENGLEWOOD, CO	N90629	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987	CLANTON, AL	N5557V	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
May 23, 1987	FERNANDINA BCH, FL	N2996Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1986	ENGLEWOOD, CO	N66TY	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1986	REDCLIFF, CO	N9813C	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1986	TRUCKEE, CA	N29936	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1985	PORT ISABEL, TX	N4434N	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985	DIXON, IL	N29931	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 23, 1985	FREDERICK, OK	N9035Z	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1984	CYPRESS, TX	N10605	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1983	MUSKEGON, MI	N29938	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1983	WESTFIELD, MA	N5286N	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1983	NORMAN, OK	N9786Z	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 05, 1983	GRANVILLE, PA	N29947	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1982	DAYTONA BEACH, FL	N7618C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1982	HOUSTON, TX	N29944	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1982	ABILENE, TX	N42BA	Minor	substantial	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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