North American AT-6 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2023 | La Grande, OR | N92761 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an airstrip overfly, which resulted in impact damage to the left wing. |
| May 02, 2022 | Huntington, IN | N515SA | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Fredericksburg, TX | N29947 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 1 cylinder. |
| Jan 16, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | N16JG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Pickens, SC | N3771M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with rocky terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Adrian, MI | N6601C | Incident | substantial | The loss of control during landing due to the out of rig condition of the tailwheel which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Council Bluffs, IA | N244GR | Incident | substantial | An unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Delmar, DE | N7055K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to go around after not attaining the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. |
| Sep 03, 2010 | Blakesburg, IA | N77TX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun. |
| Feb 20, 2010 | Mesa, AZ | N76BZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Jul 28, 2009 | Ely, NV | N555Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Arlington, WA | N39313 | Incident | substantial |
The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the r…The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control. |
| Dec 07, 2006 | Mojave, CA | N9525C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver. |
| Sep 09, 2005 | Chehalis, WA | N3617F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to switch to the fullest fuel tank prior to departure which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engi…The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to switch to the fullest fuel tank prior to departure which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the aircraft landed hard damaging the landing gear which resulted in an intentional wheels up landing. A runway taxiway sign was a factor. |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Lakeland, FL | N7690U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left lan…The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left landing gear collapsing. |
| Aug 24, 2003 | Omaha, NE | N37642 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors were the grass the airplane encountered when the airplane ground looped o…The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors were the grass the airplane encountered when the airplane ground looped off the runway and the main gear collapsed. |
| Aug 07, 2003 | Brookings, SD | N9272K | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply and subsequent loss of…The inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. The tree was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 04, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N57318 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rea…The failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F. |
| May 05, 2001 | Prescott, AZ | N7421C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition. |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Destin, FL | N1364N | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing with a crosswind in gusty c…failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing with a crosswind in gusty conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it became stuck in sand. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | RIDGEWAY, VA | N5296V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was a slight bend in the runway. |
| Aug 01, 1999 | HARLAN, IA | N98FP | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of t…the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for the crosswind condition on approach, and the inadvertent ground loop encountered by the pilot. |
| Apr 18, 1999 | HOLLISTER, CA | N6979C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 05, 1998 | LONGMONT, CO | N8399H | Incident | substantial |
The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequen…The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequence. Factors were the airport taxiway sign and the subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. |
| Aug 01, 1995 | GLENDALE, AZ | N105DG | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff…The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff. |