# N378NE: Fairchild FH-227, registration cancelled 1991-07-05

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 5, 1991
- Exported to: Mexico
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fairchild FH-227](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-fh-227) (registry code 3373042)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 7A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 512
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Last registry action: January 31, 1991
- Mode S code: A452B4
- Owners when cancelled: [Sold To Mexico](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLD%20TO%20MEXICO)
- Location: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N378NE
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=378NE
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N378NE-1991-07-05

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Fairchild FH-227: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-fh-227.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA064), Feb 21, 1982: Fairchild Hiller 227C (N378NE), Bloomington, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN119), Jun 13, 1975: Fairchild FH-227 (N378NE), New Bedford, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70I0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70I0062), Dec 11, 1969: Fairchild FH-227 (N378NE), Windsor Lock, CT, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19860911054209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860911054209I), Sep 11, 1986: Frchld FH227 (N378NE), Cedar Rapids, IA. Left engine shutdown after accessory gear box failed.
- [Incident 19820702037179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702037179I), Jul 2, 1982: Frchld FH227 (N378NE), Champaign, IL. No nose gear down light. Tower checked gear down. Made normal landing. Replaced nose gear actuator.
- [Accident 19820221006339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820221006339A), Feb 21, 1982: Frchld FH227 (N378NE), Bloomington, IN, Substantial damage. Hard landing because flaps did not extend to full down position. Pilots did not realize flap position until too late
- [Incident 19790625016819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790625016819I), Jun 25, 1979: Frchld FH227C (N378NE), Boston, MA. Nose gear not centered for landing, landed safely. Replaced steering servo valve and solenoid shut off valve.
- [Incident 19790115001799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790115001799I), Jan 15, 1979: Frchld FH227C (N378NE), Boston, MA. Flight returned due to an intermittent engine fire warning light. Replaced and cleaned connectors
- [Incident 19790114002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790114002289I), Jan 14, 1979: Frchld FH227 (N378NE), Hartford, CT. Engine fire warning light flickered during takeoff, takeoff aborted. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19781018032719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781018032719I), Oct 18, 1978: Frchld FH227C (N378NE), Providence, RI, Minor damage. Co pilot sliding side window cracked while enroute. Flight was diverted.

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