North American T-6G accident near Starkville, MS
On August 4, 2021, a North American T-6G (airplane) was involved in an accident near Starkville, MS. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 4, 2021
- Place
- Starkville, MS
- Aircraft
- North American T-6G · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.515°N, 88.689°W
- NTSB ID
- 20210804103632
Official records · CEN21FA355
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn August 4, 2021, about 1520 central daylight time, a North American T6G airplane, N7197C, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Starkville, Mississippi. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A review of air traffic control (ATC) radar track data revealed that the airplane departed runway 36 at McCharen Field Airport (M83), West Point, Mississippi; continued toward the south southwest; and performed a series of maneuvers near the accident site. The final radar return was recorded about 1518; at that time, the airplane was located about 0.15 miles west of the accident site. The pilot was not in contact with an ATC facility during the flight. A witness saw the airplane operating overhead at a low altitude. The witness stated that the airplane made three passes and was “low” over trees. The witness’ boyfriend, who was at the same location, recorded two video clips of the airplane. A review of the video clips showed the airplane briefly as it passed overhead at a low altitude (just above the trees). The video clips also showed that the airplane was trailing smoke from an installed smoke system. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATIONDamage to the airplane at the accident site was consistent with the airplane striking the trees at a steep angle before impacting terrain. The main wreckage was located near the airplane’s initial impact point, which was on a heading of about 105°. The wreckage was confined to an area near the impact point. The on-site exam
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.
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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.
