North American T-28 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 46 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | Puyallup, WA | N392W | Incident | substantial |
A nose wheel shimmy during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence, which led to a loss of directional c…A nose wheel shimmy during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence, which led to a loss of directional control. |
| May 27, 2010 | Oklahoma City, OK | N128AF | Incident | substantial | The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 02, 2008 | Sherman, TX | N8523A | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Arcadia, FL | N176RD | Incident | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing. |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Abilene, TX | N9060F | Incident | minor |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listin…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control. |
| Jun 20, 2004 | Deland, FL | N28BZ | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequen…A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 04, 2004 | Manitowoc, WI | N404DK | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing facto…Failure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing factor. |
| May 30, 2003 | Houston, TX | N14124 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 25, 2000 | HEBER CITY, UT | N28YF | Incident | substantial | the failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper, which resulted in failure and collapse of the nose wheel landing gear during landing roll. |
| May 22, 1998 | SPARTANBURG, SC | N944RJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his delay in the use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm, a wet runway, the…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his delay in the use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm, a wet runway, the pilot's self-induced pressure, and his inadequate inflight planning/decision. |
| May 28, 1995 | ARCADIA, FL | N28FE | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO SEPARATION OF 3 CONNECTING RODS FROM THE MASTER ROD FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS(S). |
| Oct 28, 1989 | NEW BRAINTREE, MA | N504GH | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR, WHICH FAILED TO RETRACT WITH THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF; THE GEAR WAS OBSERVED TO BE MISALIGNED, AND COLLAPSED …THE FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR, WHICH FAILED TO RETRACT WITH THE MAIN LANDING GEAR AFTER TAKEOFF; THE GEAR WAS OBSERVED TO BE MISALIGNED, AND COLLAPSED DURING THE AIRCRAFT'S TOUCHDOWN. |
| Mar 18, 1989 | JEROME, ID | N128AF | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF ANOTHER PERSON TO REPORT A HARD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOT BEING INSPECTED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. |
| Jun 23, 1984 | LOUDON, TN | N700H | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |