Dates

Event

Constructed as a SNJ-5.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 90995.

25 November 1964

Certificate of airworthiness for N12KY (SNJ-5, 90995) issued.

8 February 1989

To Classic Aviation International Inc, Rosharon, TE with new c/r N12KY.

13 January 1999

To North American War Bird Llc, Dover, DE keeping c/r N12KY.

8 April 2000

Photographer: James Eubanks
Notes: North American Reunion, Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee FL

By 11 September 2000

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Englewood, CO. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 210.559 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race.

By 10 September 2001

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #12.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the T-6 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Englewood, CO. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.559 mph.

By 9 September 2002

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Englewood, CO. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 211.934 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.022 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.113 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 195.360 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.542 mph.

Circa 9 September 2002

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

Circa 2003

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno.

By 8 September 2003

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Englewood, CO. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 211.613 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.591 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 210.212 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.395 mph.

By 15 September 2004

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Englewood, CO. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 211.108 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.798 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.880 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.129 mph.

By 12 September 2005

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Zayac from Denver, CO. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 216.755 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.876 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 211.912 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.596 mph.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #12.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Tom Martin from Melissa, TX. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 209.97 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.845 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 182.911 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.360 mph.

11 September 2006

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The T-6 Class racer Thumper in the pits at the Reno Air Races.

By 13 March 2007

To unknown owner with c/r N12KY.

13 March 2007

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Pueblo Municipal Airport (PUB) Pueblo, CO, United States while taxiing. The damage was minor. A North American SNJ-5 tailwheel warbird airplane, was taxiing on the ramp after landing. The pilot was using S-turns as he taxied, in an attempt to see ahead of the airplanes large engine and cowling. While taxiing, the pilot of the warbird failed to see a stationary and occupied motor glider...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

5 May 2008

Crashed.
There was one minor injury. The accident occurred at Wolcott, CO, United States. The damage was substantial. According to the pilot, he was in cruise flight at 12500 feet mean sea level when the engine stopped running. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful. The pilot performed a forced landing to rolling, uneven terrain resulting in substantial damage. Examination of the engine revealed the fuel pump drive gear was pressed into the flange and would not rotate by hand...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.