NORTH AMERICAN T-6G

Rossville, TN — September 28, 2025

Event Information

DateSeptember 28, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA25LA371
Event ID20250930201749
LocationRossville, TN
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.17302, -89.56124
AirportPEGASUS FLD
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeNORTH AMERICAN
ModelT-6G
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

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.

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.

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