North American T-28A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 272 North American T-28A airframes on record (built 1945–1980), 55 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent North American T-28A accidents
A total loss of engine power due to the improperly adjusted carburetor idle valve.
Controlled descent into terrain due to engine issues, the reason for which could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod, due to improper rotation of the propeller during a previous hydraulic lock.
The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.