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Cancelled 2021

Deregistered aircraft · 1981 Swearingen SA227-TT · AiResearch TPE331 series

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Cancelled: August 14, 2021
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: TT-438
Year built: 1981
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: May 28, 1994
Last registry action: November 9, 2020
Mode S code: A6AE60
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: San Antonio, TX
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelSwearingen SA227-TTTCDS A5SW · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAiResearch TPE331 seriesTurbo-prop

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N53DA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB GAA17CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSanta Monica, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach after encountering wake turbulence, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 12, 2017 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N53DA and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20170312007549ALanding: Touchdown · Santa Monica, CAThis merlin iiic departed palm springs international (kpsp) at approximately 11:50 a.m. (12MAR2017) on an IFR flight plan arriving at smo approximately 25 minutes later. PIC indicates encountering "wake turbulence" at ldg site, resulting in "hard landing"…Mar 12, 2017 · Substantial damage Incident 20161017016769ITakeoff: Departure Roll · Hayward, CAPIC operating a Swearingen merlin SA227-TT aborted take-off on rwy 28L at hwd airport. While in take-off roll, left brake locked causing aircraft to veer left off rwy and onto grass median just short of taxiway delta. No damage to aircraft, 2 POB, no injuries.Oct 17, 2016 · No damage Incident 19860624034079IDescent · Farmingdale, NYDuring descent, right engine EGT was excessive. Engine was shutdown. Malfunction to be reported.Jun 24, 1986 Incident 19850107001709INormal Cruise · Buffalo, NYLeft followed by right engines lost power. Restart on left engine, right shutdown. Safe landing made.Jan 7, 1985