# Wright R-1820 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 67020 - Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT - Model: R-1820 SER - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 1,475 hp - Installed in: 185 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (185, first 50) - [N100TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100TF): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N 447 - [N104CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104CF): [Alaska Tactical Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALASKA%20TACTICAL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1959, S/N 144725 - [N104SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104SF): [Pelland John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PELLAND%20JOHN%20J), [Antioch, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Antioch), built 1954, S/N 137790 - [N107NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107NA): [Banigan Bruce H II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANIGAN%20BRUCE%20H%20II), [Dana Point, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dana%20Point), built 1955, S/N 200-262 - [N10GN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10GN): [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1959, S/N 146427, Registration pending - [N115FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115FB): [Freeman Jet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEMAN%20JET%20LLC), [Cape Coral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Coral), S/N 148327 - [N116AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116AG): [R P Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20P%20AIR%20INC), [Mendota Heights, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mendota%20Heights), S/N 17164 - [N1184T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1184T): [Florida Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Cape Coral, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Cape%20Coral), S/N 146283 - [N119RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119RT): [Thomas Raymond M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20RAYMOND%20M), [Daytona Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Daytona%20Beach), S/N 138119 - [N125DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125DR): [Aviatte Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATTE%20AIR%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), S/N 140041 - [N128BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128BC): [N128bc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N128BC%20LLC), [Conroe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Conroe), built 1951, S/N 436 - [N128EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128EM): [Global Automation Solutions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBAL%20AUTOMATION%20SOLUTIONS%20INC), [Marlborough, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Marlborough), built 1955, S/N C-008 - [N128JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128JC): [Dk Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DK%20AIR%20LLC), [Brookings, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Brookings), built 1956, S/N 140549 - [N128KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128KA): [R&R Exotic Machines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%26R%20EXOTIC%20MACHINES%20LLC), [Peoria, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Peoria), S/N 137760 - [N128RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128RC): [5g Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/5G%20WINGS%20LLC), [Montgomery, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Montgomery), built 1951, S/N 51-3663 - [N130Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130Q): [Hbf Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HBF%20INC), [Greenville, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Greenville), built 1943, S/N 11761 - [N137LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137LS): [Salz Les](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALZ%20LES), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1954, S/N 137669 - [N138RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138RR): [Wpp Nautical LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WPP%20NAUTICAL%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 138158 - [N140AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N140AG): [Eagle Defense Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20DEFENSE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lone Tree, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lone%20Tree), built 1956, S/N 140511 - [N14103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14103): [Thorstenson Micheal P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORSTENSON%20MICHEAL%20P), [Marco Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Marco%20Island), built 1951, S/N 51-3570 - [N14114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14114): [Helfrich Vincent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELFRICH%20VINCENT), [Lawrence, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Lawrence), S/N 51-7618 - [N14144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14144): [Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAL-AEROFAB%20FLIGHT%20ACADEMY%20INC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), S/N 51-7533 - [N1467](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1467): [Sherman Aircraft Sales Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERMAN%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20INC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1952, S/N CCF4-270 - [N1663S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1663S): [Slater Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLATER%20RICHARD%20J), [Maddock, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Maddock), built 1981, S/N R1820-013DC - [N17W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17W): [Museum Of Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1942, S/N 42-29782 - [N187GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187GH): [Lasc Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LASC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Callaway, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Callaway), built 1954, S/N 138187 - [N189G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189G): [Cod Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1955, S/N 146044 - [N2053C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2053C): [Doyle Duane S Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20DUANE%20S%20TRUSTEE), [Castro Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Castro%20Valley), built 1953, S/N 55-138366 - [N207EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207EV): [Collings Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINGS%20FOUNDATION), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), S/N 44-83785 - [N20861](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20861): [Upper Limit LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPPER%20LIMIT%20LLC), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), built 1955, S/N 141278 - [N20FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20FG): [Greatest Generation Naval Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATEST%20GENERATION%20NAVAL%20MUSEUM), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1938, S/N 1033 - [N20RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20RW): [Air Legends Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20LEGENDS%20FOUNDATION), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 0972 - [N211MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211MC): [Colson Paul D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLSON%20PAUL%20D), [Vienna, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Vienna), S/N 51-5292 - [N216HU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216HU): [Laurisden Hans O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAURISDEN%20HANS%20O), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), S/N 131904 - [N218SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218SF): [Pelland John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PELLAND%20JOHN%20J), [Antioch, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Antioch), built 1955, S/N 138280 - [N2206G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2206G): [Gayler George L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAYLER%20GEORGE%20L), [Thermal, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Thermal), built 1953, S/N 137640 - [N220NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220NA): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1955, S/N 138220 - [N2215D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2215D): [Draken International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKEN%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1957, S/N 146281 - [N223E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223E): [Muraski Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURASKI%20MICHAEL), [Tomball, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tomball), built 1955, S/N 200343 - [N22518](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22518): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), S/N 88-13630 - [N226AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226AH): [Oklahoma Fat Tire Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKLAHOMA%20FAT%20TIRE%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1952, S/N 52-1226 - [N226CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226CG): [Morlock Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORLOCK%20INC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 7226 - [N226GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226GR): [De Geus Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20GEUS%20MICHAEL%20A), [Warrenton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Warrenton), built 1954, S/N 2132 - [N228AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228AC): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1954, S/N 140025 - [N228JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228JK): [Ott Randal K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTT%20RANDAL%20K), [League City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/League%20City), built 1955, S/N 137668 - [N228NA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228NA): [Goshen, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Goshen), S/N 137657, Registration pending - [N228TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228TS): [Cavanaugh Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20AIR%20LLC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1954, S/N 200-422 - [N232TK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232TK): [Kelley Travis S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLEY%20TRAVIS%20S), [Frankfort, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Frankfort), built 1957, S/N 140610 - [N23ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23ES): [Jackson Daryl M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20DARYL%20M), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), built 1949, S/N 49-1620 - [N2496](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2496): [T-28 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T-28%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1949, S/N 49-1496 All 185: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (71, newest 50) 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 ANC25FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA086), Aug 11, 2025: North American T-28B (N28XT), Monticello, IA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN23MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23MA034), Nov 12, 2022: Boeing B17 (N7227C), Dallas, TX, destroyed, 6 fatal. Probable cause: the air boss’s and air show event organizer’s lack of an adequate, prebriefed aircraft separation plan for the air show performance, relying instead on the air boss’s real-time deconfliction… - [NTSB WPR22FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA265), Jul 23, 2022: North American T-28B (N787AS), Fallbrook, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of power due to an unmaintained carburetor diaphragm and inoperative electric fuel pump that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB WPR21LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA318), Aug 12, 2021: North American T-28B (N392W), Puyallup, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A nose wheel shimmy during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence, which led to a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA19CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA426), Jun 20, 2019: North American T28 (N28CU), Hollister, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA095), Mar 14, 2019: North American T28 (N5440F), Compton, CA, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his… - [NTSB CEN19WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA096), Mar 10, 2019: North American T28 (N55500), Escuintla, Guatemala, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB CEN18LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA349), Aug 23, 2018: North American T-28B (N215SF), Minneapolis, MN, destroyed. Probable cause: The fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approach for a precautionary landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA250), Jul 2, 2017: North American T-28A (N9103F), Moorhead, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Controlled descent into terrain due to engine issues, the reason for which could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions or failures that would have… - [NTSB CEN13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA097), Dec 8, 2012: North American T-28C (N280JM), Moody, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ANC13FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA004), Oct 15, 2012: Grumman Aircraft ENG C-1A (N27PH), Willow, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the accident site. - [NTSB WPR12LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA292), Jun 24, 2012: Sikorsky S-58B (N9043N), Brewster, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight fire during hover for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage that subsequently consumed the structure. - [NTSB WPR12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA172), Apr 17, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Palouse, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have… - [NTSB ERA11FA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA495), Sep 17, 2011: North American T-28C (N688GR), Martinsburg, WV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the… - [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507), Jul 25, 2011: Sikorsky UH-34D (N3880J), Wilton, IA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn. - [NTSB CEN11FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA383), Jun 13, 2011: Boeing B-17G (N390TH), Oswego, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB CEN09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA406), Jul 4, 2009: North American T-28B (N28NB), Waxahachie, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA142), Mar 2, 2008: North American T-28D (N8523A), Sherman, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB NYC07LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA107), May 3, 2007: Grumman S-2B (N5234A), Cherry Point, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flightcrew's failure to comply with the published emergency procedure following a loss of engine power on the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a magneto in the right… - [NTSB MIA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA164), Sep 30, 2005: North American T-28C (N176RD), Arcadia, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing. - [NTSB MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123), Jun 13, 2005: Douglas R4D-8 (N3906J), Fort Lauderdale, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case… - [NTSB LAX05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA165), May 8, 2005: Grumman G-164C (N6535K), Willows, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder. - [NTSB LAX04LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA259), Jul 11, 2004: North American T28B (N5832X), Apple Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB MIA04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA099), Jun 20, 2004: North American T-28C (N28BZ), Deland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA147), Jun 4, 2004: North American T-28C (N404DK), Manitowoc, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA092), Jun 3, 2004: North American T-28B (N261FM), Wesley Chapel, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to verify security of the left engine cowling and its subsequent separation in-flight and collision with the vertical stabilizer resulting in the loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB ATL03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA147), Sep 25, 2003: Grumman HU-16C (N70258), Fort Pierce, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the pilot placing the fuel selector in the off position which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine, after the pilot intentionally shut down the right engine. - [NTSB LAX03FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA162), May 24, 2003: North American T28C (N537Z), Sherman Oaks, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the distraction caused by the malfunctioning mode C altitude reporting system, and the location of… - [NTSB FTW03WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA137), Apr 14, 2003: Grumman HU-16 (N7026Y), Chetumal, Mexico, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036), Dec 10, 2002: North American T-28B (N114DH), Glenwood, MN, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command. The low altitude maneuvering by the pilot-in-command was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA011), Nov 3, 2002: Douglas DC-3 (N32TN), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron… - [NTSB CHI02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA254), Aug 18, 2002: Grumman C-1A (N189G), Roseville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure and the resulting separation of the engine cylinder, which severed both electrical propeller control systems on the affected engine. A factor to the accident was the cornfield. - [NTSB FTW02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA112), Apr 4, 2002: North American T-28B (N13RW), Uvalde, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA060), Mar 28, 2002: Boeing S-307 (N19903), Seattle, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of all engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the flight crew's failure to accurately determine onboard fuel during the pre-flight inspection. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB LAX01GA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01GA291), Aug 28, 2001: Grumman TS-2A (N450DF), Hopland, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a… - [NTSB DEN01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA006), Sep 25, 2000: North American T-28D (N28YF), Heber City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper, which resulted in failure and collapse of the nose wheel landing gear during landing roll. - [NTSB NYC99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA224), Sep 12, 1999: North American T6-G (N7767C), Falmouth, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance on approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA102), Feb 4, 1999: North American T-28B (N628B), Joshua Tree, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX99FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA090), Feb 4, 1999: North American T-28C (N128BJ), Joshua Tree, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX98LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA313), Sep 26, 1998: Grumman HU-16C (N7025J), Sedona, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot in command's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and the second pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. Factors in the accident were the second pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333), Aug 4, 1996: Emroth-Emair MA-1B (N9918M), Clayton, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB MIA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA017), Nov 3, 1995: Boeing B-17G (N3703G), Fayetteville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in… - [NTSB FTW95FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA278), Jul 9, 1995: North American T-28B (N28TP), Ramah, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE AIRCREW ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE'S DESIGN STRESS LIMITS TO BE EXCEEDED. - [NTSB MIA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA138), May 28, 1995: North American T-28A (N28FE), Arcadia, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO SEPARATION OF 3 CONNECTING RODS FROM THE MASTER ROD FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS(S). - [NTSB CHI94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA262), Aug 2, 1994: Grumman HU-16 (N7025N), St. Ignace, MI, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW GOOD SEAPLANE OPERATING PRACTICES BY TAXIING WITH POWER AT FORWARD THRUST, WITH A TAILWIND, AT A SPEED THAT NECESSITATED USING REVERSE THRUST TO ARREST THE EXCESSIVE… - [NTSB LAX93T#A05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93T%23A05), Jul 9, 1993: Grumman GS-2F (N450DF), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA054), Jan 27, 1993: North American T-28A (N203CB), Plantation, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE MASTER ROD MAIN BEARING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB LAX92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA061), Dec 7, 1991: North American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 (N2496), Bermuda Dunes, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MECHANIC. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL BLADDER SELF-SEALING LINING AND PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL SCREENS. - [NTSB LAX91LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA140), Mar 22, 1991: Sikorsky S-58J (N27AR), Chowchilla, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 1) THE PILOT NOT FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE DATA FOR THE AIRCRAFT, AND 2) THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WAS AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT, IN SUCH A DIRECTION THAT… - [NTSB ATL90DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG05), Aug 4, 1990: Ayres Bull Thrush (N4025Q), Americus, GA, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MAIN OIL LINE WHICH ALLOWED THE ENGINE OIL TO BE IGNITED BY THE HOT ENGINE. All 71: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (124, newest 50) 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. - [Accident 20250811012569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250811012569A), Aug 11, 2025: North American T-28B (N28XT), Monitcello, IA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot reported propeller governor failure followed by engine failure resulted in unsuccessful landing in bean field. - [Incident 20240614008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240614008059I), Jun 14, 2024: Boeing B-17G (N9323Z), Ashland, VA, Minor damage. Pilot taxied airplane past a known obstruction (bucket truck sticking out past airport fence into taxi area which should not have been there but was) and was… - [Accident 20220723021579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723021579A), Jul 23, 2022: North American T-28B (N787AS), Fallbrook, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On July 23, 2022 at approximately 13:30 local time[privacy data omitted], a T-28B, attempted to take off from Fallbrook (L18) airport. Immediately after… - [Incident 20220722012919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220722012919I), Jul 22, 2022: North American T-28B (N223E), Sheboygan Falls, WI, Minor damage. On July 22, 2022 at approximately 13:30 local time, aircraft registration[privacy data omitted], a T-28B on a part 91 VFR flight landed at (sbm) Sheboygan… - [Incident 20210801012319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210801012319I), Aug 1, 2021: Douglas SBD-5 (N82GA), Fond Du Lac, WI, Minor damage. August 1 2021 N82GA SBD-5 was parked at a 45 deg angle from taxi way on congested ramp at fld. Aircraft was facing a snj N916DC parked about 30 yards away. The… - [Accident 20190620007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190620007639A), Jun 20, 2019: North American T-28B (N28CU), Hollister, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed runway 31 when approximately 200? AGL the engine sputtered and quit, he began a turn to downwind, the engine began to run for a few second… - [Accident 20190313001321A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190313001321A), Mar 13, 2019: North American T-28B (N5440F), Compton, CA, Substantial damage. On March 13, 2019, at approximately 1852 local time, N5440F, a North American T28B, registered to tomorrows aeronautical museum, on a flight originating from… - [Incident 20180825024349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180825024349I), Aug 25, 2018: Grumman HU-16 (N1955G), Minor damage. On August 25, 2018, the greensboro (gso) FSDO was notified by the atlanta roc that N-1955G an albatross departed ecg, elizabeth city north carolina. 400 Miles… - [Accident 20180823015289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180823015289A), Aug 23, 2018: North American T-28B (N215SF), Blaine, MN, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on a left base to runway 18 and crashed 300 feet short of the runway. Pilot made initial contact with the control tower and reported the overhead… - [Incident 20170810024279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170810024279I), Aug 10, 2017: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Salem, IN, Minor damage. On August 10, 2017 at approximately 1600HRS local time a Rockwell International, model S2R, N4971X, lost directional control after landing on runway 10 at… - [Accident 20170702009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170702009869A), Jul 2, 2017: North American T-28A (N9103F), Moorhead, MN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The accident aircraft had departed fargo (kfar) for pelican rapids, MN at approximately 1803 CDT from runway 31 and climbed to 1800 feet MSL. (900 feet above… - [Incident 20160329002279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160329002279I), Mar 29, 2016: North American T-28A (N9103F), Fargo, ND, Minor damage. On 3/29/2016, at approximately 11:40 am, the aircraft was en-route to FAR as a flight of three aircraft. Upon arrival at FAR, this aircraft was number three… - [Incident 20141125022069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141125022069I), Nov 25, 2014: Douglas DC-3S/R4D-8 (N587MB), Opa Locka, FL, Minor damage. At approximately 1315 hours on 11-25-2014, N587MD a DC-3 R4D8 was landing at opf on runway 9L. Tower reported winds at 180/18, as the aircraft touched down the… - [Incident 20140624011809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140624011809I), Jun 24, 2014: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1820 (N279MJ), Monterey, LA, Minor damage. During takeoff roll about 60-70 knots the right landing gear collapsed, the takeoff was aborted. Minor damage to the aircraft. No injuries to the pilot. - [Accident 20121208026849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121208026849A), Dec 8, 2012: North American T-28C (N280JM), Temple, TX, Substantial damage. During cruise pilot reported engine became silent with no prior warning, decision was made to make emergency gear up landing in dirt field, minor injury to… - [Accident 20121015028559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121015028559A), Oct 15, 2012: Grumman Aircraft Eng Corp C-1A (N27PH), Willow, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On October 15, 2012 about 15:55 adt, N27PH, a Grumman C-1A trader was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground 12 miles west of Willow, Alaska. The… - [Incident 20120906020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120906020619I), Sep 6, 2012: Grumman Aircraft Eng Corp C-1A (N27PH), Mcgrath, AK, Minor damage. In preparation for landing at the nixon fork mine runway, the pilot elected to abort the landing due to turbulence. The pilot selected the landing gear to the… - [Accident 20120624011489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120624011489A), Jun 24, 2012: Sikorsky S-58B (N9043N), Brewster, WA, Destroyed. Pilot had just picked helicopter up to a hover when he noticed the tach reading zero, the engine starting to run rough, and the manifold pressure gauge reading… - [Accident 20120417005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005569A), Apr 17, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Palouse, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting dry fertilizer aerial application. He had flown a couple of runs prior to the accident flight. At the turn around for this flight the… - [Incident 20120326006069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120326006069I), Mar 26, 2012: North American T-28B (N52424), Addison, TX, No damage. On March 26, 2012, about 0900 central daylight time, a North American T-28B, N52424, departed Addison Airport (kads), dallas, Texas. The airline transport… - [Accident 20110917021739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110917021739A), Sep 17, 2011: North American T-28C (N688GR), Martinsburg, WV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At the thunder over the blue ridge airshow, Martinsburg, WV (kmrb) on 9/17/2011 at approximately 1434 local. Mr. John mangan while performing as part of a… - [Incident 20110820016839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110820016839I), Aug 20, 2011: Grumman FM-2 (N86572), Camarillo, CA, Minor damage. After performing at the Camarillo airshow,the aircraft while taxing, tipped up on the left side. This caused the right wing tip to strike the ground. Pilot… - [Incident 20110806018599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110806018599I), Aug 6, 2011: North American T-28C (N28ZZ), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. On 08/06/2011 at 15:17 PST, pilot landed a/c N28ZZ, a North American T-28C, on runway 25L at Long Beach airport. As the nose wheel touched down, the lower… - [Accident 20110725020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110725020449A), Jul 25, 2011: Sikorsky UH-34D (N3880J), Wilton, IA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot had just taken on 150 gallons of fuel and 250 gallons of chemical. As he started his spray run, the aircraft descended into some trees and caught… - [Accident 20110613011889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110613011889A), Jun 13, 2011: Boeing B-17G (N390TH), Oswego, IL, Destroyed. On June 13, 2011 at 0944 CDT, N390TH, a Boeing B-17G departed aurora municipal airport (karr) and was enroute to indianapolis regional airport (kmqj). The… - [Incident 20110530014399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110530014399I), May 30, 2011: North American T-28A (N128BC), Elkhart, IN, Minor damage. During take off role at full power the nose gear strut sheared off at lower portion causing the the propellers to strike the runway and skidded to a stop. - [Incident 20110422010569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110422010569I), Apr 22, 2011: Douglas R4D-8 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. All preflight checks, engine start & ground run-ups conducted were normal. 12 seconds after takeoff: #1 tach went to 3500 RPM, #1 map dropped to 42". Oil PSI,… - [Incident 20110327004349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110327004349I), Mar 27, 2011: North American T-28B (N209WW), St. Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. Pilot in command (PIC), [privacy data omitted] took off as part of the trojan horsemen flight demo team as one of a flight of six. Shortly after take off,… - [Incident 20100505034372I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100505034372I), May 5, 2010: Grumman FM-2 (N5HP), Breckenridge, TX, Substantial damage. On may 5, 2010 aircraft NL5HP operated by the owner taxied into aircraft N29374 while parked on the Stephens County Airport ramp resulting in substantial… - [Incident 20100127026559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100127026559I), Jan 27, 2010: North Ameri T-28C (N2215D), Allentown, PA, Minor damage. Aircraft departed abe on runway 24, turned left on climb-out and at about 1000 feet the right engine cowling departed the aircraft. Pilot declared an emergency… - [Incident 20091024023639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091024023639I), Oct 24, 2009: Namer T28B (N312AS), Coolidge, AZ, Substantial damage. On Saturday 10-24-2009 at approximately 1400 hours pilot Mr. Billy johnson, front seat and pilot Mr. Robert blue back seat, performed a gear-up landing at… - [Accident 20090704053979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090704053979A), Jul 4, 2009: North Ameri T-28B (N28NB), Waxahachie, TX, Substantial damage. On July 4, 2009, at 0920 central daylight time, a North American T-28, N28NB, operated by [privacy data omitted], received substantial damage on impact with… - [Incident 20090421014619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090421014619I), Apr 21, 2009: Amtr FM2 (N909WJ), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) After a performance during sun-n-fun, on landing roll out the pilot lost directional control damaging his left wing tip causing slight buckling of the… - [Incident 20080529834669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080529834669I), May 29, 2008: Grumav J2F6UTTERBK (N8563F), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. (-23) While step taxiing the aircraft in a slight crosswind, the right wing float struck sea gull island. The aircraft then veered to the left and came to rest… - [Accident 20080302857879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080302857879A), Mar 2, 2008: Northa T28D (N8523A), Gainesville, TX, Substantial damage. On 03/02/2008 airplane N8523 (T-28D) was enroute from konm to kdua piloted by [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] was at 3,000 feet approximately… - [Incident 20070812825909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070812825909I), Aug 12, 2007: Namer T28B (N6263T), Joliet, IL, Minor damage. (-23) PIC stated that enroute and traffic pattern were normal. Final approach was approximately 5 knots slow descending on the VASI, due to short runway.… - [Accident 20070503008969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070503008969A), May 3, 2007: Pitts S2B (N5234A), Havelock, NC, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft N5234A,a Grumman S-2B operated by the commemorative airforce had departed franklin, VA (fkn) enroute to cherry point mcas (nkt). On final… - [Accident 20050930023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050930023449A), Sep 30, 2005: Namer T28C (N176RD), Arcadia, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On September 30, 2005 at 1530 EDT, a north American T-28-C, N176RD, registered to miami beach aviation LLC, piloted by [privacy data omitted] departed… - [Accident 20050613013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050613013079A), Jun 13, 2005: Doug R4D8 (N3906J), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On June 13, 2005, at 1548 EDT, a Douglas R4D-8, N3906J, crashed shortly after takeoff from fort Lauderdale executive airport, in fort Lauderdale,… - [Incident 20050520010989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050520010989I), May 20, 2005: Namer T28B (N2053C), Livermore, CA. (-23) After departure from lvk, pilot heard a loud bang, followed by reduced eng power. Lowered landing gear and attempted to return to lvk. Aircraft could not… - [Accident 20050508008599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050508008599A), May 8, 2005: Scwzer G164C (N6535K), Willos, CA, Minor damage. (-23) During agricultural applications operations from a remote air strip near Willos CA. In VMC conditions. The pilot stated that after take off the engine… - [Incident 20041126029729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041126029729I), Nov 26, 2004: Doug DC3 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Right engine was shut down due to low oil pressure. The flight crew declared an emergency and landed without any further problems. Finding: oil pressure… - [Accident 20040711019239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040711019239A), Jul 11, 2004: Namer T28B (N5832X), Apple Valley, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Based upon statements of two very reliable eyewitnesses and technical data gleaned from us navy flight handbook for T-28B aircraft, aircraft N5832X… - [Accident 20040620017459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040620017459A), Jun 20, 2004: Namer T28C (N28BZ), New Smyrnabeach, FL, Destroyed. (-23) Engine failure shortly after takeoff resulted in off airport landing. Aircraft struck ditch in field which knocked out landing gear. Engine separated… - [Accident 20040604016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040604016709A), Jun 4, 2004: Namer T28C (N404DK), Manitowoc, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 4th, 2004, at 1810 CDT, a north American T-28C, N404DK, registered to duane d. kalember of traverse city, Michigan lost power on climb-out after… - [Accident 20040603017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040603017449A), Jun 3, 2004: Namer T28B (N261FM), Tampa, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft impacted trees/terrain shortly after departure from runway 32. The aircraft was destroyed and no post fire occurred. There was fuel spillage at… - [Incident 20040311004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040311004559I), Mar 11, 2004: Doug R4D8 (N587MB), Ft Lauderdale, FL. (-23) During landing roll out right main tire went flat. Ground crew put dolly under tire, and pulled aircraft off runway to ramp area, where wheel assembly… - [Accident 20030925031249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030925031249A), Sep 25, 2003: Gruman HU16 (N70258), Fort Pierce, FL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) The aircraft departed runway 09 at fpr to practice water work at lake okeechobee. At approximately 500 feet on departure the right engine chip detector… - [Accident 20030524010789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030524010789A), May 24, 2003: Namer T28C (N537Z), Sherman Oaks, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) N537Z, at T-28C, departed van nuys airport at 1222 on 05/24/03 with an IFR clearance to VFR on top. The base of the clouds was about 2300 feet MSL (1500… - [Incident 20030501008729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030501008729I), May 1, 2003: Namer T28B (N5443U), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Higher than normal landing ground roll caused by wind shift to tail wind component. Heavy braking during last part of ground roll did not prevent rolling… All 124: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (9) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2023FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000744), Nov 6, 2023: FITTING. CORRODED. UPON REMOVAL OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS AND VERTICAL FIN ON THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THEIR ARE SEVERAL CAST FITTINGS LOCATED INSIDE THE EMPENNAGE THAT WERE - [SDR 2023FA0000200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000200), Apr 6, 2023: WING ROOT. FRACTURED. DURING GROUND PER-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND WING GAP FAIRING SCREWS TO BE TORN OUT. WING GAP FAIRINGS WERE REMOVED AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTIONS FOUND THE SHEAR WEB - [SDR TN8A20170707002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TN8A20170707002), Jul 3, 2017: BOLT. SHEARED. DURING CLIMB OUT, PILOT IN RIGHT SEAT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL TICKING NOISE. DURING INVESTIGATION, DETERMINED THAT IS WAS CAUSED BY A BOLT IN THE NOSE CASE OF THE RI - [SDR TN8A2015F00102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TN8A2015F00102), Aug 26, 2015: CONTROL TUBE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED, AFTER CLIMBOUT, WHILE TRIMMING FOR CRUISE, THE ACFT DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. PILOT ELECTED TO DIVERT TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM. UPON LANDING, PILO - [SDR 2011FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000266), Apr 22, 2011: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ALL PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS COMPLETED, BOTH ENGINES STARTED NORMALLY, TAXI AND ENG PERFORMANCE CHECKS WERE ALL WITHIN LIMITS. BEFORE CLEARANCE TO TAKEOFF THE NR 1 ENG - [SDR XC42001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XC42001F00000), Dec 10, 2001: STATOR. DEFECTIVE. BRAKE ASSEMBLY (PN 2-1661) FAILED PREMATURELY. NR 1 STATOR CRACKED THROUGH IN 2 PLACES CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TORQUE TUBE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY. PIECE OF ST - [SDR AUS20011019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011019), Sep 18, 2001: FILTER. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL FILTER CONTAMINATED. CONTAMINATION ALSO FOUND IN CARBURETTOR FUEL FILTER. - [SDR 96ZZZX3697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3697), Jul 2, 1996: CYLINDER. CRACKED. ENGINE SHOWED EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK. MECHANIC MUST HAVE THOUGHT HE HAD CURED PROBLEM. AIRCRAFT CLEARED FOR FLIGHT. NR 1 CYLINDER DEPARTED ENGINE SOME TIME AFTER - [SDR 95ZZZX927](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX927), Jan 26, 1995: VALVE. BROKE. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF A SLIGHT INTERRUPTION OF POWER WAS NOTED WHICH RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO NORMAL. PRESSURES AND TEMPS INDICATED AN INCREASE --- 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.