# North American TB-25N - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6400714 - Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN - Model: TB-25N - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 159 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-tb-25n 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 (20) - [N125AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125AZ): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N 43-35972A - [N201L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201L): [Tsm Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSM%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1944, S/N 44-30606A - [N25GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25GL): [Martin Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), S/N 44-29465 - [N25YR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25YR): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 43-27868 - [N30801](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30801): [Liberty Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1944, S/N 44-30801A - [N3155G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3155G): [Claire Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAIRE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 44-30832A - [N3161G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3161G): [Mcbride Ken](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCBRIDE%20KEN), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), built 1958, S/N 44-30324A - [N3442G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3442G): [Klaers William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLAERS%20WILLIAM%20R), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 44-86715A - [N3453G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3453G): [Training Services Inc Ta](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAINING%20SERVICES%20INC%20TA), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), S/N 4486844 - [N345BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345BG): [Liberty Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Port Clinton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Port%20Clinton), built 1944, S/N 44-86777 - [N3680G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3680G): [Mitchell Aircraft Components Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPONENTS%20INC), [Borrego Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Borrego%20Springs), S/N 45-8887 - [N7687C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7687C): [Cavanaugh Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1944, S/N 10832200 - [N8195H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8195H): [Avenger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVENGER%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1944, S/N 44-30748A - [N898BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N898BW): [Tri-State Warbird Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI-STATE%20WARBIRD%20MUSEUM), [Batavia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Batavia), built 1945, S/N 45-8898 - [N9079Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9079Z): [Rag Wings & Radials Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAG%20WINGS%20%26%20RADIALS%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown), built 1944, S/N 44-30734 - [N9088Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9088Z): [Mihalek Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIHALEK%20PATRICK), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), S/N 44-30733 - [N943](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N943): [Mitchell Aircraft Components Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPONENTS%20INC), [Borrego Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Borrego%20Springs), S/N 4429943A - [N9455Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9455Z): [Latshaw Drilling & Exporation Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LATSHAW%20DRILLING%20%26%20EXPORATION%20CO), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1944, S/N 44-30210 - [N9456Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9456Z): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), S/N 44-29939 - [N9936Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9936Z): [Mitchell Aircraft Components Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPONENTS%20INC), [Borrego Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Borrego%20Springs), built 1961, S/N 4430756 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 CEN17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA033), Oct 29, 2016: North American TB 25N (N25YR), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overstress failure of the landing gear connecting rod and the improper installation of the arresting cables, which allowed the landing gear door to depart in flight and impact the airplane. - [NTSB ERA11LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA484), Sep 4, 2011: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Georgetown, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel's inadequate examination of the main landing gear during the airplane’s most recent conditional inspection, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the right main landing gear… - [NTSB NYC97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA088), May 10, 1997: North American B-25J (N9456Z), Midland, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the final approach. A factor in the accident was the exposed runway lip/edge. - [NTSB FTW88DPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA08), Sep 19, 1988: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Wichita Falls, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG06), Dec 21, 1976: N. American TB-25N (N3680G), Vega, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68A0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0038), Jan 24, 1968: N.American B-25 (N7707C), Sitka, AK, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (12) 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 20211015017559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211015017559I), Oct 15, 2021: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Sanford, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft was on approach to land, unable to confirm l/h MLG extended. ATC notified and it appeared to be down & locked. Aircraft landed safely with no injuries. - [Incident 20180608007389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180608007389I), Jun 8, 2018: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), West Milford, NJ, Minor damage. Subject aircraft landed on runway 24 and was taxing to the ramp for an airshow. As the aircraft was taxing on the taxiway the right wing hit a small tree. The… - [Accident 20161029018259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161029018259A), Oct 29, 2016: North American TB-25N (N25YR), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft entered left down wind for landing and deployed landing gear. Upon deployment the left main landing gear inboard long door departed the aircrat. The… - [Accident 20110904020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904020869A), Sep 4, 2011: North American TB-25N (N9079Z), Georgtown, DE, Substantial damage. During landing rollout loud bang heard by flight crew, then right main landing gear collapsed. Aircraft skidded approximately 1000 feet to the right down… - [Incident 19990912031459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990912031459I), Sep 12, 1999: Namer TB25N (N8195H), Van Nuys, CA. (-23) Aircraft departed Van Nuys Airport, climbed to 3000 feet and established cruise flight. Approxiately 4 minutes into the flight, the left engine… - [Accident 19970510009899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970510009899A), May 10, 1997: Namer TB25N (N9456Z), Midland, VA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed short and left main gear collapsed. - [Incident 19960704023589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960704023589I), Jul 4, 1996: Namer TB25N (N3155G), Spearfish, SD, Minor damage. Narrative: while taxiing, the SIC selected the landing gear "up", rather than the flaps, while completing the "after landing" checklist. The mains retracted,… - [Incident 19950521021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950521021969I), May 21, 1995: Namer TB25N (N25YR), Seguin, TX. Rudder flutter enroute. Landed safe at aaf field. Right rudder actuating rod bolt fell off. - [Accident 19880918049549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880918049549A), Sep 18, 1988: Namer TB25N (N9079Z), Wichita Falls, TX, Substantial damage. Landed long and fast on wet runway. Skidded off departure end before stopping. Was licensed for B25 VFR only. - [Incident 19820612035569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820612035569I), Jun 12, 1982: Namer B25J (N25YR), Galveston, TX. Pilot ran up engines, propeller wash caused second aircraft to jump blocks and hit third parked alongside. - [Accident 19761221038739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761221038739A), Dec 21, 1976: Namer TB25N (N3680G), Vega, TX, Substantial damage. L main gr hit culvert. Transporting illegal drugs. Injury index presumed. - [Accident 19760806041209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760806041209A), Aug 6, 1976: Namer TB25N (N9446Z), IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR ZAUJ10152021KSFB2](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZAUJ10152021KSFB2), Oct 15, 2021: ATTACH FITTING. FRACTURED. LEFT HAND MLG INBOARD DRAG STRUT TUBE ASSY. (P/N 82-33019) FORWARD ATTACHMENT FITTING (P/N 82-33020) FRACTURED AT BASE OF LOWER FORK ARM, LEAVING ONLY ONE HALF - [SDR ZAUJ10152021KSFB](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZAUJ10152021KSFB), Oct 15, 2021: DRAG STRUT. CRACKED. LEFT HAND MLG OUTBOARD DRAG STRUT TUBE ASSY. (P/N 62B-33023) CRACKED AND SEPARATED AT FITTING (P/N 62-33024) ATTACHMENT AREA, CRACKING THROUGH STRUT TUBE FITTIN - [SDR 95ZZZX3320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3320), Jun 22, 1995: CONTROL ROD BOLT. FAILED. DURING DESCENT, ACFT EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT SHAKING DUE TO RUDDER OSCILLATION. SUCCESSFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. FOUND RUDDER TRIM TAB BOLT SHEARED AND FALLEN OUT --- 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.