# Douglas B-26B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3020514 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: B-26B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 213 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-b-26b 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 (5) - [N3222T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3222T): [Nakajima N43je LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAKAJIMA%20N43JE%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1944, S/N 44-34722R - [N8036E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8036E): [Cct Of 1979 B-24 Series LLC A-26 Series](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCT%20OF%201979%20B-24%20SERIES%20LLC%20A-26%20SERIES), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1944, S/N 44-35696N - [N917Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N917Y): [Pasumek LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PASUMEK%20LLC), [Provo, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Provo), built 1945, S/N 28053 - [N9682C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9682C): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1946, S/N 4139230 - [N99420](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99420): [Invader Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INVADER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Kingsford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kingsford), built 1944, S/N 44-34104 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 CEN26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA041), Nov 1, 2025: Douglas B-26B (N9682C), Ponca City, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the nose landing gear link which resulted in a loss of directional. - [NTSB CHI93DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE02), Jun 27, 1993: Douglas B-26B (N8036E), Kankakee, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine. - [NTSB LAX81FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA054), Mar 3, 1981: Douglas B-26 (N9417H), Edwards Afb, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB LAX80FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA060), Mar 2, 1980: Douglas B-26C (N4204A), Georgetown, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB DEN76AD058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD058), Jul 16, 1976: Douglas A-26B (N5426E), Grand Valley, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB SEA74FYA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA03), Jul 10, 1973: Douglas B-26B (N5426E), Idaho Falls, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70F0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0043), May 10, 1969: Douglas B-26B (N9405Z), Los Angeles, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB MKC68F0538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0538), Mar 16, 1968: Douglas A-26 (N61B), Kansas City, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC67A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0043), Oct 29, 1966: Douglas A-26 (N4824E), Homer, AK, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20251101016829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251101016829A), Nov 1, 2025: Douglas B-26B (N9682C), Ponca City, OK, Substantial damage. Aircraft experienced a partial nose gear collapse while attempting to take off from Ponca City Regional Airport (kpnc). The pilot stated after matching the… - [Incident 20160725011559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160725011559I), Jul 25, 2016: Douglas B-26B (N99420), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. On July 25, 2016 at 1927 CDT NL99420 was landing 36L at Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport (kosh) Oshkosh, WI after a 14 CFR 91 photo flight in VMC conditions.… - [Incident 19991001030319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991001030319I), Oct 1, 1999: Doug B26B (N9682C), Midland, TX. (-23) During an airshow the pilot declared an emergency for a rough running engine and landed without incident. A crashed distribuor cap and a bad coil were… - [Accident 19930627020509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930627020509A), Jun 27, 1993: Doug B26B (N8036E), Kankakee, IL, Substantial damage. Departing air show lost right engine. Right wing hit. Cartwheeled. Engine threw a rod. Feathering pump inoperative. - [Accident 19760716041939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760716041939A), Jul 16, 1976: Doug B26B (N5426E), Grand Valley, CO, Damage unknown. Aircraft flew into mountain slope while turning to final approach for slurry drop - [Accident 19730710019239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730710019239A), Jul 10, 1973: Doug B26B (N5426E), Idaho Falls, ID, Substantial damage. Ring cowling sepd frm eng prior to lftoff. Eng 1600RPM,plt shut eng down. Bomb doors open. Da 7920FT. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA990804010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990804010), Jul 21, 1999: WIRE. SHORTED. (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL. MASTER SWITCH TURNED OFF, TAKEOFF ABORTED, WIRES REPAIRED. --- 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.