# Fairchild M-62

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3371602
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: M-62
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-m-62

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N182FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N182FX): [Price Donald N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20DONALD%20N), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N FX-182
- [N49219](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49219): [Riffle Thane G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIFFLE%20THANE%20G), [Addy, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Addy), built 1943, S/N T43-5424
- [N69732](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69732): [Crawford Peter K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20PETER%20K), [Mooresville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Mooresville), S/N T42-4127

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN11LA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA569), Aug 13, 2011: Fairchild M-62 (N53956), Madrid, IA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ATL94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA103), May 22, 1994: Fairchild M-62 (N61845), Hendersonville, NC, destroyed. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
- [NTSB OAK76DVA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA43), Feb 25, 1976: Fairchild M-62 (N50002), Westley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0097), Aug 11, 1968: Fairchild M-62 (N53956), Griswold, IA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20241027018169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241027018169I), Oct 27, 2024: Fairchild M-62 (N182FX), Pearland, TX, Minor damage. After landing runway 14 Pearland Regional Airport, and upon tailwheel touching down, aircraft began pulling to the right. Pilot applied full left rudder and…
- [Accident 20110813020469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110813020469A), Aug 13, 2011: Fairchild M-62 (N53956), Madrid, IA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft was observed flying at a low altitude along a river bed. The aircraft struck two power lines at an approximate altitude of 200 feet. One wire…
- [Accident 19940522012009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940522012009A), May 22, 1994: Frchld M62A (N61845), Hendersonville, NC, Destroyed. Indicates aircraft stalled while maneuvering in traffic pattern to stay behind other traffic.
- [Accident 19760225002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760225002559A), Feb 25, 1976: Frchld PT26B (N50002), Westley, CA, Substantial damage

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