# NTSB investigations: North American T-28A

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA26WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA248.md): North American T28 · Limburghof, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2026 · N728NA · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR19FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA215.md): North American T28A · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N9862C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improperly adjusted carburetor idle valve.
- [NTSB CEN17LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA250.md): North American T-28A · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N9103F · Destroyed
  > Controlled descent into terrain due to engine issues, the reason for which could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA360.md): North American T 28A · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N14124 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod, due to improper rotation of the propeller during a previous hydraulic lock.
- [NTSB CEN10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA272.md): North American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N128AF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA170.md): North American T-28A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N14124 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA192.md): North American T-28A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N9640C · Destroyed
  > fatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA138.md): North American T-28A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N28FE · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to separation of 3 connecting rods from the master rod for undetermined reasons(s).
- [NTSB MIA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA054.md): North American T-28A · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N203CB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the master rod main bearing which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA058.md): North American T-28A · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N128AF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of another person to report a hard landing which resulted in the airplane not being inspected by authorized personnel.
- [NTSB CHI88DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM01.md): North American T-28A · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N14142 · Substantial damage
  > While the pilot was climbing through 7800 MSL he noticed a vapor trail coming from the right exhaust area. The pilot notified approach control that he was returning to the departure airport and they supplied radar vectors. The pilot started a descent and…
- [NTSB DEN87FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA121.md): North American T-28D · Tatum, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1987 · N9611C · Destroyed
  > According to friends of the plt, the acft left roswell, new Mexico, with 2 people aboard after an airshow with a destination of lovington, NM. Witnesses observed the acft flying in the distance and then observed a big cloud of dust rising from the ground. The…
- [NTSB MIA86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA033.md): North American T-28A · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1985 · N9867C · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic had recently re-installed a rebuilt engine in the aircraft and performed a very short run-up prior to takeoff. Witnesses stated the aircraft engine made popping noises and was belching black smoke during the takeoff roll. The aircraft…
- [NTSB ATL84FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT10.md): North American T-28 · Loudon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N700H · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that he heard a loud bang in the acft eng & it lost pwr & started emmitting smoke. During a forced landing, the acft went thru 4 fences & hit a ditch, and the nose gear collapsed. A fire, which started in flt, destroyed the cockpit after the…
- [NTSB DEN83FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA058.md): North American T-28A · N. Winter Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N28TW · Destroyed
  > According to the surviving passenger (the plt's 15 yr old son), they saw some skiers after crossing over a mountain pass. He stated that as they turned, his father said, 'let's buzz them.' He reported that they turned sharply, 'sort of dove down to buzz…
- [NTSB MIA74FLD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD10.md): N.American T-28B · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1973 · N9665C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73AS026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS026.md): N.American T-28A · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1973 · N2800N · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK69X0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK69X0139.md): N.American T-28A · Bigbar Crk, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 7, 1969 · N2814G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68F0400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0400.md): N American T-28A · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1968 · N7708C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3928](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3928.md): N. American T-28A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1964 · N3662G · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2615.md): No American T28A · San Fernando, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1964 · N9862C · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('6402504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=6402504

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