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

The NTSB has recorded 13 events involving the North American AT-6G: 0 fatal, 1 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 9 incidents with no injuries.

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

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American AT-6G has 13 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American AT-6G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 13 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 08, 2023	La Grande, OR	N92761	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an airstrip overfly, which resulted in impact damage to the left wing.
Jul 28, 2009	Ely, NV	N555Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 14, 2000	RIDGEWAY, VA	N5296V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was a slight bend in the runway.
Aug 01, 1999	HARLAN, IA	N98FP	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of t… the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for the crosswind condition on approach, and the inadvertent ground loop encountered by the pilot.
Jul 05, 1998	LONGMONT, CO	N8399H	Incident	substantial	The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequen… The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequence. Factors were the airport taxiway sign and the subsequent failure of the left main landing gear.
Feb 25, 1995	SALEM, OR	N4269E	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.
Sep 12, 1991	RENO, NV	N29931	Minor	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A L… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Mar 28, 1990	GRAND JUNCTION, CO	N426DB	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL.
Jul 26, 1987	CLANTON, AL	N5557V	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1986	ENGLEWOOD, CO	N66TY	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985	DIXON, IL	N29931	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 23, 1985	FREDERICK, OK	N9035Z	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1982	DAYTONA BEACH, FL	N7618C	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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