# Dornier DO-228-201

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2992020
- Manufacturer (registry): DORNIER
- Model: DO-228-201
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 20
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dornier-do-228-201

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N407VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N407VA): [International Bank Of Commerce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20BANK%20OF%20COMMERCE), [Laredo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Laredo), S/N 8044
- [N408VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408VA): [International Bank Of Commerce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20BANK%20OF%20COMMERCE), [Laredo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Laredo), S/N 8045

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20031215032929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031215032929I), Dec 15, 2003: Dorner DO228201 (N407VA), Bangor, ME, Minor damage. (-23) On December 15, 2003 at 1708 local time, pilot in command jon egaas slid off the runway upon landing at Bangor, international airport, Bangor, Maine and…
- [Incident 19900830049169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900830049169I), Aug 30, 1990: Dorner DO228202 (N254MC), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Overhead panel smoking after landing. Passengers deplaned on taxiway. Wires burned behind electrical panel.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR X2ZR2026061401625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/X2ZR2026061401625), Jun 9, 2026: BULL GEAR. FAILED. ENGINE WAS RECEIVED POST IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT THE BULL GEAR SEPARATED AND BROKE THROUGH THE ACCESSORY DRIVE HOUSING. THE DEBRIS WAS TH
- [SDR 96ZZZX2302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2302), Apr 22, 1996: ELEVATOR. FABRIC MISSING. THE PILOT REPORTED AT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES FROM BNA, EN ROUTE FROM CVG, THAT HE EXPERIENCED A HARD NOSE DOWN ELEVATOR CONDITION AND SOME AIRFRAME VIBRATION. 

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