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Fairchild 24R-40

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3370508

Manufacturer (registry)
FAIRCHILD
Model
24R-40
Registry code
3370508
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
102 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-706
Holder
Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.

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 · 15

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

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Registered aircraft · 5

N232EThomson Scott R · Street SomersetS/N R40-425N25329Hargreaves William A · Lovettsville, VAS/N R40-404N25392Walker Joseph E · Hoodsport, WAS/N R40-409N47054Elrod Brent W · Cashion, OKBuilt 1940 · S/N R40-402N48411Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Hood River, ORBuilt 1940 · S/N 405
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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.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA17CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R · Catlett, VAThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over.May 21, 2017 · N25329 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 8, 2012 · N232E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Lincoln, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway.Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Marysville, CAThe acft's left wing spar failed while the acft was in level flt. The plt was able to regain partial control of the acft and landed it in a plowed field. The acft owner reported he had previously replaced the right wing due to deterioration of the wood…Jun 7, 1986 · N28509 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FVG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFairchild 24 · Marysville, CAThe aircraft groundlooped during landing. The pilot said the right brake grabbed and swerved the aircraft. An investigaiton revealed no malfunction.Oct 4, 1982 · N28509 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0586Accident · Minor injuriesClosedFairchild R-24 · Red Hook, NYMar 19, 1966 · N47054 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC65F0098Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild 24R-40 · Winterport, MEApr 4, 1965 · N232E · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X2138Accident · Serious injuriesClosedFairchild F24 · Egegik, AKJun 5, 1964 · N28501 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20170521008919AFairchild 24R-40 · Catlett, VAPilot [privacy data omitted] departed a grass airfield with one passenger on board. He flew to another grass airfield where he joined the pattern and made an approach to land. Pilot [privacy data omitted] had never landed at this airstrip before and did not…May 21, 2017 · N25329 · Substantial damageAccident 20120608010829AFairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TN[privacy data omitted] Operated aircraft N232E s/n R40-425 on 6/8/12 from mqy to mqy. At 1435 local time, aircraft landed hard on runway 32, and pilot lost control of the aircraft. Rt main gear broke off and prop struck the ground and broke one prop blade.…Jun 8, 2012 · N232E · Substantial damageAccident 20041026029939AFrchld 24R40 · Custar, OH(-23) Aircraft veered off the rwy to the right on Private airstrip under presumed attempt to take-off striking right wing tip on the ground followed by main landing gear and nose cart wheeling ejecting pilot from aircraft. Rwy heading 180, wind 110@07.…Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20040619011809AFrchld 24R40 · Lincoln, CA(-23) Pilot stated that he was trying to land in a full stall or three point landing. He had bought the plane the day before and had done only wheel landings (4). He had completed one landing early that morning. The pilot stated that the wing tip came up on…Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damageAccident 19860606022009AFrchld 24R40 · Marysville, CAThe left wing failed in flight. The plane was safely landed in a melon field due partly pilot skill and composure.Jun 6, 1986 · N28509 · Substantial damageAccident 19821004051149AFrchld 24R40 · Marysville, CALost directional control on the landing roll and ground looped.Oct 4, 1982 · N28509 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 22

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.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA7965SWApplication of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.Shady Aviation LLCSTC SA01967WIUse of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasGeneral Aviation Modifications Inc.
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3370508')
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