North American T-6G N3753G

Summary

On 28 May 2012 at about 17:50 local time, a North American T-6G registered N3753G was involved in an accident near Perry, Michigan, United States. 2 people were on board and one died, one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

28 May 2012 at 17:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Perry, Michigan, United States

Nearest airport

Pingston Aeroworks (54MI)

Coordinates

42.8053, -84.2383

Aircraft

North American T-6G

Registration

N3753G

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bryon → Jackson

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12LA324

1 person died.

The pilot’s failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a barn.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the run-up and takeoff were normal. After takeoff to the south, he was planning to overfly the runway for a “photo pass.” He reported that he executed a slight right turn, followed by a left turn. He noted that the engine was running normally. However, he did not recall any subsequent events regarding the accident sequence. A witness reported that once airborne, the airplane turned right and then started a left turn above the trees. He noted that during the left turn, the airplane bank angle steepened and the descent rate increased. The engine sounded normal until impact with a barn. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact malfunction or failure. The pilot reported the wind was from the southwest, gusting to 20 knots with light turbulence, at the time of the accident. Based on the reported prevailing wind, a left turn after takeoff resulted in the airplane encountering a progressively increasing downwind condition during the turn.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.