How many accidents has the North American AT-6 had?

The NTSB has recorded 68 events involving the North American AT-6: 13 fatal, 3 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 43 incidents with no injuries.

Is the North American AT-6 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The North American AT-6 has 68 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

North American AT-6 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 68 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

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Fatal (18 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 13, 2011	Canon, GA	N7435U	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 07, 2000	GRASS VALLEY, CA	N7475C	Minor	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a collision with terrain.
Sep 12, 1991	RENO, NV	N29931	Minor	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A L… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT AND THE GROUND WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND A PYLON, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING.
Mar 28, 1990	GRAND JUNCTION, CO	N426DB	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL.
Feb 23, 1989	COMPTON, CA	N6972C	Minor	substantial	FATIGUE CRACKS THAT EXISTED IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER.
Aug 22, 1987	PANAMA CITY, FL	N3771M	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985	DIXON, IL	N29931	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 05, 1983	GRANVILLE, PA	N29947	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1982	ABILENE, TX	N42BA	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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