- Manufacturer (registry)
- NORTH AMERICAN
- Model
- T-28C
- Registry code
- 6402507
- Registered
- 52 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification
- Not 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 · 65
| 1952 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 4 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 52
N10NADalks Leasing Inc · Wilmington, DEN1184TFlorida Warbirds LLC · Cape Coral, FLN128JCDk Air LLC · Brookings, OR
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6402507')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6402507')
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NTSB investigations · 15
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 6 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR25LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportNorth American T-28C · West Wendover, NVOn August 07, 2025, at 1532 Pacific daylight time, a North American T-28C, N9748Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Wendover, Utah. The pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA16LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T28 · Greenwood, MSA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA14FA445Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T 28C · Alton, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatics at such a low altitude.NTSB CEN13LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Moody, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA11FA495Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…NTSB LAX08LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Kingman, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an undetermined catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB DFW07FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Georgetown, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which led to an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor was the dark night.NTSB MIA05LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Arcadia, FLA loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.NTSB MIA04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Deland, FLA loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Manitowoc, WIFailure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX03FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T28C · Sherman Oaks, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the distraction caused by the malfunctioning mode C altitude reporting system, and the location of the transponder control head, which necessitated repeated…NTSB FTW02LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T28C · Fredericksburg, TXthe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA89FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Titusville, FLThe pilot's improper execution of an aerobatic maneuver resulting in inadequate airspeed and loss of control.NTSB LAX87FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Van Nuys, CAThe plts were practicing lndgs, and were on the 3rd flt after the eng had been overhauled. After takeoff from a tough-&-go, the instructor noticed that the oil temp was high. Soon thereafter, the eng began to run rough, then it seized. Unable to get back to…
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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
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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 ('6402507')
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FAA incident reports · 24
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20250807012619ANorth American T-28C · Wendover, NVThe T-28C aircraft topped off fuel prior to departure from kenv (Wendover, UT) airport- 124.3 gallons. Weather at the time of departure was reported at [11009KT clr 10SM 30/01 A3008 SLP141] Airport officials stated that the aircraft departed rwy 12. While…Incident 20220305003539INorth American T-28C · Rolla, MON328AK was flying VFR and practicing an emergency descent and landing with a simulated low power situation at Rolla National Airport (kvih). During the course of the maneuver the trainee pilot forgot to lower the landing gear. The flight instructor failed to…Accident 20160923015889ANorth American T-28C · Greenwood, MSPilot stated he was flyign at 1200' AGL when the engine started to run rough. The engine appeared to get better then rough again. He started looking for a landing spot, then the engine suddenly quit. He notified Greenwood tower and stated his problem and…
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
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Service difficulty reports · 3
SDR 2011FA0000577Strut · failedDURING ROLLOUT AND AT APPROX 500' AFTER NOSE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN AT LANDING, THE LOWER SECTION OF THE NOSE STRUT BROKE OFF. STRUT BROKE AT POINT WHERE THROUGH-BOLT IS INSTALLED. THIS BOLT HOLDS THE LOWER SECTION OF THE OLEO STRUT (PISTON) TO THE NOSE GEAR FOSDR 2008FA0000849Starter Gen · failedSTARTER GEN PREVIOUSLY HAD A FIELD FAILURE-COMPLETE MELT DOWN AFTER APPROX 12 FLIGHTS AFTER OVERHAUL. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND REINSTALLED. AFTER APPROX 4 FLIGHTS IT WOULD NOT CONSISTENTLY CARRY THE LOAD. ACFT REGULATION/CHARGING SYST CHECKED AND SDR 2004FA0000129Spar · crackedCRACKS FOUND ADJACENT TO UPPER HINGE BRACKET ATTACH HOLES ON RUDDER SPAR. FOUR CRACKS FOUND, EACH BETWEEN .7500 INCH AND 1 INCH LONG. ONE WAS VISIBLE, OTHERS FOUND USING DYE PENTRANT. CRACKS CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE HINGE BRACKET.
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
North American/Pride Acft T-28C1 registered aircraftNorth American/Bellek T-28C1 registered aircraftNorth American / Bumgarner T-28C1 registered aircraftNorth American-Mark T-28C0 registered aircraftNorth American-Rivera T-28C0 registered aircraftNorth American/Jones T-28C0 registered aircraftNorth American/Germain T-28C0 registered aircraftNorth American/Weber T-28C0 registered aircraftNorth American/Clark T-28C0 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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GROUP BY ALL
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LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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