How many accidents has the North American T28B had?

The NTSB has recorded 2 events involving the North American T28B: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 1 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American T28B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American T28B has 2 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American T28B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2 events recorded from 1996 to 2004.

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Fatal (1 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2004	Apple Valley, CA	N5832X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush.
Nov 23, 1996	SOMERVILLE, TN	N3178U	Fatal (1)	destroyed	the pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver… the pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.

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 T28B Safety Record

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