How many accidents has the North American T-28 had?

The NTSB has recorded 46 events involving the North American T-28: 19 fatal, 6 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 14 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American T-28 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American T-28 has 46 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American T-28 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 46 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.

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Fatal (24 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Dec 08, 2012	Moody, TX	N280JM	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would … The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 11, 2008	Kingman, AZ	N9022N	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an undetermined catastrophic internal engine failure.
Apr 15, 2000	KANKAKEE, IL	N82AW	Minor	destroyed	the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine fai… the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Mar 27, 2000	BRIDGEPORT, TX	N28NE	Minor	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Jan 27, 1993	PLANTATION, FL	N203CB	Minor	substantial	FAILURE OF THE MASTER ROD MAIN BEARING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.
Jun 08, 1991	HOLLISTER, CA	N993CA	Minor	destroyed	THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BAILING OUT OF HIS AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE ONSET OF A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE.
Feb 24, 1988	SCHOOLCRAFT, MI	N14142	Minor	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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