# NTSB investigations: Wright R-1820 series

A list on [Wright R-1820 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 71 investigations

- [NTSB ANC25FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA086.md): North American T-28B · Monticello, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2025 · N28XT · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2025, about 1505 Central daylight time, a North American T-28B airplane, N28XT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Monticello, Iowa. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23MA034.md): Boeing B17 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 12, 2022 · N7227C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > 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 directives and the see-and-avoid strategy for collision avoidance,…
- [NTSB WPR22FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA265.md): North American T-28B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N787AS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28B · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N392W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T28 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2019 · N28CU · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T28 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N5440F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > 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 failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency…
- [NTSB CEN19WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA096.md): North American T28 · Escuintla, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2019 · N55500 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN18LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA349.md): North American T-28B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2018 · N215SF · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American T-28A · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N9103F · Destroyed
  > 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 precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA097.md): North American T-28C · Moody, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N280JM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG C-1A · Willow, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N27PH · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Sikorsky S-58B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N9043N · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N4971X · Substantial damage
  > 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 the airplane refueled.
- [NTSB ERA11FA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA495.md): North American T-28C · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N688GR · Substantial damage
  > 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 airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…
- [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507.md): Sikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N3880J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing B-17G · Oswego, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2011 · N390TH · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28B · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N28NB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA142.md): North American T-28D · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N8523A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA107.md): Grumman S-2B · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N5234A · Substantial damage
  > 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 engine.
- [NTSB MIA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA164.md): North American T-28C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N176RD · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.
- [NTSB MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123.md): Douglas R4D-8 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N3906J · Destroyed
  > 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 partial separation, which prevented the left propeller from…
- [NTSB LAX05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA165.md): Grumman G-164C · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N6535K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX04LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA259.md): North American T28B · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N5832X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28C · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N28BZ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28C · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N404DK · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28B · Wesley Chapel, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N261FM · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Grumman HU-16C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N70258 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American T28C · Sherman Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N537Z · Destroyed
  > 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 the transponder control head, which necessitated repeated…
- [NTSB FTW03WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA137.md): Grumman HU-16 · Chetumal, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2003 · N7026Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA036.md): North American T-28B · Glenwood, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2002 · N114DH · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Douglas DC-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N32TN · Substantial damage
  > 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 mast attached to a tractor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA254.md): Grumman C-1A · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N189G · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N13RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA060.md): Boeing S-307 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N19903 · Substantial damage
  > 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 accident was a lack of adequate crew communication regarding the…
- [NTSB LAX01GA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01GA291.md): Grumman TS-2A · Hopland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N450DF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > 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 factor.
- [NTSB DEN01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA006.md): North American T-28D · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N28YF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T6-G · Falmouth, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N7767C · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American T-28B · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1999 · N628B · Destroyed
  > 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.md): North American T-28C · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1999 · N128BJ · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Grumman HU-16C · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N7025J · Substantial damage
  > 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 lack of experience in the aircraft and the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Clayton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N9918M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Boeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · Substantial damage
  > 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 the airplane colliding with the localizer building.
- [NTSB FTW95FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA278.md): North American T-28B · Ramah, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N28TP · Destroyed
  > The aircrew allowed the airplane's design stress limits to be exceeded.
- [NTSB MIA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA138.md): North American T-28A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N28FE · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Grumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damage
  > 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 speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…
- [NTSB LAX93T#A05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93T%23A05.md): Grumman GS-2F · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N450DF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA054.md): North American T-28A · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N203CB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): North American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N2496 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sikorsky S-58J · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N27AR · Substantial damage
  > 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 required more power than was available for the given flight…
- [NTSB ATL90DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG05.md): Ayres Bull Thrush · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('67020')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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