# Nakajima A6M2 MODEL 21

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3730000
- Manufacturer (registry): NAKAJIMA
- Model: A6M2 MODEL 21
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nakajima-a6m2-model-21

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126), Mar 15, 2016: Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 (N8280K), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20160315007322A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160315007322A), Mar 15, 2016: Nakajima A6M2 MODEL 21 (N8280K), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. N8280K (zero) was taxing in front of N209TW (corsair) to the runway. N8280K stopped at the hold short line and did not notify N209TW that he had stopped and…

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