North American AT-6F accident near Grass Valley, California, July 7, 2000
On July 7, 2000 at about 10:05 pm local time, a North American AT-6F, registered N7475C, was substantially damaged in an accident near Grass Valley, California (Navada County Airpark airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 7, 2000 · about 10:05 pm local time
- Place
- Grass Valley, California · Navada County Airpark · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- North American AT-6F · all AT-6Fs on the register
- Registration
- N7475C · registry record · serial 44-82027
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot observed no wind and attempted a three-point landing. The airplane bounced slightly and, as he sat the airplane back down on the main gear, the airplane swerved to the right. He added some power and applied rudder and brake, but observed no correction. He applied full power to attempt a go-around, but departed the right side of the runway at a 25-degree angle. Approximately 200 feet from the runway the left main gear contacted terrain, swinging the airplane into a hillside.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 7,180 hours in all; 2,050 in this make and model; 25 in the last 90 days; 12 in the last 30 days; 7,000 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: frt
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 525 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, June 13, 2000; 15 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 4,700 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: P&W R1340-AN-1 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MRY Monterey CA at 9:00 pm
- Destination: 017 Whiteman CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 25, 4,350 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 9 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,700 ft; scat at 3,600 ft
- Temperature: 138°F (59°C), dew point 117°F (47°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 1:52 am from BLU, 15 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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