# FAA incident reports: Fairchild FH-227

A list on [Fairchild FH-227](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-fh-227.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Incident 19910918046629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910918046629I.md): Frchld FH227 · West Palm Beach, FL · Sep 18, 1991 · N7801M
  > Aft lavatory smoke detector on after takeoff. Smoke in cabin. Returned. Supercharger seals leaking oil.
- [Incident 19880720040659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880720040659I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Jul 20, 1988 · N375NE
  > Smoke in cockpit on descent. Declared emergency and landed without incident. Found radar r/t source of smoke.
- [Incident 19880317043419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880317043419I.md): Frchld FH227C · Bloomington, IL · Mar 17, 1988 · N376NE
  > Right engine lost oil pressure. Was shut down. Diverted. Casing assembly had fallen out of gearbox,depleting oil.
- [Incident 19871112072989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871112072989I.md): Frchld FH227 · Springfield, IL · Nov 12, 1987 · N377NE
  > Unable to retract flaps after landing. Retracted by hand. Found a faulty up limit switch.
- [Incident 19860911054209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860911054209I.md): Frchld FH227 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Sep 11, 1986 · N378NE
  > Left engine shutdown after accessory gear box failed.
- [Incident 19860221026219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860221026219I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Feb 21, 1986 · N376NE
  > Gear would not retract after takeoff. Found nose gear steering circuit breaker was still pulled.
- [Incident 19851224068999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851224068999I.md): Frchld FH227 · Moline, IL · Dec 24, 1985 · N376NE
  > Go around after touchdown on mains only due to nose wheel problem. Manual gear extension. Downlock lever replaced.
- [Incident 19851216065779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851216065779I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Dec 16, 1985 · N376NE
  > Returned with engine shutdown due to accessory gear box failure.
- [Incident 19851114073179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851114073179I.md): Frchld FH227 · Bloomington Nor, IL · Nov 14, 1985 · N379NE
  > Floated before touching down after shooting ILS to minimums. Ran off end of runway into the grass.
- [Incident 19850909050539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850909050539I.md): Frchld FH227 · Bloomington, IL · Sep 9, 1985 · N377NE
  > Oil leak in accessory gear box during climb. Engine shutdown and aircraft returned. Oil line threads pulled out.
- [Incident 19850625037399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850625037399I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Jun 25, 1985 · N376NE · Substantial damage
  > Tail cone struck concrete wall upon initiation of taxi from gate. One wing marshaller only being used.
- [Incident 19850508034729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850508034729I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · May 8, 1985 · N377NE · Minor damage
  > While taxiing to gate, aircraft struck and damaged pitot tube of an F27 N241MA.
- [Incident 19850107002429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850107002429I.md): Frchld FH227 · Champaign, IL · Jan 7, 1985 · N375NE
  > While en route left oil pressure light illuminated. Engine shutdown. Oil blowing out of breather. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19841221071059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841221071059I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Dec 21, 1984 · N377NE
  > During descent left DC generator overheat light lit. Generator off light stayed on. Shut down engine.
- [Incident 19840924053229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840924053229I.md): Frchld FH227C · Chicago, IL · Sep 24, 1984 · N379NE
  > Britt flight 792 returned and landed after low oil pressure problems on number 2 engine.
- [Incident 19840624038319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840624038319I.md): Frchld FH227C · Marion, IL · Jun 24, 1984 · N375NE
  > Right oil pressure light came on. Engine shut down. Found a torn seal on oil line from gearbox to the roots blower
- [Incident 19840530029049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840530029049I.md): Frchld FH227 · Marion, IL · May 30, 1984 · N376NE
  > Landing gear problem on approach. Diverted. Landing was uneventful. Found faulty micro switch.
- [Incident 19840416020739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840416020739I.md): Frchld FH227C · Bloomington, IL · Apr 16, 1984 · N375NE
  > Left gear box low oil pressure light came on. Found the gearlock seal on left generator was leaking.
- [Incident 19840202013109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840202013109I.md): Frchld FH227C · Bloomington, IL · Feb 2, 1984 · N375NE
  > APU start aborted when fire warning light illuminated. Fire bottle discharged. Found a shorted starter generator.
- [Incident 19830913053899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830913053899I.md): Frchld FH227 · Chicago, IL · Sep 13, 1983 · N377NE · Minor damage
  > Nose gear failed to retract on climbout and collapsed on the landing roll. Nose gear steering servo had failed.
- [Incident 19830307013579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830307013579I.md): Frchld FH227C · Bloomington, IL · Mar 7, 1983 · N375NE
  > Flaps would not extend. Got asymmetry light. Made a no-flap landing. Top switch in the flap handle was sticking.
- [Incident 19820824050689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820824050689I.md): Frchld FH227C · Evansville, IN · Aug 24, 1982 · N379NE
  > After landing right propeller went into the autofeather position. Found autofeather arming switch stuck closed.
- [Incident 19820702037179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702037179I.md): Frchld FH227 · Champaign, IL · Jul 2, 1982 · N378NE
  > No nose gear down light. Tower checked gear down. Made normal landing. Replaced nose gear actuator.
- [Accident 19820221006339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820221006339A.md): Frchld FH227 · Bloomington, IN · Feb 21, 1982 · N378NE · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing because flaps did not extend to full down position. Pilots did not realize flap position until too late
- [Incident 19801014074179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801014074179I.md): Frchld FH227C · Lebanon, NH · Oct 14, 1980 · N375NE · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck deer on landing. Damaged left brake lines.
- [Incident 19800703027599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800703027599I.md): Frchld FH227 · West Palm Beach, FL · Jul 3, 1980 · N7801M · Minor damage
  > Gear was down and locked on final, but collapsed on touchdown. No mechanical discrepancies found.
- [Incident 19800514043269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800514043269I.md): Frchld FH227 · Lebanon, NH · May 14, 1980 · N379NE
  > Cabin blower failed, causing smoke in cockpit. Safe unscheduled landing made.
- [Incident 19800327043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800327043059I.md): Frchld FH227C · Windsor Locks, CT · Mar 27, 1980 · N379NE
  > Fire warning light flickering in flight. Flight diverted. Found engine fire detector shorted out.
- [Incident 19800323032559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800323032559I.md): Frchld FH227 · Buffalo, NY · Mar 23, 1980 · N379NE
  > Pilot unable to get gear safe light only gear in transit. Made normal landing. Problem was in switch.
- [Incident 19800305031089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800305031089I.md): Frchld FH227B · Peoria, IL · Mar 5, 1980 · N4234 · Minor damage
  > During cruise, first officer's sliding window shattered.
- [Incident 19791130045459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791130045459I.md): Frchld FH227C · Hyannis, MA · Nov 30, 1979 · N375NE
  > After takeoff, nose gear did not lock up. Found nose gear PN893051 and left main PN56466 actuators leaking.
- [Incident 19791126046179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791126046179I.md): Frchld FH227 · Boston, MA · Nov 26, 1979 · N377NE
  > Passenger door unlock warning light came on during flight. Landed, adjusted switch. Door checked normal.
- [Incident 19791116055719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791116055719I.md): Frchld FH227C · Burlington, VT · Nov 16, 1979 · N376NE
  > Left main gear would not retract after takeoff. Moisture in pneumatic system.
- [Incident 19791108055129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791108055129I.md): Frchld FH227 · Boston, MA · Nov 8, 1979 · N377NE
  > Pilot could not retract gear on departure, returned safely. Replaced nose gear steering actuator assembly.
- [Incident 19791028054089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791028054089I.md): Frchld FH227C · Hyannis, MA · Oct 28, 1979 · N376NE
  > Pilot unable to retract right main, returned. Landing gear door locking lever, PN27-412006-6, was out of rig.
- [Incident 19790924050119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790924050119I.md): Frchld FH227C · Marthas Vineyar, MA · Sep 24, 1979 · N379NE · Minor damage
  > Accessory gear box access door separated in flight.
- [Incident 19790819031939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790819031939I.md): Frchld FH227 · East Windsor Lo, CT · Aug 19, 1979 · N377NE
  > Fluid leaking from engine on taxiway. Found engine water methanol filter gasket leaking.
- [Incident 19790724019549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790724019549I.md): Frchld FH227 · West Palm Beach, FL · Jul 24, 1979 · N7801M · Substantial damage
  > Gear collapsed after initial touchdown gear handle probably placed in mid position, moved with landing.
- [Incident 19790625016819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790625016819I.md): Frchld FH227C · Boston, MA · Jun 25, 1979 · N378NE
  > Nose gear not centered for landing, landed safely. Replaced steering servo valve and solenoid shut off valve.
- [Incident 19790509026009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790509026009I.md): Frchld FH227C · Keene, NH · May 9, 1979 · N379NE · Minor damage
  > Left main gear outboard tire and wheel fell off with extension of gear. Safety wire retainer broken.
- [Incident 19790508025909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790508025909I.md): Frchld FH227C · Hyannis, MA · May 8, 1979 · N379NE
  > Engine shutdown and fire bottles discharged after fire warning. Defective fire loops. PN294-06023.
- [Incident 19790404013549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790404013549I.md): Frchld FH227C · Portland, ME · Apr 4, 1979 · N379NE
  > During 360 degree turn before takeoff, the nose tire went flat.
- [Incident 19790401013829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790401013829I.md): Frchld FH227C · Windsor Locks, CT · Apr 1, 1979 · N379NE
  > Severe nose wheel shimmy on takeoff, suspected flat tire. Diverted for serv ice, changed wheel assembly
- [Incident 19790313008599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790313008599I.md): Frchld FH227 · Hyannis, MA · Mar 13, 1979 · N375NE
  > Flight returned after nose gear would not retract. Replaced steering servo valve
- [Incident 19790228008989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790228008989I.md): Frchld FH227 · East Windsor Lo, CT · Feb 28, 1979 · N377NE · Minor damage
  > Mobile passenger stairs struck parked aircrafts aileron trim tab.
- [Incident 19790115001799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790115001799I.md): Frchld FH227C · Boston, MA · Jan 15, 1979 · N378NE
  > Flight returned due to an intermittent engine fire warning light. Replaced and cleaned connectors
- [Incident 19790114002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790114002289I.md): Frchld FH227 · Hartford, CT · Jan 14, 1979 · N378NE
  > Engine fire warning light flickered during takeoff, takeoff aborted. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19790104002489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790104002489I.md): Frchld FH227 · Windsor Locks, CT · Jan 4, 1979 · N379NE
  > Correct date 790103 - 2 incidents this date. Pilot had difficulty getting safe nose gear indication after landing.
- [Incident 19790103001919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103001919I.md): Frchld FH227 · Burlington, VT · Jan 3, 1979 · N379NE
  > Gear had to be cycled four times to get 3 green lights. Gear down lock had iced up.
- [Incident 19781227020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781227020159I.md): Frchld FH227C · Buffalo, NY · Dec 27, 1978 · N376NE · Substantial damage
  > Gear retracted during preflight when the idolation valve was opened. Gear selector valve was faulty.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3373042')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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