# FAA incident reports: North American AT-6D

A list on [North American AT-6D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-at-6d.md).

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

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- [Accident 20260413009789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260413009789A.md): North American AT-6D · Brunson, FL · Apr 13, 2026 · N29678 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Accident aircraft was the trailing aircraft in a formation flight conducting maneuvers for training. One of the accident pilots was receiving a check ride from the second accident pilot. The accident aircraft was recovering from a maneuver when the aircraft…
- [Incident 20260406004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260406004559I.md): North American AT-6D · Manassas, VA · Apr 6, 2026 · N796WM · Minor damage
  > Pilot was practicing steep angle of attack approaches for airshow presentations and flies specific patterns at the airport from departure to landing. The pilot had already accomplished 3 t-offs/landings and on his 4th t/off, shortly after departure and…
- [Incident 20251004016879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004016879I.md): North American AT-6D · Tyler, TX · Oct 4, 2025 · N7300C · Minor damage
  > Pilot landed on runway 04 with a right crosswind from 110 at 11 knots, the underside of the left aft wingtip and left aft corner of the aileron were scraped.
- [Incident 20250601008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601008059I.md): North American AT-6D · Brandy Station, VA · Jun 1, 2025 · N10602 · Minor damage
  > Inspected aircraft. Found left wing center aileron bracket bent over and broke skin of the wing. Determined this event to be an accident awaiting NTSB call back. Inspected logbooks, aircraft was current prior to the flight. Other damage, left strut housing,…
- [Incident 20250302006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250302006569I.md): North American AT-6D · Knox, IN · Mar 2, 2025 · N373N · Minor damage
  > On March 2nd, 2025, at approximately 1245 EST a North American AT-6D texan, [privacy data omitted] and piloted by a certificated air transport pilot (ATP), suffered minor left-wing damage and left main landing gear collapse when the aircraft lost control upon…
- [Incident 20240503005939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240503005939I.md): North American AT-6D · Ocala, FL · May 3, 2024 · N8540P · Minor damage
  > Pilot originally planned on landing at his home airport but was unable to obtain landing gear extension lights so elected to land at Ocala where there is emergency response if needed. Aircraft's r/h MLG would not indicate down and lock while the l/h MLG did.…
- [Accident 20230729013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230729013679A.md): North American AT-6D · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 29, 2023 · N49961 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > On July 29, 2023 at 0905 CST a North American AT-6D texan aircraft [privacy data omitted]piloted by a private pilot impacted the water in lake winnebago WI 4 miles northeast of Oshkosh WI. The aircraft broke apart on impact and was submerged in 18 feet of…
- [Accident 20220502006159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220502006159A.md): North American AT-6D · Huntington, IN · May 2, 2022 · N515SA · Substantial damage
  > On may 02, 2022, at 1450 EST, N5151SA, a North American T-6, landed at the Huntington (khhg) airport on a day cross country flight in visual meteorological conditions. Upon landing, there was a loss of aircraft control, and the aircraft departed the runway…
- [Accident 20220430005959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220430005959A.md): North American AT-6D · Fredericksburg, TX · Apr 30, 2022 · N29947 · Substantial damage
  > On Saturday, March 30, 2022, a North American AT-6D, N29947, s/n: 42-85697A, took off from Gillespie County Airport (T82) at approximately 1300 local with one pilot and one passenger on board. Before engine start, the pilot selected the right fuel tank…
- [Accident 20211024018849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211024018849A.md): North American AT-6D · Liberty, SC · Oct 24, 2021 · N3771M · Substantial damage
  > N3771M ground looped during landing on runway 23 at lqk. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and landing gear.
- [Incident 20210222003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210222003919I.md): North American AT-6D · Pompano, FL · Feb 22, 2021 · N42GK · Substantial damage
  > On 02/ 22/ 2021, aircraft N42GK departed from the indiantown airpo rt (X58) from runway R-13 ( a grass runway) and approximately 1.0 hr. Later, landed on runway 15 at the Pompano Beach airp ark (kpmp). Upon the roll out, and while at taxi speed, the left main…
- [Incident 20190829011659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190829011659I.md): North American AT-6D · St Augustine, FL · Aug 29, 2019 · N700TS · No damage
  > On a local VFR flight from kfin to ksgj, landing on runway 31 of Ksgj airman experienced a bounce of the aircraft while attempting a full Stall landing. During the bounce a wind gust from the east pushed The tail westward before he was able to pin the…
- [Accident 20190810013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190810013809A.md): North American AT-6D · Chino, CA · Aug 10, 2019 · N6432D · Substantial damage
  > Aircrafft N6432D was established in a left closed traffic runway 26 at Chino Airport CA performing touch and go landings. On the final landing, N6432D hit the runway in a wheel landing, bounced back into the air at an angle with the nose pointing to the…
- [Accident 20180705009159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180705009159A.md): North American AT-6D · Moneta, VA · Jul 5, 2018 · N29963 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated he conducted a normal 3 point landing on runway 05 at smith mountain lake airport (W91) when suddenly, after touchdown, the aircraft began a sharp turn to the right. The aircraft departed the runway into the treeline where it came to rest. The…
- [Incident 20170720018399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170720018399I.md): North American AT-6D · Dubuque, IA · Jul 20, 2017 · N515SA · Minor damage
  > Thursday, July 20, 2017, pilot was PIC of his 1943 North American AT-6D, and #2 of 4 aircraft participating in a formation flight around Dubuque, regional airport (dbq). Pilot reported that on approach to landing, he observed the #1 aircraft extend his…
- [Incident 20170610013249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170610013249I.md): North American AT-6D · Ashland, VA · Jun 10, 2017 · N796WM · Minor damage
  > The pilot planned a flight that would be about 2.5 hours enroute. He had a planned and thought he had about 3 hours or more worth of fuel. He planned the minimum required and his calculations did not error on the side of caution. He landed at his first stop…
- [Incident 20170401006269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170401006269I.md): North American AT-6D · Punta Gorda, FL · Apr 1, 2017 · N29965 · Minor damage
  > On April 1, 2017, at 15:08 EDT, a North American AT6D, registration N29965, had a loss of engine power, making an off airport emergency landing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft suffered minor damage; the pilot and one…
- [Accident 20160619006919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160619006919A.md): North American AT-6D · Henley, MO · Jun 19, 2016 · N150U · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed pilot doing aerobatics and flying inverted at a very low altitude. While inverted, the aircraft engine lost power and the aircraft crashed into a wooded area where it broke apart.
- [Accident 20160518004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160518004679A.md): North American AT-6D · Mason, MI · May 18, 2016 · N757LF · Substantial damage
  > On landing rollout PIC did not make proper corrections when aircraft weathervaned in the crosswind. Landed rwy 10, winds variable from North-northeast at 7. Aircraft departed left side of runway and went into drainage ditch 120' North of runway.
- [Incident 20160506005319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160506005319I.md): North American AT-6D · St Charles, MO · May 6, 2016 · N7988C · Minor damage
  > The pilot stated that he and one other person were on a local flight when at about 15 miles from kset he heard a bang and saw smoke and oil coming from the engine. After the pilot went through his checklist he called st. louis approach and declared an…
- [Accident 20160402002899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160402002899A.md): North American AT-6D · Okc, OK · Apr 2, 2016 · N107FG · Substantial damage
  > During landing on the touchdown roll the aircraft departed the runway and cartwheeled. The engine was torn from the aircraft and the LH main gear strut broke off. Heavy damage to aircraft wings, tail section and firewall.
- [Accident 20110813022189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110813022189A.md): North American AT-6D · Canon, GA · Aug 13, 2011 · N7435U · Substantial damage
  > At approximately 1600, on 08/13/2011, [privacy data omitted] was enroute to athens, GA (kahn) for a fueling stop in a 1943, AT-6A, N7435U. He requested a descent to 5000' and was approved by ATC. Shortly following this approval, he noticed the master caution…
- [Incident 20100410031559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100410031559I.md): North Ameri AT-6D · Ramona, CA · Apr 10, 2010 · N7300C · Minor damage
  > N7300C, a North American AT-6D aircraft landed gear up runway 27.pilot stated he failed to extend landing gear.
- [Incident 20090328004849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090328004849I.md): Namer AT6D · Destin, FL · Mar 28, 2009 · N554Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain control of the aircraft in gusty crosswind conditions. Wind gust lifted right wind during landing rollout causing uncommanded swerve to the right. Aircraft departed the runway into adjacent grass area. Left main mount…
- [Incident 20061003024489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061003024489I.md): Namer AT6D · Chino, CA · Oct 3, 2006 · N7300C · Minor damage
  > (-23) After landing at Chino Airport the aircraft taxied to silver states helicopters, and collided with a Robinson R-22, N953SH.
- [Incident 20060903029409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060903029409I.md): Namer AT6D · Dekalb, IL · Sep 3, 2006 · N796WM · Minor damage
  > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] made a normal approach and landing on runway 21 at Dekalb, Illinois on September 3, 2006, at 1200 CDT. The landing was uneventful until late in the landing roll, at which time the airplane departed the runway surface and…
- [Incident 20060405009159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060405009159I.md): Namer AT6D · Lakeland, FL · Apr 5, 2006 · N29941 · Minor damage
  > (-23) The aircraft landed and was being marshalled by ground crew. The ground crew allowed the pilot to taxi his aircraft into a ground cart.
- [Accident 20051015025789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051015025789A.md): Namer AT6D · Mocksville, NC · Oct 15, 2005 · N494S · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > (-23) Inspector statement: I was notified on 10/15/2005 at approx. 1930 by the atlanta comm center of an accident that had occurred near Mocksville, NC. At the time of notification there was no registration number or aircraft make/model information available.…
- [Accident 20050908020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050908020689A.md): Namer AT6D · Chehalis, WA · Sep 8, 2005 · N3617F · Substantial damage
  > (-23) At approx 1845 PDT on 9-8-2005 at Centralia airport, Centralia WA, a north American AT-6D made a gear up landing. During rollout the aircraft skidded off of the runway to the right and collided with objects causing substantial damage to the aircraft.…
- [Incident 20050417005899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050417005899I.md): Namer AT6D · Salisbury, NC · Apr 17, 2005 · N494S · Minor damage
  > (-23) On April 17, 2005 at 1800 local, an aircraft incident occurred at Rowan County Airport in Salisbury, north carolina. The following is an account of this inspector's on scene investigation. This office received a call from the line service supervisor at…
- [Incident 20040912030129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040912030129I.md): Namer AT6D · Van Nuys, CA · Sep 12, 2004 · N63RB · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft struck "rail" tower during approach to landing at vny airport. Minor damage to left wing and flap. Rail assembly replaced.
- [Accident 20030806020049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030806020049A.md): Namer AT6D · Brookings, SD · Aug 6, 2003 · N9272K · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On 6 August, 2003, N9272K, a north American AT6D made a forced landing 3 miles south of brooking, SD. The pilot and sole occupant received minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene. The aircraft received substantial damage.
- [Accident 20020401006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020401006279A.md): Namer AT6D · Gainesville, GA · Apr 1, 2002 · N7471C · No damage · 2 fatal
  > (-23) According to witnesses and friends of the flight crew, the pilots were conducting a series of touch and go landings to runway 29. On approximate the fifth landing and takeoff, witnesses observed a light color smoke streaming from the lower section of…
- [Incident 20000513020059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000513020059I.md): Namer AT6D · Waukesha, WI · May 13, 2000 · N95WM · Minor damage
  > (-23) On may 13, 2000 at approximately 1800Z, N95WM, a T-6 was taxiing from the north "t" hangers at the Waukesha airport (ues), WI, intending to take off on runway 28. The aircraft was being taxied by [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft was taxiing past…
- [Accident 19990417003819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990417003819A.md): Namer AT6D · Hollister, CA · Apr 17, 1999 · N6979C · Substantial damage
  > Acft landed hard, lost control, ground looped, and sustained substantial damage. (From form 19) on April 17, 1999, at 1900 hours pacific daylight time, a north American AT-6D, N6979C, registered to California warbirds, inc., cupertino, California, ground…
- [Incident 19990414039329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990414039329I.md): Namer AT6D · Lakeland, FL · Apr 14, 1999 · N7988C
  > Pilot states while in landing rod applied brakes and aircraft turned to left into ditch. Inspection of aircraft revealed bad left brake.
- [Incident 19990319016519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990319016519I.md): Namer AT6D · Rancho Calif, CA · Mar 19, 1999 · N3617F · Minor damage
  > (-5) Rod assembly, p/n 88-33539 broke the landing gear handle mechanism connection shortly after takeoff. Pilot attempted to actuate landing gear to the down position by pushing on the broken rod assembly, however, was unable to produce enough leverage for…
- [Accident 19950421012759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950421012759A.md): Namer AT6D · Sebastian, FL · Apr 21, 1995 · N319DR · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Lost power low flight off shore. Stalled trying for beach. Master and connecting rods broke.R1340 noted for problems
- [Accident 19930123002459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930123002459A.md): Namer AT6D · Fort Worth, TX · Jan 23, 1993 · N101NZ · Substantial damage
  > Wind gust raised a wing on landing roll. Lost control and ground looped, collapsing left main landing gear.
- [Incident 19920711039859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920711039859I.md): Namer AT6D · Glenview, IL · Jul 11, 1992 · N36CA · Minor damage
  > Pilot scraped an aileron on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19920405012699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920405012699I.md): Namer AT6D · Lakeland, FL · Apr 5, 1992 · N29BS · Minor damage
  > Pilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Aircraft ground looped. Veered off runway into sand. Nosed up.
- [Incident 19920314011689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920314011689I.md): Namer AT6D · Galveston, TX · Mar 14, 1992 · N817TX · Minor damage
  > Taxiing under direction of marshaller pilot saw parked aircraft in path of his wing. Braked but hit aircraft.
- [Accident 19891002038749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891002038749A.md): Namer AT6D · Albermarle, NC · Oct 2, 1989 · N350HT · Substantial damage
  > Overcorrected a swerve on landing,ran off runway,began go around but a wing hit a tree. Aircraft stalled,crashed.
- [Incident 19890416029459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890416029459I.md): Namer AT6D · Ocala, FL · Apr 16, 1989 · N7988C · Minor damage
  > Forgot to lower landing gear while practicing touch and go landing. Landed with gear retracted.
- [Accident 19880503014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880503014559A.md): Namer AT6D · Minneapolis, MN · May 3, 1988 · N29935 · Substantial damage
  > Student lost directional control landing. CFI took over to go around but aircraft struck a culvert.
- [Accident 19870822047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870822047279A.md): Namer AT6D · Panama City, FL · Aug 22, 1987 · N3771M · Substantial damage
  > Suffered an internal blower failure. Force landed in a soft field and the aircraft nosed over.
- [Incident 19861109064689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861109064689I.md): Namer AT6D · Everett, WA · Nov 9, 1986 · N77LT · Minor damage
  > On landing rollout, right main gear began to retract. Pilot taxied off the side of the runway. Piston rod failed.
- [Incident 19850808054899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850808054899I.md): Namer AT6D · Chino, CA · Aug 8, 1985 · N154CF · Minor damage
  > Wing lifted during taxi turn and aircraft ground looped. Cracked left main upper gear casting.
- [Accident 19840421013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840421013879A.md): Namer AT6D · Cypress, TX · Apr 21, 1984 · N10605 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Stalled entered a spin during a low level vertical pull up from a pass over the airport. Was to low to recover.
- [Incident 19831214072349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831214072349I.md): Namer AT6D · Harlingen, TX · Dec 14, 1983 · N29678 · Minor damage
  > Forgot the landing gear. Landed gear up.

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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 report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400416')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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