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May 17, 2025 · North American T-28B · N28DE
Olivehurst, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Olivehurst, CA
Aircraft
North American T-28B
Tail Number
N28DE
Operator
Hmong Memorial Foundation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA159
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:22 PDT
Nearest AirportYuba County (1nm SW)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American T-28B
Tail NumberN28DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHmong Memorial Foundation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point49
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC