N6972C

Substantial
Minor

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6 S/N: 90680

Summary

On February 23, 1989, a North American AT-6 (N6972C) was involved in an accident near Compton, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FATIGUE CRACKS THAT EXISTED IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6972C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 23, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA114
Location
COMPTON, CA
Event ID
20001213X27751
Coordinates
33.870567, -118.240676
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE CRACKS THAT EXISTED IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
90680
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
AT-6 T6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT GUARANTY CORP TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 2549
Status
Deregistered
City
ONALASKA
State / Zip Code
TX 77360-2549
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX89LA114