# Fairchild M-62A-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3371618
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: M-62A-3
- 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
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-724](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-724) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Fairchild Hiller Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 56
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-m-62a-3

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.

- [AD 48-45-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-45-01): Wing Spar Inspection · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 47-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-07-06): Vertical Fin Attachment · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 47-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-07-05): Torque Tube · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 47-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-07-04): Control Stick Safetying · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 47-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-07-03): Wing Inspection · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 47-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-07-02): Elevator Hinge Attachments · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3, M-62A-4 and 2 more
- [AD 46-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-14-02): Cockpit Heat Control Valve · Fairchild Hiller M-62A-3 and M-62A-4
- [AD 43-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/43-07-01): Wing Center Section Spars · Fairchild Hiller M-62A, M-62A-3 and M-62B

## Registered aircraft (56, first 50)

- [N103JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103JC): [American Air Power Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIR%20POWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N FC-119
- [N1094M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1094M): [Sartori Luciano](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SARTORI%20LUCIANO), [Windermere, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Windermere), built 1943, S/N T43-4470
- [N1132N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1132N): [1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/1941%20HISTORICAL%20AIRCRAFT%20GROUP%20MUSEUM%20DBA), [Geneseo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Geneseo), built 1942, S/N FC-27
- [N1175N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1175N): [Historic Flights Foundation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HISTORIC%20FLIGHTS%20FOUNDATION%20CORP), [Kokomo, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Kokomo), S/N FT-635
- [N128PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128PT): [Owens Wilbur](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20WILBUR), [Rch Palos Vrd, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rch%20Palos%20Vrd), built 1942, S/N FT735
- [N26PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26PT): [Old Aeroplane Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20AEROPLANE%20CO%20LLC), [Fort Ogden, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Ogden), S/N T43-4513
- [N39681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39681): [Price Donald N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRICE%20DONALD%20N), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), S/N FV133
- [N46389](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46389): [Boggs Wayne G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOGGS%20WAYNE%20G), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1943, S/N T43-5311
- [N464ZM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N464ZM): [Manning Mark B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNING%20MARK%20B), [Bridport, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Bridport), S/N T42-4047
- [N46836](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46836): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), S/N FV703
- [N4732G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4732G): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1965, S/N 10846
- [N48841](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48841): [Riffle George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIFFLE%20GEORGE%20W), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 1941, S/N T41-997
- [N49481](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49481): [Fleeman Joseph R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLEEMAN%20JOSEPH%20R), [Lawrenceburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lawrenceburg), built 1942, S/N FV162
- [N50175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50175): [Obowa Denis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBOWA%20DENIS%20J), [Fergus Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fergus%20Falls), built 1943, S/N T43-5301
- [N51090](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51090): [Butler County Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20COUNTY%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Middletown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Middletown), built 1943, S/N T43-5048
- [N519SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N519SH): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N T-435954
- [N52079](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52079): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N FT-782
- [N526PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526PT): [Kyler Chris K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KYLER%20CHRIS%20K), [Meridian, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Meridian), built 1943, S/N FC-47
- [N53279](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53279): [Leverich James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVERICH%20JAMES%20E), [Pampa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pampa), built 1943, S/N T43-5589
- [N54254](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54254): [Craig Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAIG%20ROBERT%20A), [West Chester, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Chester), built 1941, S/N T-42-1831
- [N5519N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5519N): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1944, S/N FC-18
- [N58108](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58108): [Hamilton Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20ROBERT%20J), [Perry, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Perry), built 1943, S/N FC-179
- [N58749](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58749): [Mendenhall James W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENDENHALL%20JAMES%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N T42-4191
- [N58799](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58799): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1943, S/N FV-154
- [N58810](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58810): [Texas Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Slaton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Slaton), S/N FT825
- [N58894](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58894): [Vintage Flying Machines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINTAGE%20FLYING%20MACHINES%20INC), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1946, S/N FT-737
- [N60385](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60385): [Henderson Douglas T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20DOUGLAS%20T), [Mulino, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mulino), built 1943, S/N FV-454
- [N60535](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60535): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1945, S/N FX-146
- [N6072C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6072C): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1954, S/N 42-65935
- [N63568](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63568): [Fairchild Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRCHILD%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1943, S/N T43-4499
- [N6587D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6587D): [Canterbury Greg](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANTERBURY%20GREG), [Daniel Island, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Daniel%20Island), S/N FT-643
- [N67523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67523): [Crnic Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRNIC%20PAUL), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), built 1943, S/N FV152
- [N67616](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67616): [Inzana Anthony F II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INZANA%20ANTHONY%20F%20II), [Hughson, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hughson), built 1943, S/N FV123
- [N68150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68150): [Mehrer Fritz J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEHRER%20FRITZ%20J), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1943, S/N T43-4496
- [N68210](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68210): [Imlay Ryan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMLAY%20RYAN%20E), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), S/N FA443
- [N69167](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69167): [Chico Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICO%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1943, S/N FV-342
- [N69256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69256): [Reichert John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REICHERT%20JOHN%20A), [Rehoboth Beach, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Rehoboth%20Beach), built 1944, S/N FV-257
- [N69262](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69262): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1943, S/N FT-683
- [N73327](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73327): [Harris Kenneth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20KENNETH%20L), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1946, S/N FV-664
- [N73521](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73521): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N T43-4450
- [N73529](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73529): [Shokoui Kourosh C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHOKOUI%20KOUROSH%20C), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1943, S/N T43-4456
- [N74621](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74621): [Military Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1959, S/N T43-4503
- [N75LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75LD): [Group 44 Fairchild LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROUP%2044%20FAIRCHILD%20LLC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N FT-715
- [N770Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N770Y): [Jts Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JTS%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Rock Hill, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Rock%20Hill), S/N FT-718
- [N79109](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79109): [Wilson John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20JOHN%20C), [Malabar, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Malabar), built 1944, S/N FX-189
- [N79307](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79307): [Trimble Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIMBLE%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Lancaster, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lancaster), built 1943, S/N FZ-337
- [N79398](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79398): [Henderson Douglas T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20DOUGLAS%20T), [Mulino, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mulino), built 1943, S/N FV-112
- [N9165H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9165H): [Farwest Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARWEST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 1943, S/N T43-4459
- [N9198H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9198H): [Von Bevern Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VON%20BEVERN%20BRIAN%20J), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 1944, S/N FZ-260
- [N9227H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9227H): [Jeffers Andrew T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFERS%20ANDREW%20T), [Springfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Springfield), built 1943, S/N FV258

All 56: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-m-62a-3/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (23)

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 GAA17CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA053), Oct 22, 2016: Fairchild M62A (N73529), Valley Center, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and to see and avoid the airplane stopped on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA342), Aug 30, 2016: Fairchild M 62A-3 (N47164), Madison, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA635), Sep 10, 2011: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N103JC), Waukegan, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air…
- [NTSB ATL05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA098), Jun 16, 2005: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N26GA), Williamson, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist and attempted a takeoff with flaps extended, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA232), Sep 4, 2004: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N79307), Corsicana, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a faulty carburetor and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA195), Jul 31, 2001: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N9515H), Hanson, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA402), Sep 20, 1998: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N1132N), Amarillo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA181), May 14, 1988: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N46836), Chino, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL88FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA066), Dec 17, 1987: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N9132H), Monroe, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC83FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNE01), Oct 31, 1982: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N3983A), Durham, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA31), Aug 3, 1978: Fairchild M-62A (N58202), Sherman, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA24), Jun 25, 1978: Fairchild M62A (N9961H), Greenfield Pk, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG79), Aug 18, 1977: Fairchild M-62 (N69256), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM19), Sep 12, 1973: Fairchild M-62C (N9473H), Hiddenite, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM34), Jun 5, 1973: Fairchild M-62 (N67552), Calexico, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0052), May 20, 1969: Fairchild PT-26 (N9568H), Plymouth, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0016), Jun 17, 1968: Fairchild PT-19 (N48841), Paradise, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0031), Jun 17, 1967: Fairchild M-62A (N51090), Marietta, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0163), Oct 8, 1966: Fairchild M-62C (N67786), San Clemente, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66F0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0135), Oct 9, 1965: Fairchild PT-23 (N69165), Lathrop Wells, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66F0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0129), Jul 10, 1965: Fairchild PT-26 (N79177), Dyer, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65A0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65A0105), Jun 20, 1965: Fairchild PT-19 (N47495), St.Clairsville, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X3150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3150), Aug 1, 1964: Fairchild M62A3 (N69595), Mt.Cobb, PA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (20)

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 20250415013059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250415013059I), Apr 15, 2025: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N519SH), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. On April 15, 2025, at approximately 1235 central daylight time, a Fairchild M-62A-3, had a hard landing and impacted propeller on the runway near the departure…
- [Incident 20220501008569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220501008569I), May 1, 2022: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N73529), Altha, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was conducting practice take off and landings at F95 (Calhoun County Airport FL) durng the 7th landing of the day, the aircraft pulled to right on touch…
- [Accident 20161022023262A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161022023262A), Oct 22, 2016: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N73529), Valley Center, KS, Substantial damage. On October 22, 2016, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, the airman, and pilot-in-command of a Fairchild PT-26, was involved in an aircraft accident…
- [Accident 20160830015499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160830015499A), Aug 30, 2016: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N47164), South Madison, OH, Destroyed. Normal take off to the west one passenger. Found aircraft would not climb with full power and all actions pilot knew or have learned. Pilot saw the tree tops…
- [Accident 20110910021539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110910021539A), Sep 10, 2011: Fairchild M-62A-3 (N103JC), Waukegan, IL, Substantial damage. N103JC departed Waukegan airport, Waukegan, Illinois (kugn) as part of an airshow act of warbird aircraft fly-bys. The aircraft lost power on downwind and made…
- [Accident 20050616014989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050616014989A), Jun 16, 2005: Frchld M62A3 (N26GA), Williamson, GA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) Aircraft collided with trees shortly after takeoff from the peach state airport in Williamson, Georgia. The training flight was operated under visual…
- [Accident 20040904023419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040904023419A), Sep 4, 2004: Frchld M62A3 (N79307), Corsicana, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Witness stated that aircraft appeared to have had mechanical problems on the way to run up area. Returned to hangar for maintenance, and departed shortly…
- [Incident 20010926033659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010926033659I), Sep 26, 2001: Frchld M62A3 (N519SH), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. (-23) On 09/26/2001, at approx 12:30DST, Mr. Rush and one passenger were planning a local flt in the pwa area. They pulled the PT-19 from the hangar and board…
- [Accident 20010731024249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731024249A), Jul 31, 2001: N9515H, Hanson, MA, No damage. (-23) See attached sheets which comprise the on scene investigation accomplished by inspector mary gabriel, NE-FSDO-01, bedford, MA. See attached sheets…
- [Accident 19980920025659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980920025659A), Sep 20, 1998: Frchld M62A3 (N1132N), Amarillo, TX, Substantial damage. Acft stalled and crashed on the rwy on takeoff. (.19) on September 20, 1998, at 1837 central daylight time, a fairchild M-62A-3 airplane, N1132N, was…
- [Incident 19911022054609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911022054609I), Oct 22, 1991: Frchld PT26A (N9762H), Tupelo, MS. Pilot low on fuel called ATC for IFR clearance through clouds. Had no approach plates. Landed VFR.
- [Accident 19880514015269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514015269A), May 14, 1988: Frchld M62A3 (N46836), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Ran a tank dry approaching airport. Hit a fence on forced landing short of airport. Unable restart on other tank.
- [Accident 19871217070339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871217070339A), Dec 17, 1987: Frchld M62A3 (N9132H), Monroe, NC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Airframe failure occurred on a bfr flight check. Phase of exceeding aircraft design load factor unknown.
- [Accident 19821031055969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821031055969A), Oct 31, 1982: Frchld M62A3 (N3983A), Durham, CT, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed into barn during emergency landing after engine quit.
- [Incident 19810718054779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810718054779I), Jul 18, 1981: Frchld M62A3 (N1175N), Elwood, IN, Minor damage. Student pilot overshot the runway on landing.
- [Accident 19780803032429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780803032429A), Aug 3, 1978: Frchld PT26B (N58202), Sherman, TX, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780625034369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780625034369A), Jun 25, 1978: Frchld PT26B (N9961H), Greenfield Pk, NY, Substantial damage. Prop destroyed,pieces missing in swamp. Acft not recovered.
- [Accident 19770818024159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770818024159A), Aug 18, 1977: Frchld M62A3 (N69256), Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19730912027909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730912027909A), Sep 12, 1973: Frchld M62A3 (N9473H), Hiddenite, NC, Substantial damage. Acft mushed into the gnd during wingover. Damagedprop,became airborne un cont flt lndd in trees.
- [Accident 19730605016509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730605016509A), Jun 5, 1973: Frchld M62A3 (N67552), Calexico, CA, Destroyed

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR CA020416004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020416004), Apr 16, 2002: FLOAT. DAMAGED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO A FORCED LANDING CAUSED BY ENGINE POWER FAILURE. ENGINE CEASED TO RUN DUE TO AN OVER-RICH MIXTURE CONDITION CA

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (30)

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

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1308GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1308GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli
- [STC SA180SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA180SW): Modification of aircraft to 1 PCLM Part 8 agricultural aircraft. Olsen Ernest. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA333SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA333SW): Part 8 agricultural aircraft modification. Olsen Ernest. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA648SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA648SW): Jacobs R755-9-B2M engine, propeller, revised aileron. Olsen Ernest. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA4-1362](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1362): Spraying and dusting modification. Weatherly Avn Co Inc. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA4-1082](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1082): Ceconite 101 covering of fuselage, ailerons, elevators and rudder. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SA612WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA612WE): Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN1 engine. Weatherly Avn Co Inc. Lists M-62 Series
- [STC SH111WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH111WE): Installation of step on either side or both sides of aircraft, attached to skid and torsion bar between Stations 60 and 100. USDA Forest Service. Lists M-62 Series

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Fairchild PT-26 M62A3](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-pt-26-m62a3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3371603

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