Douglas A-26B

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3020504

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
A-26B
Registry code
3020504
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
6
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
213 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSTCS L-3
Holder
P. V. Shields

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

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Aircraft by year built · 27

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 27 aircraft
19412
19432
19449
19454
19553
19563
19571
19601
19851
19871

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
19611
19751
19851
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3020504'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 11

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3020504')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3020504')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20220909022209IDouglas A-26B · Fort Worth, TX[privacy data omitted] Was on approach to runway 16 at Fort Worth meacham international airport (kfws) and during touch down phase of flight, aircraft landed at the beginning of runway 16 on edge of blast pad as evidenced by tire marks on the runway and edge…Sep 9, 2022 · N4988N · Minor damageIncident 19981021036619IDoug A26BSHIELDS · Winslow, AZ(-5)On landing roll out, left main landing gear started to retract due to a landing gear component failure. Left main gear retracted partilly, prop. Struck runway as the gear collapsed, pulling the aircraft off the left side of the runway into soft dirt.…Oct 21, 1998 · N4988N · Minor damageIncident 19921015052759IDoug A26BSHIELDS · Ft Lauderdale, FLPilot failed to reconnect nose landing gear scissors after towing operation. Nose gear collapsed while taxiing.Oct 15, 1992 · N34538 · Minor damageAccident 19900102002049ADoug A26BSHIELDS · DcEmergency landing due to smoke in cockpit.Jan 2, 1990 · N240P · No damageIncident 19871018066259IDoug A26* · Fort Worth, TXLeft main gear retracted on rollout. Found an unsecured jam nut on the gear actuator prevented full down lock.Oct 18, 1987 · N26RP · Minor damageIncident 19860501023829IDoug A26BSHIELDS · Las Vegas, NVLeft engine backfired and lost power after liftoff. Returned for a safe landing. Front row of pistons immovable.May 1, 1986 · N240PAccident 19850317007419ADoug A26BSHIELDS · Lawton, OKEngine fire of unknown origin. Other engine lost power. Possible water in fuel. Gear collapsed in drainage ditch.Mar 17, 1985 · N142ER · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3020504')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 8

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3020504')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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