N688GR — 1958 North American T-28C
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N688GR appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 140581
- Manufacturer
- North American
- Model
- T-28C
- Year
- 1958
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Wright R-1820 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's willingness to allow an airman with well-documented, severe coronary artery disease to perform high-risk, low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 North American T-28C).
- Jan 8, 2018deregistered — Mangan John W
Frequently asked
- Has N688GR been in an accident?
- Yes. N688GR appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N688GR?
- N688GR is a 1958 North American T-28C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 140581.
- Has N688GR been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N688GR (ERA11FA495) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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