N8523A

On March 02, 2008, a North American T-28D (N8523A) was involved in an incident near Sherman, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.

In a written statement provided to the NTSB, the pilot reported that the airplane was in cruise flight at approximately 3,000 feet above ground level when the oil pressure gauge began to fluctuate. The pilot observed that the oil temperature and cylinder head temperature readings remained within the normal range. Additionally, the pilot stated that the engine "shuddered" several times before he experienced a total loss of engine power. Due to altitude and airspeed, the pilot reported that the only landing area available was a "soft, sandy, field." During the landing roll out the left main gear and nose gear dug into the soft terrain resulting in the collapse of the left main and nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DFW08CA142. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8523A.