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Accident: North American AT 6A

Mar 23, 2016 · Astoria, OR

NTSB numberWPR16FA087Event id20160325X80001

2
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a low-altitude ash dispersal maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his degraded performance due to his medical conditions.

NTSB docket WPR16FA087

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
North American AT 6A
Registration
N7055D
Year built
1942
Category
Airplane
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Maneuvering-low-alt flying Loss of control in flight

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Astoria Regional Airport (AST)5 nm (9 km) south-west

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