North American AT-6D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 27 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2023 | Oshkosh, WI | N49961 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodyn…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Oct 15, 2005 | Mocksville, NC | N494S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and an in-flight collision with trees and the gr…The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. |
| Sep 29, 2002 | Circleville, OH | N29930 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the course reversal, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Nov 03, 1995 | RICHVALE, CA | N1049A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain. |
| Apr 21, 1995 | SEBASTIAN, FL | N319DR | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power. |
| Jun 17, 1989 | EARLE, AR | N3931S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITU…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION AND OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS FLYING ABILITY, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE AND AIRPEED WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. |
| Aug 15, 1986 | REDCLIFF, CO | N9813C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 1984 | CYPRESS, TX | N10605 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 1983 | MUSKEGON, MI | N29938 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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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