Summary
On July 04, 2009, a North American T-28B (N28NB) was involved in an accident near Waxahachie, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The pilot departed as number two of a three airplane formation. On initial departure while joining the formation, the pilot felt an unusual vibration in the airframe. The pilot checked the engine instruments and determined that the oil temperature was high. After clearing the formation and turning the airplane back toward the airport, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane descended and was landed gear up in a cleared area, and was damaged during the landing. The cause of the high oil temperature could not be determined.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA406. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28NB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot departed as number two of a three airplane formation. On initial departure while joining the formation, the pilot felt an unusual vibration in the airframe. The pilot checked the engine instruments and determined that the oil temperature was high. After clearing the formation and turning the airplane back toward the airport, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane descended and was landed gear up in a cleared area, and was damaged during the landing. The cause of the high oil temperature could not be determined.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA406