NTSB investigations: North American T-6G
53 cases on aircraft the registry lists as North American T-6G. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 3 |
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| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('6400432', '05629FV'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"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 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 ('6400432', '05629FV'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25LA371Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Rossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.NTSB CEN25FA388Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportNorth American T-6G · Louise, TXOn September 20, 2025, about 1724 central daylight time, a North American T-6G airplane, N32SZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lousie, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR23FA345Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Reno, NVThe failure of both the Race 14 and Race 6 pilots to see and avoid each other while in the airport traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to fly the standard downwind and base legs.NTSB CEN23LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA23LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Lakeland, FLA loss of control on the ground as a result of left tailwheel steering cable separation.NTSB CEN21FA355Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Starkville, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA18CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ERA17CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6G · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane and directional control during the landing roll and subsequent go-around in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA15LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T 6G · Naples, FLThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airframe and engine fuel system components revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or…NTSB CEN12LA324Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Perry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.NTSB WPR10CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T6-G · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Cypress, TXBoth pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB DFW08CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CHI07LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Fond Du Lac, WIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's master connecting rod which resulted in the forced landing. The road sign was a factor.NTSB ATL04IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNorth American T6G · Clayton, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was gusting tailwinds.NTSB DEN03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Elbert, COoverload failure of the cable between the left rudder pedal and the tail wheel, rendering directional control impossible and resulting in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft, wet ground.NTSB NYC99LA224Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T6-G · Falmouth, KYThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance on approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX99FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G-NA · New River, AZThe pilot's delayed recovery after an intentional stall/spin of 3 to 4 rotations. A factor was the pilot's inadequate entry altitude for the intended maneuver.NTSB NYC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Mansfield, MAfailure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…NTSB LAX94FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Green Valley, CAthe CFI's failure to maintain the proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain, and his inadvertent flight into instrument weather conditions. Contributing factors were the CFI's improper in-flight decision to fly at the low altitude and his…NTSB BFO93FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Berryville, VA1.) The pilot's poor judgment in performing a maneuver in close proximity to the ground, and 2.) the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent loss of control in flight, resulting in a collision…NTSB NYC91LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Manchester, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was the unforecasted strong cross winds.NTSB ATL90FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB DEN90LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Englewood, COTo be a failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL90LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6 G · Albany, GAA locked brake which prevented the pilot from maintaining directional control during the landing roll. The brake material expanded after becoming water soaked while taxiing.NTSB ATL89LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · West Jefferson, NCDuring a landing attempt, the pilot lost directional control and veered off the right side of runway 27. The pilot reported applying opposite braking with negative results. The airplane examination failed to disclose any system problem.NTSB BFO88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Winchester, VAThe T-6 struck the C-150 from behind while both were taxiing for takeoff. The C-150 was stopped at the time. There was an annual fly-in being held at the arpt with about 300 acft in attendance. Ground personnel were directing ground traffic. The T-6 plt said…NTSB ATL88LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Stockbridge, GAThe airplane landed with the left wheel locked, and subsequently nosed over during the ldg roll. Post-crash exam revealed that the left wheel could not be rotated in the fwd direction by hand, and that it could be rotated aft by hand only with considerable…NTSB LAX87LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Butte City, CADuring a local flight, a witness observed the acft making shallow right turns at aprx 100 ft AGL. The acft suddenly nosed down and collided with the terrain. Neither the plt nor the passenger remember what happened. Inspection of the engine revealed…NTSB MIA87LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Fernandina Bch, FLTail wheel strut was found to be over serviced causing it to be extended higher than normal. This would cause the aircraft to be harder to steer. On landing in a cross wind the pilot experienced vibration of the tail wheel followed by failure due to torsional…NTSB DEN86LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6G · Englewood, COPlt made two unsuccessful attempts to land on rwy 26 but discontinued each approach because of unfavorable winds. Winds were reported to be 220 deg at 20 KTS with gusts to 30 KTS. Plt then made two unsuccessful attempts to land on rwy 17L. On third attempt…NTSB FTW86FRD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American AT6G · Jennings, LAThe acft contacted a ditch and nosed down during an overrun landing. The acft was in a flt of 3 AT6'S landing at the arpt for a fly-in. N104DC touched down on the 2000 ft freshly mowed grass strip aprx 500 to 600 ft from the end. The plt stated the…NTSB LAX85LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Tucson, AZThe tailwheel equipped acft nosed over after the plt lost iirecitional control during lndg. There were no reports of mechanical difficulties or weather facotrs to be considered in the area of cause. The plts flt experience is unknown since repeated attempts…NTSB FTW85LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6G · Frederick, OKThe passenger heard a loud mechanical noise from the tail of the aircraft during rollout from a touch-and-go landing. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, the aircraft ground looped, the main landing gear collapsed, and the wings were…NTSB LAX84LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Ramona, CAThe plt of a North American T-6G, N1364J, had just landed & was taxiing down a parallel taxiway to the apch end of the rwy to takeoff again. At about the same time, a Cessna 150K, N6402G, had been stopped at the intersection of the parallel taxiway & another…NTSB CHI83FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Genoa City, WIPrior to the accident the acft flew over the arpt at tree-top level with the gear retracted. The acft then landed. After spending about 15 min on the ground the plts took off to the west. The gear was retracted immediately after takeoff & the acft remained…NTSB NYC82DA169Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American T-6G · State College, PAWhile taxiing in from landing the right landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Investigation revealed the right landing gear actuator rod failed.NTSB NYC80DNC01Accident · No injuriesClosedN. American AT-6 · Belfast, MENTSB OAK78DA055Accident · 2 fatalClosedN.American SNJ-4 · Reno, NVNTSB OAK77FJA06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman AA-1B · Honolulu, HINTSB MKC76AK083Accident · 2 fatalClosedN. American AT-6G · Beatrice, NENTSB FTW74AF028Accident · 1 fatalClosedN.American AT-6G · Paris, TXNTSB LAX71FUG03Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American AT6-G · El Monte, CANTSB FTW70A0028Accident · 1 fatalClosedN.American T-6G · Jasper, TXNTSB SEA69A0022Accident · 2 fatalClosedN.American AT-6C · Veneta, ORNTSB CHI69F0010Accident · Serious injuriesClosedN.American AT-6 · Naperville, ILNTSB MKC68D0554Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American AT-6 · Minot, NDNTSB DIA67D0102Accident · No injuriesClosedN American AT-6 · Charlotte, NCNTSB LAX67A0005Accident · 2 fatalClosedN American AT-6G · La Jolla, CANTSB SEA66D0280Accident · No injuriesClosedN American T-6G · Hogeland, MT