North American SNJ-6 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 46 North American SNJ-6 airframes on record (built 1943–1962), 31 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent North American SNJ-6 accidents
The loss of directional control due to a fractured tailwheel steering linkage assembly.
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane in gusty wind conditions.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing and subsequent go around attempt.
The passenger’s fall from the airplane during a normal egress.
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude,over water aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aggravated stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness and his decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude.