How many accidents has the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 had?

The NTSB has recorded 42 events involving the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2: 6 fatal, 3 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 30 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 has 42 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 42 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

All Events

Incidents

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Serious

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 14, 2005	Sonoma, CA	N765GL	Minor	substantial	a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the fuel servo leaking and generating an excessively rich fuel/air mixture. A factor was the owne… a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the fuel servo leaking and generating an excessively rich fuel/air mixture. A factor was the owner's failure to comply with a service bulletin.
Oct 28, 1989	PITTSTOWN, NJ	N771VY	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Aug 20, 1983	BLOOMINGTON, IL	N2XG	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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