# North American SNJ-5 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 6400418, 6400429 - Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN - Model: SNJ-5 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 141 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 121 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 (121, first 50) - [N101RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101RF): [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 1942, S/N 90649 - [N101X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101X): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 88-9450 - [N1038A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1038A): [Collver John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLVER%20JOHN%20A), [Lomita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lomita), built 1944, S/N 90917 - [N1043C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1043C): [Tigers Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIGERS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1938, S/N 8815726 - [N1047C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1047C): [Historic Aeroplane Works Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORIC%20AEROPLANE%20WORKS%20INC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1960, S/N 85063 - [N11HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11HP): [Whiskey Bend Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHISKEY%20BEND%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Port Angeles, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Angeles), built 1943, S/N 90735 - [N11SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11SH): [Starnes Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARNES%20ROBERT%20D), [Lavonia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lavonia), built 1947, S/N 84851 - [N12KY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12KY): [North American War Bird LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20AMERICAN%20WAR%20BIRD%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1943, S/N 90995 - [N15090](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15090): [Fortin Fran](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTIN%20FRAN), [Bluemont, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bluemont), S/N 85090 - [N156SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156SG): [T-6 Texan Sg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T-6%20TEXAN%20SG%20LLC), [Midway, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Midway), built 1958, S/N 88-13796 - [N15HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15HB): [Hatchell Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATCHELL%20THOMAS%20R), [Timmonsville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Timmonsville), S/N 51952 - [N1634](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1634): [Levrett LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVRETT%20LLC), [Lake Havasu City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Lake%20Havasu%20City), S/N 90691 - [N164CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164CL): [Clay Lacy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAY%20LACY), [Groveland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Groveland), S/N 85056 - [N1689C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1689C): [Blue Prop Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20PROP%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Long Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Long%20Lake), built 1943, S/N 90950 - [N169D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169D): [Robinson Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20MICHAEL%20D), [Folkston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Folkston), built 1944, S/N 43699 - [N16FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16FF): [Oflanagan Clancy H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OFLANAGAN%20CLANCY%20H), [Chowchilla, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chowchilla), built 1944, S/N 90882 - [N1944D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1944D): [Macleod William L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACLEOD%20WILLIAM%20L), [Brookings, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Brookings), built 1944, S/N 91040 - [N2023](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2023): [Clear Skies Property Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEAR%20SKIES%20PROPERTY%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), S/N 84917 - [N212TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212TC): [Burnham Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNHAM%20KENNETH%20J), [Carr, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Carr), built 1944, S/N 12141732 - [N21JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21JD): [Ace Maker Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACE%20MAKER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Rafael, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Rafael), built 1959, S/N 90996 - [N22140](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22140): [Krause Jason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAUSE%20JASON), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 1944, S/N 88-17880 - [N2266W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2266W): [Dankos John G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANKOS%20JOHN%20G%20JR), [Ashland, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Ashland), built 1944, S/N 90926 - [N241F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241F): [Govednik Frank J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOVEDNIK%20FRANK%20J%20III), [Nipomo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Nipomo), built 1958, S/N 43936 - [N246WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N246WR): [Roy William J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROY%20WILLIAM%20J%20JR), [Daphne, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Daphne), built 1944, S/N 43855 - [N252W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252W): [Thumann Wayne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUMANN%20WAYNE%20E), [Pearland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pearland), built 1946, S/N 4134252 - [N2550](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2550): [Vegas Warbirds LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEGAS%20WARBIRDS%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1985, S/N 43683 - [N2676P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2676P): [Perkins Joel B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20JOEL%20B), [Senoia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Senoia), S/N 85066 - [N2812H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2812H): [Jet West LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JET%20WEST%20LLC), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 90868 - [N28955](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28955): [Maze William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAZE%20WILLIAM%20B), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1951, S/N 49-3245 - [N30JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30JF): [Case Craft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASE%20CRAFT%20LLC), [Euless, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Euless), built 1958, S/N 44009 - [N3170T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3170T): [Anderson Neil J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20NEIL%20J), [Spring Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Spring%20Grove), S/N 84832 - [N3195G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3195G): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 51697 - [N3197G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3197G): [Shamrock Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAMROCK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Seabrook, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Seabrook), S/N 90608 - [N3204G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3204G): [Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIMMEL%20AVIATION%20INSURANCE%20AGENCY%20INC), [Greenwood, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Greenwood), S/N 90952 - [N3246G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3246G): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1959, S/N 90725 - [N3261G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3261G): [Ms Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MS%20AERO%20INC), [Lakeville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lakeville), built 1946, S/N 90612 - [N3264G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3264G): [Darznieks John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARZNIEKS%20JOHN), [Flower Mound, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Flower%20Mound), built 1959, S/N 51974 - [N3265G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3265G): [T Six Drivers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20SIX%20DRIVERS%20LLC), [Eden Prairie, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eden%20Prairie), S/N 91049 - [N3267G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3267G): [Henley Air Ranch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENLEY%20AIR%20RANCH%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1943, S/N 51971 - [N3269G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3269G): [Heck Gary B Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HECK%20GARY%20B%20TRUSTEE), [Guerneville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Guerneville), S/N 51810 - [N3272G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3272G): [Air Safety Investigators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20SAFETY%20INVESTIGATORS%20LLC), [Nokomis, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Nokomis), built 1942, S/N 84826 - [N3286](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3286): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1944, S/N 88-15356 - [N3375G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3375G): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1943, S/N 90790 - [N3579](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3579): [Periscope Asset Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERISCOPE%20ASSET%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1958, S/N 51678 - [N3630F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3630F): [Uffens Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UFFENS%20GARY), [Danville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Danville), S/N 43815 - [N3631F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3631F): [Mcdonnel Jack E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONNEL%20JACK%20E%20JR), [Woodsboro, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Woodsboro), S/N 90956 - [N3644F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3644F): [Snj5b LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNJ5B%20LLC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1958, S/N 90633 - [N3645F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3645F): [N3645f LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N3645F%20LLC), [Aurora, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Aurora), built 1958, S/N 43779 - [N3665F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3665F): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, S/N 84930 - [N3676F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3676F): [Lmn Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LMN%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Sellersburg, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Sellersburg), S/N 51882 All 121: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (60, newest 50) 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 GAA19CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA207), Apr 13, 2019: North American SNJ (N3375G), Chino, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stopped airplane while taxiing. - [NTSB WPR19LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA014), Oct 23, 2018: North American SNJ (N7969C), Agoura Hills, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the No. 5 piston rod end due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN18FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA147), Apr 25, 2018: North American SNJ 5 (N12377), Kingsville, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall at an altitude too… - [NTSB GAA17CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA242), Apr 20, 2017: North American SNJ (N7969C), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB GAA16CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA464), Sep 3, 2016: North American SNJ (N7296C), Perris, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to compensate for a dust devil during an aborted landing, which resulted in the left wing contacting the ground, a runway excursion, and the airplane coming to rest in a… - [NTSB GAA16CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA338), Jun 25, 2016: North American SNJ (N7980C), Jackson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and impact with the ground. - [NTSB CEN09FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA425), Jul 9, 2009: North American SNJ-5 (N212TC), Simla, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin. - [NTSB ERA09CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA135), Jan 16, 2009: North American SNJ-5 (N7861B), Merritt Island, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in windy conditions. - [NTSB DEN08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA154), Sep 5, 2008: North American SNJ-5 (N9813C), Leadville, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. - [NTSB DEN08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA085), May 5, 2008: North American SNJ-5 (N12KY), Wolcott, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the engine driven fuel pump flange due to oil starvation, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain… - [NTSB CHI07CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA303), Sep 22, 2007: North American SNJ-5 (N11HP), Bloomington, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN07LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA074), Mar 13, 2007: North American SNJ-5 (N12KY), Pueblo, CO, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot of the North American SNJ-5 warbird's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, resulting in an on-ground collision with the stationary Grob motor glider. - [NTSB DEN05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA143), Sep 19, 2005: North American SNJ-5 (N212TC), Torrington, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the #7 connecting rod, causing engine seizure. A contributing factor was the berm. - [NTSB LAX02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA014), Oct 23, 2001: North American SNJ-5 (N3246G), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition, and failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout. - [NTSB DEN00FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA164), Sep 3, 2000: North American SNJ-5 (N440JG), Steamboat Spg, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics. - [NTSB MIA00FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA141), Apr 28, 2000: North American SNJ-5 (N3187G), Elk Park, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB ATL99FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA135), Sep 25, 1999: North American T-6-SNJ-5 (N23ZH), Nashville, TN, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs. - [NTSB FTW98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA004), Oct 4, 1997: North American SNJ-5 (N3195G), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain clearance from each other. A factor was their failure to follow procedures/directives. - [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134), Sep 6, 1997: North American T-6-SNJ5 (N1047C), Camden, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate… - [NTSB MIA96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA086), Feb 23, 1996: North American SNJ-5 (N4LH), West Palm Beach, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water, while performing a low level maneuver (wing over). The pilot's ostentatious display of aerobatic flight was a related… - [NTSB LAX94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA063), Dec 3, 1993: North American SNJ-5 (N89014), Santa Paula, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the failure of the needle valve pin assembly in the airplane's carburetor. A factor which contributed to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA004), Oct 3, 1989: North American SNJ-5 (N12377), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE PROPER ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE FROM THE RUNWAY DURING A NIGHT APPROACH. - [NTSB CHI89DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX04), Jun 2, 1989: North American SNJ-5 (N3665F), Sellersburg, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INGESTION OF A FOREIGN OBJECT AND SUBSEQUENT SUPERCHARGER IMPELLER FAILURE. - [NTSB MIA89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA130), Apr 13, 1989: North American SNJ-5 (N15HB), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP. - [NTSB FTW87DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPA01), May 23, 1987: North American SNJ-5 (N777HL), Mckinney, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO87LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA030), Mar 13, 1987: North American SNJ-5 (N8218E), Norfolk, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN86FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA231), Aug 15, 1986: North American AT-6D (N9813C), Redcliff, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW86FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA076), May 4, 1986: North American SNJ-5 (N43775), Anadarko, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA117), Mar 10, 1985: North American SNJ-5 (N9801C), Titusville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA358), Sep 26, 1982: North American SNJ-6 (N3579), Santa Rosa, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA095), May 16, 1982: North American SNJ-5 (N3673F), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA116), Jul 4, 1981: N.American SNJ-5 (N1046C), Wall, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX80DUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUA17), Aug 8, 1980: N American SNJ-5 (N1043C), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHJ19), Jul 24, 1980: N American SNJ (N62724), Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FET26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FET26-135087), Jul 27, 1979: N American SNJ-5 (N2023), Elkhart, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FID17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID17), Jul 29, 1978: N American SNJ-5 (N3673F), Langley Afb, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUQ05), Dec 7, 1977: N American SNJ-5 (N7969C), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA036), Jun 11, 1977: N.American SNJ-5 (N9823C), Petaluma, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB IAD77FLJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ18), Jun 6, 1977: N.American SNJ-5 (N1047C), Southern Pines, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75AM055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM055), Feb 8, 1975: N.American SNJ-5 (N1041C), Zepherhills, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC72DCG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG30), Oct 25, 1971: N. American SNJ-5 (N21JD), Grain Valley, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FRG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRG23), Sep 5, 1971: N.American SNJ-5 (N101X), Georgetown, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71AN119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN119), Jun 5, 1971: N.American SNJ-5 (N3626F), North Cape May, NJ, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB NYC71AN118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN118), Jun 5, 1971: N.American SNJ-5 (N1046C), North Cape May, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX71FUA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA39), Jan 9, 1971: N.American SNJ-5 (N3274G), Long Beach, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70F0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0197), Sep 1, 1969: N.American SNJ-5 (N3261G), Euless, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70F0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0197), Sep 1, 1969: N.American SNJ (N6628C), Euless, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB DIA69F0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0097), Nov 5, 1968: N American SNJ-5 (N7986C), Bailey Crosrds, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69F0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0166), Sep 1, 1968: N.American SNJ-6 (N3671F), Saginaw, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MIA68D0502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0502), Apr 18, 1968: N.American SNJ-5 (N5493V), Savannah, GA, substantial damage All 60: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (71, newest 50) 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 20240622007219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240622007219I), Jun 22, 2024: North American SNJ-5 (N3645F), Watkins, CO, No damage. On 6/22/2024 at approximately 09:09, the aircraft was lead of a 3-ship to depart from rwy 17 at Colorado Air And Space Port (cfo). During power-up and taxi,… - [Incident 20190824017889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190824017889I), Aug 24, 2019: North American SNJ-5 (N566TX), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft ground looped on landing rollout. On August 24, 2019 at approximately 10:15 am [privacy data omitted](pilot) was on a routine air tour flight for the… - [Accident 20190413023612A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190413023612A), Apr 13, 2019: North American SNJ-5 (N3375G), Chino, CA, Minor damage. N3375G, a North American SNJ-5, taxied into N316RM (a glastar sportsman 2) at Chino Airport (kcno) on 4/13/19, at approximately 1410 local. No injuries, minor… - [Accident 20181023020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181023020599A), Oct 23, 2018: North American SNJ-5 (N7969C), Agoura Hills, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed vny airport. 6 min after takeoff, the aircraft suffered an engine problem that caused a loss of engine power. The pilot chose to land on the… - [Incident 20180823012169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180823012169I), Aug 23, 2018: North American SNJ-5 (N28955), Conroe, TX, Minor damage. The aircraft had just completed an unremarkable landing on runway 14. Upon rollout as the aircraft slowed the right main landing gear began collapsing. This… - [Accident 20180425024389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180425024389A), Apr 25, 2018: North American SNJ-5 (N12377), Kingsville, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft departed runway 13. Immediately after rotation, the pilot performed a hard right turn at low altitude and speed; witness reports stated a 90-degree… - [Accident 20170419004469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170419004469A), Apr 19, 2017: North American SNJ-5 (N7969C), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. On 04/19/2017, N7969C, a texan T6, upon landing at Van Nuys Airport (kvny), Van Nuys, CA, encountered a gust of wind that lifted the right-hand wing, causing… - [Accident 20160903014939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160903014939A), Sep 3, 2016: North American SNJ-5 (N7296C), Perris, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed successfully on runway. Upon landing-rollout the aircraft momentarily became airborne then bounced (hard) on runway . Aircraft came to rest on… - [Accident 20160625009879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160625009879A), Jun 25, 2016: North American SNJ-5 (N7980C), Jackson, MI, Substantial damage. Returning home to Jackson, PIC said he checked ATIS and winds were variable at 4, he asked tower for a wind check while on final to runway 26 and they… - [Incident 20151114020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151114020619I), Nov 14, 2015: North American SNJ-5 (N3770P), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. N3770P, aircraft taxiing at rvs , riverside airport, Tulsa. N3770P was instructed by local control after landing 19L to cross runway 19R on runway 31. N3770P… - [Incident 20120725014599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120725014599I), Jul 25, 2012: North American SNJ-5 (N3725G), Oshkosh, WI, Minor damage. On July 25, 2012 at 1345 CST a North American SNJ-5, N3725G, on base to final approach to runway 27 at osh, WI, had a loss of power/engine failure. The… - [Accident 20090709012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090709012199A), Jul 9, 2009: Namer SNJ5 (N212TC), Simla, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 9, 2009 at about 1300 MDT, the ATP rated pilot of N212TC, and SNJ-5 was practicing aerobatics near Simla, Colorado, and apparently lost control… - [Accident 20090116000589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090116000589A), Jan 16, 2009: Namer SNJ5 (N7861B), Merritt Island, FL, Substantial damage. On 01-16-2009, north American snj, N7861B, was landing on runway 29 at Merritt Island (coi). After touch down and during rollout the aircraft left the runway… - [Incident 20081002855929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002855929I), Oct 2, 2008: Namer SNJ5 (N8223E), Greenville, AL, Minor damage. (-23) Landing gear collapsed after landing. - [Accident 20080905848159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080905848159A), Sep 5, 2008: Namer SNJ5 (N9813C), Leadville, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot and owner/passenger performed normal run-up with a good systems check. Pilot initiated takeoff roll down rwy 34. He stated that he pushed forward… - [Accident 20080505833169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080505833169A), May 5, 2008: Namer SNJ5 (N12KY), Wolcott, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft lost power during a flight from centennial, Colorado to reno, Nevada over the rocky mountains near Wolcott, Colorado. The pilot WA unable to… - [Accident 20070922832069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070922832069A), Sep 22, 2007: Namer SNJ5 (N11HP), Bloomington/No, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) An airman in an SNJ-5, N11HP, lost directional control during takeoff. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and into the grass where it… - [Accident 20070313012479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070313012479A), Mar 13, 2007: Namer SNJ5 (N12KY), Pueblo, CO, Minor damage. (-23) While taxiing the SNJ-5 aircraft using the "s-turn" procedure, the pilot [privacy data omitted] taxied across a glider wing that was not seen by the… - [Accident 20050919021299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050919021299A), Sep 19, 2005: Namer SNJ5 (N212TC), Torrington, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) During the descent for landing the engine failed, this caused the engine to seize. During the emergency landing the aircraft struck a berm in the field,… - [Incident 20041106028749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041106028749I), Nov 6, 2004: Namer SNJ5 (N6436D), Nantucket, MA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated prior to leaving groton he did a preflight and decided he had about 1 1/2 hours fuel and departed groton. The pilot stated the flight was… - [Incident 20040506008419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040506008419I), May 6, 2004: Namer SNJ5 (N3204G), Santa Monica, CA, Minor damage. (-23) N3204G was taxied to runway 21 for departure. Due to construction on the north taxiway from A3 to northeast run up area, N3204G was instructed to hold… - [Incident 20040324020589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040324020589I), Mar 24, 2004: Namer SNJ5 (N3630F), Montgomery, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On March 24, 2004, at approximately 12:05 hours local time, aircraft N3630F was landing on runway 23 at mgj. The aircraft touched down then ran off the… - [Accident 20011023029639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011023029639A), Oct 23, 2001: Namer SNJ5 (N3246G), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Airman was planning on accomplishing 3 take offs and landings to a full stop for currency. During first full stop landing, with an approximate 15 x-wind,… - [Accident 20000903013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000903013949A), Sep 3, 2000: Namer SNJ5 (N440JG), Steamboat Spgs, CO, No damage, 2 fatal. (-23) PIC gunnels was flying as the right wingman in a three ship AT-6 formation fly-by. This event was conducted, from witness observations, between 1700 and… - [Incident 20000605028039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000605028039I), Jun 5, 2000: Namer SNJ5 (N62724), Utica, MI, Minor damage. (23)After landing, during roll out, the right landing gear slowly retracted and the aircraft came to rest on the right wing tip. Reason for failure was spilt… - [Accident 20000428040889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000428040889A), Apr 28, 2000: N3187G, Elk Park, NC, No damage. (-23)Fatal-no action, N3187G, an SNJ5 operated by PIC keith shell on a CFR part 91 flight enroute from hky-tyq with 1 passenger aboard departed hky VFR and… - [Accident 19990925028589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990925028589A), Sep 25, 1999: Namer SNJ5 (N23ZH), Nashville, TN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.19) On September 25, 1999, at 1100 central daylight time, a north American SNJ-5, N23ZH, collided with a tree and the ground, and burst into flames in a… - [Accident 19971003046732A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971003046732A), Oct 3, 1997: Namer SNJ5 (N3195G), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. (.4) During the landing roll of a formation flight of four north American T-6 airplanes, the lead aircraft, N13595, intended to clear the runway to the left at… - [Accident 19970906025499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970906025499A), Sep 6, 1997: Namer SNJ5 (N1047C), Camden, SC, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) The aircraft was in a steep turn and slowed below stall speed. It then snapped over the top into a spin. There was not enough altitude to recover from… - [Incident 19970206005609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970206005609I), Feb 6, 1997: Namer SNJ5 (N6900C), Jerome, ID, Minor damage. Narrative: on February 6, 1997 at approximately 1100 MDT, a north American SNJ-5 aircraft, N6900C experienced a partial landing gear failure. During final taxi… - [Incident 19960925041009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960925041009I), Sep 25, 1996: Namer SNJ5 (N7055C), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. Narrative: during landing, the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft ground looped and struck a runway light. The pilot indicated that he applied full… - [Accident 19960223002549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960223002549A), Feb 23, 1996: Namer SNJ5 (N4LH), Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Tail struck water while pilot was buzzing boats in inlet and rolls at low altitude. - [Incident 19950915041049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950915041049I), Sep 15, 1995: Namer SNJ5 (N4LH), Cleveland, OH. Narrative: on September 15, 1995, at 1135 EDT a T6, N4LH, owned and operated by world war two warbirds, inc., and piloted by sean patrick mchugh appeared to… - [Incident 19941014038499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941014038499I), Oct 14, 1994: Namer SNJ5 (N28955), Houston, TX, Minor damage. During landing right crosswind gust, caused left wing tip to drag. Crosswind component not exceeded. - [Incident 19940227007149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940227007149I), Feb 27, 1994: Namer SNJ5 (N3204G), Riverside/Rubid, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost control on rollout. Veered off runway. Tail wheel sheared pin departed aircraft. No locking capability. - [Accident 19931202045779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931202045779A), Dec 2, 1993: Namer SNJ5 (N89014), Santa Paula, CA, Substantial damage. Lost power. Landed in dry river bed. Carburetor needle valve malfunctioned. Flooded engine. - [Incident 19920126011529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920126011529I), Jan 26, 1992: Namer SNJ5 (N3272G), Luling, TX, Minor damage. Engine quit after fuel tanks switched. Forced landing on raod. Ground looped to avoid truck. Main gear collapsed. - [Incident 19910316009949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910316009949I), Mar 16, 1991: Namer SNJ4 (N543LB), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found hydraulic fluid leaking from gear bay of the right wing. - [Incident 19900617032279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900617032279I), Jun 17, 1990: Namer SNJ5 (N51903), Pine Bluff, AR, Minor damage. Lost directional control of aircraft on a crosswind landing. Veered off runway. Hit a bale of hay. - [Accident 19891002039259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891002039259A), Oct 2, 1989: Namer SNJ5 (N12377), Los Angeles, CA, Substantial damage. On final for the runway,collided with an unlighted power pole,was unaware of descent. Made go around. Landed safely - [Accident 19890602014109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890602014109A), Jun 2, 1989: Namer SNJ5 (N3665F), Jeffersonville, IN, Substantial damage. Nosed over after hitting dirt mounds in a field on a forced landing due to power loss. Impeller failed. - [Accident 19890413007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890413007869A), Apr 13, 1989: Namer SNJ5 (N15HB), Lakeland, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot was trying to expedite taxi to exit runway. Lost control and ground looped damaging a wing. - [Incident 19880718043439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880718043439I), Jul 18, 1988: Namer SNJ5 (N446CM), Andover, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot thought he had lowered gear. Did not check visual gear indicators. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19880205005659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880205005659I), Feb 5, 1988: Namer SNJ5 (N777AP), La Grange, GA, Minor damage. On landing rollout, left brake locked. Aircraft swerved and propeller tip hit runway. - [Incident 19880109020469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880109020469I), Jan 9, 1988: Namer SNJ5 (N89014), Oxnard, CA, Minor damage. Engine quit on initial climbout. Fuel starvation. Air in fuel system. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19870915068779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870915068779I), Sep 15, 1987: Namer SNJ5 (N101X), Corpus Christi, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed over when pilot stopped during taxi to release tail wheel lock. A gust of wind lifted the tail. - [Accident 19870523015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870523015789A), May 23, 1987: Namer SNJ5 (N777HL), Mckinney, TX, Substantial damage. Hit brakes too hard on landing. Aircraft nosed over on the runway. - [Accident 19860815040269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860815040269A), Aug 15, 1986: Namer SNJ5 (N9813C), Redcliff, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft struck a wire during low altitude maneuvering and then hit the ground. Sun obscured a powerline. - [Accident 19860503015459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860503015459A), May 3, 1986: Namer SNJ5 (N43775), Anadarko, OK, Destroyed. Impacted ground during emergency landing. Noxious fumes in cockpit. Shorted generator wire, old wiring harness. - [Incident 19850901055019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850901055019I), Sep 1, 1985: Namer SNJ5 (N8215E), Rome, GA, Minor damage. Vibration on takeoff roll which did not stop on liftoff and gear retraction. Landed gear up on runway blown tire. All 71: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 20000809SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000809SH007), Jun 5, 2000: LINE. FRACTURED. ALUMINUM LINE FRACTURED (SPLIT) APPROXIMATELY .50 INCH IN LENGTH LONGITUDINALLY NEXT TO UNION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. (X) - [SDR 97ZZZX1147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1147), Feb 6, 1997: LOCK PIN. DEFECTIVE. AFTER A ROUTINE FLIGHT AFTER LANDING, STOPPED ON THE TAXIWAY AND RETRACTED THE FLAPS THEN TAXIED ON WHILE S-TURNING. ACFT WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO-THIRDS THE WAY D ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [North American/Benner R A JR SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-benner-r-a-jr-snj-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6400012 - [North American-Medore SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-medore-snj-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6400421 - [North American/Courtesy Acft SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-courtesy-acft-snj-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 640042A - [North American/Buehn SNJ-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-buehn-snj-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 640042B --- 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.