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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Incidents

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Serious

Fatal (24 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 07, 2025	West Wendover, NV	N9748Y	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 2025	Olivehurst, CA	N28DE	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2018	Minneapolis, MN	N215SF	Serious (1)	destroyed	The fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approa… The fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approach for a precautionary landing.
Jul 04, 2009	Waxahachie, TX	N28NB	Serious (1)	substantial	The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 23, 1995	REXBURG, ID	N9640C	Serious (2)	destroyed	fatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the ac… fatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident.
Feb 25, 1991	MESA, AZ	N138WW	Serious (1)	substantial	1) THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE UPPER CRANKCASE OIL BREATHER LINE; 2) TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER CAUSED BY A LACK OF LUBRICATING OIL. A FACT… 1) THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE UPPER CRANKCASE OIL BREATHER LINE; 2) TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER CAUSED BY A LACK OF LUBRICATING OIL. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT INADVERTANTLY STALLING THE AIRCRAFT TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH A WIRE.

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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North American T-28 Safety Record

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