# N9079Z: 1944 North American TB-25N - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [North American TB-25N](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-tb-25n) (registry code 6400714, 6 seats) - Engine: [Wright R-2600 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series) (registry code 67050) - Serial number: 44-30734 - Year built: 1944 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition - Airworthiness date: July 10, 2023 - Certificate issued: February 26, 1999 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: AC8CD8 - Registered owner: [Rag Wings & Radials Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAG%20WINGS%20%26%20RADIALS%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC) - Location: [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 38.6703° N, 75.4047° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19947, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9079Z - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9079Z From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Wright R-2600 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (North American TB-25N) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Wright R-2600 series) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA11LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA484), Sep 4, 2011: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Georgetown, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel's inadequate examination of the main landing gear during the airplane’s most recent conditional inspection, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the right main landing gear… - [NTSB FTW88DPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA08), Sep 19, 1988: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Wichita Falls, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20211015017559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211015017559I), Oct 15, 2021: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Sanford, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft was on approach to land, unable to confirm l/h MLG extended. ATC notified and it appeared to be down & locked. Aircraft landed safely with no injuries. - [Incident 20180608007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180608007389I), Jun 8, 2018: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), West Milford, NJ, Minor damage. Subject aircraft landed on runway 24 and was taxing to the ramp for an airshow. As the aircraft was taxing on the taxiway the right wing hit a small tree. The… - [Accident 20110904020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904020869A), Sep 4, 2011: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Georgtown, DE, Substantial damage. During landing rollout loud bang heard by flight crew, then right main landing gear collapsed. Aircraft skidded approximately 1000 feet to the right down… - [Accident 19880918049549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880918049549A), Sep 18, 1988: Namer TB25N (N9079Z), Wichita Falls, TX, Substantial damage. Landed long and fast on wet runway. Skidded off departure end before stopping. Was licensed for B25 VFR only. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR ZAUJ10152021KSFB2](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZAUJ10152021KSFB2), Oct 15, 2021: ATTACH FITTING. FRACTURED. LEFT HAND MLG INBOARD DRAG STRUT TUBE ASSY. (P/N 82-33019) FORWARD ATTACHMENT FITTING (P/N 82-33020) FRACTURED AT BASE OF LOWER FORK ARM, LEAVING ONLY ONE HALF - [SDR ZAUJ10152021KSFB](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZAUJ10152021KSFB), Oct 15, 2021: DRAG STRUT. CRACKED. LEFT HAND MLG OUTBOARD DRAG STRUT TUBE ASSY. (P/N 62B-33023) CRACKED AND SEPARATED AT FITTING (P/N 62-33024) ATTACHMENT AREA, CRACKING THROUGH STRUT TUBE FITTIN ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other North American TB-25N aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-tb-25n/aircraft.md - The Wright R-2600 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.