Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 6400404

Manufacturer (registry)
NORTH AMERICAN
Model
SNJ-2
Registry code
6400404
Registered
10 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
141 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 16

1939Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 16 aircraft
19391
19406
19412
19422
19431
19463
19471

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 10

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400404')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA21FA334Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Wilkes-Barre, PAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…Aug 20, 2021 · N52900 · DestroyedNTSB WPR18FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ 2 · Melville, NYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, spin, and subsequent impact with terrain.May 30, 2018 · N62382 · DestroyedNTSB NYC07LA219Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Virginia Beach, VAThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to physiological incapacitation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration to deny or restrict the pilot's medical certification, and the pilot's improper…Sep 7, 2007 · N52033 · DestroyedNTSB NYC07LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe number 5 airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Sep 2, 2007 · N62382 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe number 5 airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Sep 2, 2007 · N52033 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Skaneateles, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to adequately secure cargo, resulting control interference. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.Oct 15, 1993 · N61563 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NYThe plt was performing touch-&-go landings. On the 3rd landing, the main gear collapsed & the acft received substantial damage. No pre-acdnt part failure or malfunction was reported.May 24, 1987 · N65370 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Fresno, CAA flt of 5 North American SNJ-2 acft were on a flt from long beach to Fresno, CA. By prior arrangement, the lead plt in N61563 was to handle the radio communication with ATC facilities. During arrival at Fresno, the local controller inquired whether the group…Oct 9, 1983 · N61563 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Fresno, CAA flt of 5 North American SNJ-2 acft were on a flt from long beach to Fresno, CA. By prior arrangement, the lead plt in N61563 was to handle the radio communication with ATC facilities. During arrival at Fresno, the local controller inquired whether the group…Oct 9, 1983 · N60645 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA078Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Flushing, NYThe flight proceeded without incident until the tail wheel was unlocked during the landing roll. The aircraft drifted to the left and struck a parked cherokee. Both aircraft were substantially damaged. Inspection revealed that residue of a recent paint…Apr 23, 1982 · N62382 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FA053Accident · No injuriesClosedN-American SNJ-2 · Flushing, NYJul 8, 1979 · N52033 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC75FHJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American SNJ-2 · Flushing, NYAug 11, 1974 · N52033 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74FHJ05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedN.American SNJ-2 · Flushing, NYJul 18, 1973 · N65370 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1183Accident · No injuriesClosedNo American SNJ2 · Flushing Bay, NYApr 5, 1964 · N62382 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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.aircraft_model_code IN ('6400404')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 17

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('6400404')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SNJ2'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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