# Fairchild PT-26B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3371626
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: PT-26B
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-pt-26b

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CHI00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA127), Apr 30, 2000: Fairchild PT-26B (N53366), Winn, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors to the accident were fuel starvation, the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the…
- [NTSB FTW75DPD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPD46), Jun 15, 1975: Fairchild PT-26 (N53366), Justin, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVD26), Dec 14, 1974: Fairchild PT-26B (N249FZ), Livermore, CA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20000430037019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000430037019A), Apr 30, 2000: Frchld PT26B (N53366), Winn, MI, No damage. (-23) Ran left fuel tank dry during climb, insufficiebt altitude to re-start engine.[privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 19750615016509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750615016509A), Jun 15, 1975: Frchld PT26B (N53366), Justin, TX, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19741214042209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741214042209A), Dec 14, 1974: Frchld PT26B (N249FZ), Livermore, CA, Destroyed. Recd wx brief for dest only. Hit trees while trying to turn arnd.

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