Summary
On September 28, 2025, a North American T-6G (N888WV) was involved in an accident near Rossville, TN. 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: The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA371. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N888WV.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA371