On June 22, 1986, a North American AT-6D (registration N29936) operated by Michael A. Mcintyre was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an air show, three North American AT-6 aircraft took off in a staggered sequence. The third aircraft encountered vortex turbulence at about 25 ft AGL, rolled violently, and the pilot lost control, resulting in a crash onto the runway.
Incident Overview
During an air show, three North American AT-6 aircraft departed in what the pilot of the third aircraft described as a "staggered" sequence. A witness characterized the departures as being "information" or in "close proximity" to each other.
Sequence of Events
The first two aircraft gained altitude without any reported difficulty. The third aircraft climbed to approximately 25 feet above ground level (AGL) and encountered vortex turbulence. The aircraft then violently rolled to the right and subsequently to the left. The pilot lost control, and the aircraft descended until it crashed onto the runway.
Aftermath
The aircraft crashed onto the runway following the loss of control. No further information regarding the incident was provided in the source.