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

The NTSB has recorded 8 events involving the North American AT-6C: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 7 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American AT-6C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American AT-6C has 8 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American AT-6C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

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Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 16, 2022	San Antonio, TX	N16JG	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
Jun 11, 2012	Delmar, DE	N7055K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to go around after not attaining the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
Feb 20, 2010	Mesa, AZ	N76BZ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Dec 07, 2006	Mojave, CA	N9525C	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver.
Apr 14, 2005	Lakeland, FL	N7690U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left lan… The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left landing gear collapsing.
Aug 15, 1987	COLORADO SPRING, CO	N7058C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1983	WESTFIELD, MA	N5286N	Fatal (1)	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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