Boeing PT-17 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 1982 to 2021.

12

All Events

6

Incidents

3

Minor

0

Serious

3

Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 02, 2021 Winnie, TX N4106Y Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering ch…

The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.

Sep 14, 2014 San Jose, GT TG-JEN Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 2003 Tuckasegee, NC N38998 Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was drug impairment.
Jul 19, 2003 Hendersonville, NC N411BT Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation of fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustio…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation of fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was pilot impairment due to alcohol consumption.

Sep 22, 1998 SO. CHARLESTON, WV N58095 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Mar 19, 1994 CHAMBLEE, GA N57TH Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITION DURING LANDING. A FACTOR IS A TAILWIND.
May 03, 1992 CHINO, CA N1731B Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT.
Sep 07, 1991 TRANQUILITY, NJ N3721C Fatal (1) destroyed
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN …

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR A RECOVERY FROM THE STALL WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Jun 26, 1991 LIMINGTON, ME N422S Incident substantial
THE IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE TAXIING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE LIMITED EXPERIENCE OF THE PILOT IN THIS MOD…

THE IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE TAXIING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE LIMITED EXPERIENCE OF THE PILOT IN THIS MODEL.

Jun 03, 1989 MEEKER, CO N555JW Fatal (1) destroyed THE INADVERTENT STALL-SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND SHEAR.
Aug 24, 1986 DUBLIN, MS N55290 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1982 HAMLIN, ME N1344M 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.
← Boeing PT-17 For Sale All Boeing Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 3 Boeing PT-17 for sale ↓