# Boeing PT-13D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1380122 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: PT-13D - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 93 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 24 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-pt-13d Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (24) - [N121R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121R): [Herzog Contracting Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERZOG%20CONTRACTING%20CORP), [St Joseph, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/St%20Joseph), built 1943, S/N 75-5510 - [N1702B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1702B): [Kenefick Christopher K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENEFICK%20CHRISTOPHER%20K), [Rosamond, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rosamond), built 1942, S/N 75-5903 - [N2268Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2268Z): [Kline John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINE%20JOHN%20C), [Wolcottville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Wolcottville), built 1944, S/N 75-5747 - [N261PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261PD): [Yellow Bird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YELLOW%20BIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1942, S/N 75-5669 - [N3992B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3992B): [Ingram Skot](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INGRAM%20SKOT), [Bertram, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bertram), built 1942, S/N 75-5992 - [N4284L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4284L): [Morrison James J II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISON%20JAMES%20J%20II), [Grandview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grandview), built 1942, S/N 42-17766 - [N4413D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4413D): [December 1944 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECEMBER%201944%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1943, S/N 75-5825 - [N450D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N450D): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1943, S/N 75-5099 - [N496LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N496LF): [Newman Brian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWMAN%20BRIAN%20A), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1944, S/N 755646 - [N4991T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4991T): [Johnson Aaron M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AARON%20M), [San Ramon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Ramon), built 1943, S/N 42-17614 - [N55520](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55520): [Rich Jeffrey Piper](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICH%20JEFFREY%20PIPER), [Graham, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Graham), built 1942, S/N 75-5520 - [N556MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556MS): [Bier Ervin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIER%20ERVIN%20D), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), S/N 75-5071 - [N557EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N557EH): [Valiair Lc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1943, S/N 755028 - [N5808V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5808V): [Watts Noah D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATTS%20NOAH%20D), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1941, S/N 75-5727 - [N68824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68824): [Stinnett Joel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINNETT%20JOEL), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1946, S/N 75-5666 - [N68830](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68830): [Gordon Bowman-Jones LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORDON%20BOWMAN-JONES%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 755667 - [N68831](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68831): [3g Classic Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/3G%20CLASSIC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1942, S/N 75-5657 - [N68835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68835): [Oflanagan Clancy H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OFLANAGAN%20CLANCY%20H), [Chowchilla, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chowchilla), built 1944, S/N 755647 - [N68974](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68974): [Indy Air Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDY%20AIR%20SALES%20LLC), [Anderson, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Anderson), built 1943, S/N 75-5076 - [N68977](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68977): [Pank Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PANK%20THOMAS%20E), [Walkersville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Walkersville), built 1943, S/N 75-5111 - [N68978](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68978): [Parker Omalley Aeroplane Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20OMALLEY%20AEROPLANE%20CO), [Chatham, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Chatham), built 1943, S/N 75-5037 - [N68987](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68987): [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 1942, S/N 75-5053 - [N744S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744S): [Pj Aviation Holding LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PJ%20AVIATION%20HOLDING%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Eden Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eden%20Prairie), built 1944, S/N 75-5732 - [N808RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N808RB): [Schwan'S Consumer Brands Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWAN'S%20CONSUMER%20BRANDS%20INC), [Marshall, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Marshall), built 1943, S/N 75-5055 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 WPR26LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA066), Dec 19, 2025: Boeing PT-13D (N68830), El Cajon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX87LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA122), Feb 22, 1987: Boeing PT-13D (N620BD), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI83LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA420), Sep 7, 1983: Boeing PT-13D (N620BD), Galesburg, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FVM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVM21), Aug 9, 1977: Boeing PT-13D (N55520), Morgan Hill, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN77FQA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FQA35), May 12, 1977: Stearman E75 (N121R), Cuba, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76FXQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FXQ15), Sep 12, 1975: Stearman PT-17 (N121R), Reno, NV, minor damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW67F0603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0603), Apr 30, 1967: Boeing E-75 (N3992B), Nome, TX, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 20251219020509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251219020509I), Dec 19, 2025: Boeing PT-13D (N68830), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. Pilot stated upon landing RUNWAY27 right the aircraft drifted from centerline to the right. Trying to correct by placing right aileron down and control yoke… - [Incident 20190619007539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190619007539I), Jun 19, 2019: Boeing PT-13D (N1702B), El Cajon, CA, Minor damage. VFR landing at gillespie, El Cajon, California. Cleared to land on 27R. During rollout aircraft began to drift to the right, applied right rudder. Right tail… - [Incident 20150926017739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150926017739I), Sep 26, 2015: Boeing PT-13D (N3992B), Florence, TX, No damage. On September 26, 2015, at approximately 15:00 hours, a Boeing PT-13D, made an emergency off field landing due to loss of oil pressure. VFR flight conditions… - [Incident 19980406010929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980406010929I), Apr 6, 1998: Boeing PT13D (N55520), Siler City, NC, Minor damage. Narrative: at 1700 local on April 6, 1998, Mr. Bernard leewood landed his steerman at silver city airport. He proceeded to taxi into the ramp area and struck a… - [Incident 19940312024549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940312024549I), Mar 12, 1994: Boeing PT13D (N622SR), Chino, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot experienced shifting wind direction during landing. - [Incident 19920301008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920301008429I), Mar 1, 1992: Boeing PT13D (N556MS), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. A wind gust or helicopter rotor blast caused aircraft to swerve while taxiing. Hit wing of parked aircraft. - [Incident 19900723040099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900723040099I), Jul 23, 1990: Boeing PT13D (N622SR), Chino, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on rollout. Ground looped the aircraft. - [Incident 19890617039029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890617039029I), Jun 17, 1989: Boeing PT13D (N622SR), Chino, CA, Minor damage. Lost control of aircraft on rollout. Had a small gust of wind. Wing tip made contact with runway. - [Accident 19870222079721A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870222079721A), Feb 22, 1987: Boeing PT13D (N620BD), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Started takeoff run without checking runway. Struck Cessna 8070E from the rear that had aborted his takeoff run. - [Accident 19830907049659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830907049659A), Sep 7, 1983: Boeing PT13D (N620BD), Galesburg, IL, Substantial damage. Left tire blew out on landing. Pilot lost control. Tailwheel aircraft ground looped damaging the left wing. - [Accident 19770809024649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770809024649A), Aug 9, 1977: Boeing PT13D (N55520), Morgan Hill, CA, Substantial damage. Carb air restriction due injestion of asbestos sealing material broken from alternate air ducting - [Accident 19770512010579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770512010579A), May 12, 1977: Boeing PT13D (N121R), Cuba, NM, Substantial damage. Enroute to airshow. Landed on road. Went off road to avoid collision with auto that stopped. - [Accident 19750912030649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750912030649A), Sep 12, 1975: Boeing PT13D (N121R), Reno, NV, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Air show wing walking act,inverted flt. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR EBVR202302230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EBVR202302230001), Feb 22, 2023: WINGLET. CORRODED. LEVEL 2 CORROSION UNDER STATIC WICK BASE ON RH WINGLET TRAILING EDGE STRUCTURE. BLENDED BEYOND SRM LIMITS IN ORDER TO REMOVE CORROSION. REQUIRED EXTERNAL DOUBLE - [SDR 2005FA0001077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001077), Jul 24, 2005: ENGINE. SEIZED. ENGINE SEIZED, UNKNOWN CAUSE. (GL11200513505) (K) --- 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.