North American T-6G accident near Perry, MI
On May 28, 2012, a North American T-6G (airplane) was involved in an accident near Perry, MI. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 28, 2012
- Place
- Perry, MI
- Aircraft
- North American T-6G · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 42.805°N, 84.238°W
- NTSB ID
- 20120529X20858
Official records · CEN12LA324
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On May 28, 2012, about 1350 eastern daylight time, a North American T-6G airplane, N3753G, impacted a barn after takeoff near Perry, Michigan. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Pingston Aeroworks Airport (54MI), Bryon, Michigan, about 1345. The intended destination was Jackson County Airport (JXN), Jackson, Michigan. The pilot informed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that the run-up and takeoff were normal. After takeoff, he was planning a “photo pass” down the runway. He reported that he executed a slight right turn, followed by a left turn. The pilot activated the air show performance smoke system briefly prior to the low approach. He noted that the engine was running normally. However, he did not recall any subsequent events regarding the accident sequence. In his report to the NTSB, the pilot stated that he departed from runway 18 (southbound) and executed a left turn in order to return to the runway environment. During that maneuver, the airplane lost altitude and struck a barn. A witness reported that the accident airplane became airborne about three-quarters of the way down the runway. Once airborne, the airplane turned right and then started a left turn above the trees. At the beginning of the left t
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.
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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.
