North American AT-6A accident near Albany, TX
On July 18, 2002, a North American AT-6A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Albany, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 18, 2002
- Place
- Albany, TX
- Aircraft
- North American AT-6A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 32.916°N, 99.509°W
- NTSB ID
- 20020730X01246
Official records · FTW02FA211
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 18, 2002, approximately 0930 central daylight time, a North American AT-6A, single-engine airplane N42BA, struck the terrain during an uncontrolled descent while maneuvering near Albany, Texas. The private pilot, who occupied the forward cockpit, received fatal injuries, and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight departed Albany Municipal Airport, approximately 0830. A witness, located 2 miles south of the pilot's residence, reported to the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC) that approximately 0830 the airplane flew over, "wagged his wings" and then departed to the west. This witness estimated the airplane was between 500 and 700 feet above ground level (AGL). This witness was to meet the pilot at 1200; however, the pilot never made the appointment. A second witness, who was located 1 1/2 miles south of Albany, observed the airplane perform a barrel roll type maneuver 1-2 times approximately 0900, and then fly south. A witness near the river observed the airplane flying south at an estimated 300 feet agl. Another witness, who was on an oil drilling rig located at 32 degrees 54.38 minutes North; 099 degrees 30.15 minutes West (0.4 nautical miles on a measured magnetic heading of 136 degrees from the accident site), reported to the NTSB IIC that approximately 0900, the airplane flew from east to west in level flight (approximately 500 feet agl) by the rig, cl
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
