# North American SNJ-5C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6400417
- Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN
- Model: SNJ-5C
- 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: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-snj-5c

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 (11)

- [N101JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101JG): [Gibbs Bradley E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBS%20BRADLEY%20E), [Camden, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Camden), built 1944, S/N 90906
- [N3JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3JC): [Niles Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NILES%20AIR%20LLC), [Concord, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Concord), built 1943, S/N 51875
- [N518WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N518WW): [Maid Marion LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAID%20MARION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 51868
- [N5615C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5615C): [Wahl Chuck](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAHL%20CHUCK), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1944, S/N 90656
- [N5632F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5632F): [Anglewood Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANGLEWOOD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), S/N 88-14934
- [N6438D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6438D): [Takai Hiroyasu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAKAI%20HIROYASU), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1944, S/N 88-17652
- [N665C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N665C): [Falley Patrick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALLEY%20PATRICK%20R), [Encinitas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Encinitas), built 1944, S/N 90665
- [N708AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708AW): [Craig Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAIG%20STEPHEN%20J), [Lawrence, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lawrence), S/N 90728
- [N766CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N766CA): [Wright Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20ROBERT%20L), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), built 1942, S/N 78-6999
- [N91073](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91073): [Brooks Elton D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKS%20ELTON%20D), [Douglas, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Douglas), built 1942, S/N 42-85423
- [N98RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98RJ): [Wag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAG%20AIR%20LLC), [Richmond, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Richmond), built 1944, S/N 90752

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA232), Jun 6, 2026: North American SNJ-5C (N98RJ), Midland, VA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB SEA98FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA164), Aug 14, 1998: North American SNJ-5C (N766CA), Winlock, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during attempted low-level aerobatics.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20260606005989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260606005989A), Jun 6, 2026: North American SNJ-5C (N98RJ), Midland, VA, Substantial damage. During practice formation flying, the engine experienced a catostrophic internal failure and stopped. The propeller shaft sheared and propeller departed to the…
- [Incident 20230714015359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230714015359I), Jul 14, 2023: North American SNJ-5C (N518WW), Ballston Spa, NY, Minor damage. During touchdown of the aircraft, the gear did not lock in the down position causing minor damage to the aircraft. No evidence of equipment failure was…
- [Accident 19980813020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980813020659A), Aug 13, 1998: Namer SNJ5C (N766CA), Winlock, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23)Witnesses stated the airplane made a low pass along the airstrip followed by a 8 point roll, and 90-270 degree course reversal, then another low pass to…
- [Incident 19850531033379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850531033379I), May 31, 1985: Namer SNJ5C (N6438D), Little Rock, AR, Minor damage. Pilot was making turn onto taxiway and left gear strut failed at upper end. Damage to wingtip.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [North American/Cashen SNJ-5C](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-cashen-snj-5c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6400437

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