# Fairchild M-62A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3371604
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: M-62A
- 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: 116
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-m-62a

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 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 (116, first 50)

- [N1110R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1110R): [California Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Coronado, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Coronado), built 1942, S/N T42-3872
- [N11161](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11161): [Gonzales Donald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GONZALES%20DONALD%20M), [Columbia Station, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbia%20Station), built 1946, S/N T43-4549
- [N119EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119EC): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1940, S/N T40-308
- [N11CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CM): [Day Leslie](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAY%20LESLIE), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1949, S/N 9884AE
- [N127MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127MP): [Kelly Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLY%20MICHAEL%20P), [Coldwater, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Coldwater), built 1943, S/N T43-5846
- [N129PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129PT): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1943, S/N T43-7230
- [N157PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157PT): [Laing Malcolm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAING%20MALCOLM), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), S/N T42-3150
- [N1594V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1594V): [Tennis Gayland L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TENNIS%20GAYLAND%20L), [Bath, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bath), S/N T434547
- [N1777](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1777): [Harrington Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRINGTON%20MARK%20A), [West Milford, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/West%20Milford), built 1942, S/N T42-3629
- [N193AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193AR): [Corsicana Field Aviation Heritage Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSICANA%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20HERITAGE%20FOUNDATION), [Rice, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rice), built 1943, S/N T43-7155
- [N1941N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1941N): [Lone Star Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONE%20STAR%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1941, S/N T41-1184
- [N19PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19PT): [Moore George C Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20GEORGE%20C%20SR), [Fincastle, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fincastle), S/N T41-572
- [N19RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19RH): [Martin James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20JAMES%20L), [South Bend, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/South%20Bend), built 1943, S/N 7583AE
- [N19WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19WR): [Mitchells & Mosquitos LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELLS%20%26%20MOSQUITOS%20LLC), [Latham, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Latham), S/N 9504AE
- [N3184M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3184M): [Morgan Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20RICHARD%20D), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1943, S/N 7403AE
- [N323CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323CJ): [Kuhnert Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUHNERT%20MICHAEL%20C), [Topping, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Topping), built 1943, S/N T43-5778
- [N33176](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33176): [Hauck Dennis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAUCK%20DENNIS%20J), [Crawfordsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Crawfordsville), built 1944, S/N 10424-AE
- [N33870](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33870): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1940, S/N T-40-237
- [N363AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N363AE): [Eichhorn Adrian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EICHHORN%20ADRIAN%20A), [Mclean, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mclean), built 1945, S/N T43-7208
- [N4119A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4119A): [Manning Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNING%20PHILIP%20J), [Melbourne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Melbourne), built 1941, S/N T41-1048
- [N439EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N439EW): [Imlay Ryan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMLAY%20RYAN%20E), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1943, S/N T43-4498
- [N46197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46197): [Fagen Roland J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAGEN%20ROLAND%20J), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), S/N T43-7272
- [N46199](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46199): [Hagerstown Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGERSTOWN%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Hagerstown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Hagerstown), built 1944, S/N T43-7274
- [N462XP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N462XP): [Thomas Robert S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20ROBERT%20S), [Caddo Mills, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Caddo%20Mills), S/N T41-730
- [N464BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N464BC): [Caldwell Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALDWELL%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1942, S/N 253
- [N46876](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46876): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N T421957
- [N46881](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46881): [Riffle Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIFFLE%20BRIAN%20W), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 1943, S/N T435426
- [N47015](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47015): [Mohr Charles F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOHR%20CHARLES%20F), [Buffalo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Buffalo), built 1943, S/N 4435792, Registration revoked
- [N47117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47117): [Bauer Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Reese, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Reese), built 1943, S/N T43-5397
- [N47154](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47154): [Williamson Rolla Charles Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMSON%20ROLLA%20CHARLES%20JR), [East Falmouth, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/East%20Falmouth), built 1943, S/N 7283AE, Registration revoked
- [N47158](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47158): [Jorgensen Jeremiah D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSEN%20JEREMIAH%20D), [Elizabethtown, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Elizabethtown), built 1943, S/N T43-7428
- [N47279](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47279): [Emmons Donald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMMONS%20DONALD%20R), [Flint, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Flint), built 1940, S/N T40392, Registration revoked
- [N47397](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47397): [Discoe Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DISCOE%20ALEXANDER), [Kingsburg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Kingsburg), built 1941, S/N T411274, Registration revoked
- [N47439](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47439): [Welch Raymond](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20RAYMOND), [Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Elgin), built 1943, S/N 5233AE, Registration revoked
- [N47747](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47747): [Walk Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALK%20MICHAEL%20J), [Englewood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Englewood), built 1943, S/N T43-5488
- [N47803](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47803): [Yanks Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YANKS%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1943, S/N 8163AE
- [N47922](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47922): [Nelson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Sidney, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Sidney), built 1943, S/N 8063AE
- [N47986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47986): [Daniel Hardy L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20HARDY%20L%20JR), [Derby, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Derby), S/N T42-3157
- [N48047](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48047): [Daniel Hardy L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20HARDY%20L%20JR), [Derby, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Derby), S/N 6803AE
- [N48144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48144): [Farley Sarah A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARLEY%20SARAH%20A), [Rice, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rice), built 1943, S/N T43-7042
- [N48154](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48154): [Redlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redlands), built 1943, S/N T437053, Sale reported
- [N48328](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48328): [Mojo Aerospace LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOJO%20AEROSPACE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1945, S/N 7263AE
- [N48488](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48488): [Busha James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSHA%20JAMES%20P), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1943, S/N T435751
- [N48671](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48671): [Acme Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACME%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1941, S/N T41-1191
- [N48705](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48705): [Chi Aerospace Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHI%20AEROSPACE%20INC), [Portsmouth, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Portsmouth), built 1943, S/N 7493AE
- [N49071](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49071): [Hawaii Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWAII%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 1943, S/N T43-5310
- [N49232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49232): [Casa Acquisitions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASA%20ACQUISITIONS%20LLC), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), S/N T43-5055
- [N49238](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49238): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N T42-3530
- [N49795](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49795): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1941, S/N T411222
- [N49797](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49797): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1945, S/N T42-3273

All 116: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-m-62a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (36)

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 WPR26LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA252), Jul 5, 2026: Fairchild M-62A (N53953), Greenleaf, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during approach and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA492), Jul 25, 2012: Fairchild M-62A (N53953), Albion, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA100), Apr 14, 2001: Fairchild PT-19A (N58123), Midland, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA195), Jul 11, 2000: Fairchild M-62 (N51941), Grafton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off.
- [NTSB DEN00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA008), Oct 20, 1999: Fairchild M62A (PT-19) (N56268), Gallup, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a lack of experience of either pilot in kind and type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA181), Sep 14, 1997: Fairchild PT-19 (N49830), Geneseo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA264), Sep 23, 1993: Fairchild M-62A (N261A), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL TANK SELECTION AND HIS FAILURE TO SWITCH TANKS AFTER THE POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A FORCED…
- [NTSB CHI88LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA234), Sep 10, 1988: Fairchild PT-19 (N46876), Converse, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA082), Dec 21, 1984: Fairchild M-62A (N48252), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA011), Oct 18, 1981: Fairchild M-62A (N57128), Celina, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA001), Oct 5, 1981: Fairchild M-62A (N60542), Carrabassett, ME, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI81FET11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FET11), Sep 6, 1981: Fairchild M-62A (N20Y), Coldwater, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD78FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA001), Oct 2, 1977: Fairchild M62A (N51874), Bealton, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI013), Sep 1, 1975: Fairchild M62A (N1777), Accident, MD, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI75FEP21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP21), Aug 18, 1974: Fairchild M-62A (N192P), Oostburg, WI, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74FUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUM04-201637), Aug 14, 1973: Fairchild M-62A (N51214), Calexico, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVM38), Jun 22, 1973: Fairchild M-62A (N52290), Ben Lomond, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM128), Jun 2, 1972: Fairchild M-62A (N54112), Madison, MS, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC72FGM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM11), Aug 5, 1971: Fairchild M62A (N60109), Finleyville, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DVA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DVA08), Jul 31, 1971: Fairchild M-62 (N51329), Buttonwillw, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG92), Jun 15, 1971: Fairchild M62A (N54140), Upland, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71FBA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBA05), Aug 9, 1970: Fairchild PT-19B (N48171), Lafayette, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG08), Aug 2, 1970: Fairchild M-62-A (N48046), Paradise, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70F0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0035), Jun 22, 1969: Fairchild M-62A (N58140), W Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0138), Dec 17, 1967: Fairchild M-62A (N46151), Roaring River, NC, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68D0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0092), Aug 13, 1967: Fairchild M-62A (N51329), Wasco, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0045), Aug 6, 1967: Fairchild M-62A (N46151), Wilkesboro, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0013), Jun 7, 1967: Fairchild M-62-A (N54112), Eunice, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0611-116481), May 20, 1967: Fairchild PT-26 (N73613), Omaha, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0371), Apr 16, 1967: Fairchild PT-19 (N52303), Joshua Tree, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0050), Mar 25, 1966: Fairchild M-62A (N49264), Kent, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW66D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0084), May 28, 1965: Fairchild M62-A (N47563), Arnett, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66F0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0150), Apr 25, 1965: Fairchild PT-19 (N46410), Farmerville, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65F0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0155), Feb 28, 1965: Fairchild M-62A (N49966), Albion, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3040), Jul 25, 1964: Fairchild PT26 (N37157), Dowington, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1260), Apr 11, 1964: Fairchild M62A (N50013), Laguna Beach, CA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (33)

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.

- [Accident 20260705009419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705009419A), Jul 5, 2026: Fairchild M-62A (N53953), Greenleaf, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting to make a landing on runway 32, the pilot stalled the airplane and crashed 100 feet short of the runway threshold. Reviewed video of the…
- [Incident 20260517005089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260517005089I), May 17, 2026: Fairchild M-62A (N46199), Hagerstown, MD, Minor damage. On may 17, 2026, the pilot coordinated via text with the director of flight operations for the museum, to organize an evening flight in the museum's PT-19. The…
- [Incident 20230319002949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230319002949I), Mar 19, 2023: Fairchild M-62A (N53848), Crestview, FL, Minor damage. Pilot departed 18FD to kcew where pilot intended to complete a wheel landing, pilot lost control and ground looped, exiting off the runway and onto grass.
- [Incident 20180601006769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180601006769I), Jun 1, 2018: Fairchild M-62A (N1777), Sussex, NJ, Minor damage. On 6/1/18 at approximately 1430 local time, [privacy data omitted] was the pilot in command of N1777 (Fairchild M-62A) while conducting practice takeoff and…
- [Accident 20120725015429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120725015429A), Jul 25, 2012: Fairchild M-62A (N53953), Albion, NY, Substantial damage. The PIC stated that this was a local flight and he was taking his granddaughter for a flight. The PIC stated that shortly after passing the windsock, he…
- [Incident 20090702014359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090702014359I), Jul 2, 2009: Frchld M62A (N48154), Banning, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Landed on runway 26 and on roll out right main gear collapsed.
- [Incident 20090215001269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090215001269I), Feb 15, 2009: Frchld M62B (N49071), San Juan Islan, WA, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot departed stuart island, WA about 1015 local time on 2/15/09 inbound for private airstrip on Friday harbor island, WA. 2 miles south of airstrip…
- [Incident 20051016026759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051016026759I), Oct 16, 2005: Frchld M62A (N53656), Decatur, TX, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was taxiing away from the fuel pumps for takeoff when the right brake failed. This resulted in only a left turn that was possible. The right…
- [Accident 20010414007369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010414007369A), Apr 14, 2001: Frchld PT19A (N58123), Midland, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23)On April 14, 2001, at 1451 CDT, a fairchil PT-19A tandem seat, tail wheel equipped airplane, N58123, registered to the American airpower hertiage flying…
- [Accident 20000711042979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000711042979A), Jul 11, 2000: Frchld M62A (N51941), Grafton, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot states that after take off @ approximately 30-40' AGL, nose dropped & wing dropped, aircraft quit flying. Pilot stated IAS was 75 mph, well above…
- [Accident 19991020036929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991020036929A), Oct 20, 1999: Frchld M62A (N56268), Gallup, NM, Substantial damage. (.4) On October 20, 1999, at 1230 mountain daylight time, a fairchild M62A (PT-19), N56268, sustained substantial damage when it departed the side of the…
- [Incident 19990415038159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990415038159I), Apr 15, 1999: Frchld M62A (N1941N), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft on takeoff roll traveled approx 100 ft. turned to left on to grass area. Continued to travel approx 300 ft. turned to right, hit runway light,…
- [Accident 19970914047379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970914047379A), Sep 14, 1997: Frchld M62A (N49830), Geneseo, NY, Substantial damage. (-16) Pilot failed to see and avoid. [privacy data omitted]
- [Incident 19961016044079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961016044079I), Oct 16, 1996: Frchld M62A (N60109), Bayport, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: airman landed on rwy 18 and was taxiing for takeoff. Right brake failed and a/c struck barrells of segmented circle. Minor damage to right main…
- [Incident 19931009038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931009038549I), Oct 9, 1993: Frchld M62A (N60112), Myerstown, PA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional contol on a left quartering tailwind gust. Departed left side of runway.
- [Accident 19930923036219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930923036219A), Sep 23, 1993: Frchld M62A (N261A), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit on descent to ssf. No time switch tanks. Landed in trees. Fuel selector on empty tank. Other had fuel.
- [Incident 19900623036719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900623036719I), Jun 23, 1990: Frchld M62A (N66020), Lodi, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot collided with an aviation fuel pump while taxiing on the ramp. There was no intention to fly.
- [Incident 19900324014469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900324014469I), Mar 24, 1990: Frchld M62A (N261A), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. Hit top of tree at side of runway on takeoff. Landed straight ahead and ran off end of runway through a fence.
- [Incident 19890818045519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890818045519I), Aug 18, 1989: Frchld M62A (N48705), Patterson, CA. Engine quit. Saw airport and made engine out landing. NR3 cylinder had thrown a rod making hole in engine case.
- [Accident 19880910039679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880910039679A), Sep 10, 1988: Frchld PT19 (N46876), Converse, IN, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout due to fuel starvation. Selected left fuel tank but selector had broke,stayed on empty tank
- [Incident 19880910038079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880910038079I), Sep 10, 1988: Frchld M62A (N46876), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Settled back on runway landing hard. Broke tailwheel assembly. Suspect carb icing.
- [Accident 19841221067729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841221067729A), Dec 21, 1984: Frchld M62A (N48252), San Antonio, TX, Destroyed. Overflew airport and pulled up to 250 feet and engine quit. Landed in field. Fuel selector on empty tank.
- [Incident 19840601029079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840601029079I), Jun 1, 1984: Frchld PT26 (N46693), Harlingen, TX, Minor damage. Ran into a parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Was distracted looking inside of the airplane.
- [Incident 19820627060969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820627060969I), Jun 27, 1982: Frchld PT26 (N46693), Montgomery, AL, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on takeoff. Used brake to correct. Brake failed. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Accident 19811018067919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811018067919A), Oct 18, 1981: Frchld M62A (N57128), Celina, TX, Destroyed. Began low pass into the sun to wave at a person on the ground. Struck power line, crashed into a tree.
- [Accident 19811005071499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811005071499A), Oct 5, 1981: Frchld PT19A (N60542), Carrabassett, ME, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot suffered heart attack on takeoff climb. Airplane dived into trees.
- [Accident 19810906059379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810906059379A), Sep 6, 1981: Frchld M62A (N20Y), Coldwater, MI, Destroyed. Aircraft hit trees and wires during emergency landing. House caught fire from spilling fuel. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19800817067339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800817067339I), Aug 17, 1980: Frchld PT19 (N48144), Belvidere, IL, Minor damage. Lost power in steep climb. Unable to restart. Damaged aircraft inforced landing. Suspect carburetor icing.
- [Accident 19771002043152A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771002043152A), Oct 2, 1977: Frchld M62A (N51874), Bealton, VA, Substantial damage. Lead aircraft in a diamond formation.
- [Accident 19750901030899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750901030899A), Sep 1, 1975: Frchld M62A (N1777), Accident, MD, Destroyed. Pax rptd entering fog, 180 deg turn, tree appeared.
- [Accident 19740818032809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740818032809A), Aug 18, 1974: Frchld M62A (N192P), Oostburg, WI, Destroyed
- [Accident 19730814024859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730814024859A), Aug 14, 1973: Frchld M62A (N51214), Calexico, CA, Substantial damage. Lndd in 5FT high asparagus fld. Wobble pump inop.
- [Accident 19730622018819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730622018819A), Jun 22, 1973: Frchld M62A (N52290), Ben Lomond, CA, Substantial damage. Acft ovrshot the rwy,stalled,and hit a tree off the end of the rwy.

## 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 SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [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 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 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 SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [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-Skelton M-62A](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-skelton-m-62a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3371605

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