NTSB Opens Investigation Into SNJ-5C Incident Near Midland, Va.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an aviation incident that occurred June 6, 2026, near Midland, Va., involving a North American SNJ-5C, registration N98RJ.

The NTSB classified the event's severity as "none" and recorded zero fatalities. No significant aircraft damage was noted in the agency's initial docket entry. The SNJ-5C — the Navy's designation for the storied T-6 Texan trainer — is a vintage warbird commonly flown at airshows and by private collectors across the United States.

Additional details surrounding the circumstances of the incident have not yet been released. The NTSB is continuing to process the official investigation record, and further information is expected as the inquiry progresses.