NORTH AMERICAN T-28B
Olivehurst, CA — May 17, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA159 |
| Event ID | 20250519200179 |
| Location | Olivehurst, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.08472, -121.58625 |
| Airport | YUBA COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | NORTH AMERICAN |
| Model | T-28B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On May 17, 2025, at 1022 Pacific daylight time, a North American T-28B, N28DE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marysville, California. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the operator, the airplane departed Yuba County Airport (MYV), Olivehurst, California, to perform a flyover at MYV for their organization. During the flight the engine began surging. The pilot started to return to the airport before electing to land on a nearby dirt road. During landing a wing struck a berm and spun the airplane around, substantially damaging the wings and fuselage.
The wreckage was retained for examination.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.