The following is an excerpt from official NTSB summaries of general aviation accidents in the United States.
On the Record: North American T-6G
Key Takeaways:
- A North American T-6G crashed shortly after takeoff while the pilot was attempting a low-altitude "photo pass" maneuver, resulting in one fatal and one serious injury.
- The pilot lost control during a left turn, which led to an increasing bank angle and descent rate, likely exacerbated by encountering a progressively increasing downwind condition due to gusting winds.
- Post-accident examination found no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft.
- The probable cause was attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude after takeoff.
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