# FAA incident reports: Fairchild SA227-AC A list on [Fairchild SA227-AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-sa227-ac.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 5 · 234 reports - [Incident 20250410002859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250410002859I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · North Little Ro, AR · Apr 10, 2025 · N2728G · Minor damage > On 4/10/2025 approximately 16:05 CST a Fairchild SA227-AC was on approach to kork (North Little Rock Municipal). Upon touchdown the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft departed the runway to the left and slid into the grass approximately 1000 feet… - [Incident 20250220002829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250220002829I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Denver, CO · Feb 20, 2025 · N538KL · Minor damage > PIC noticed the aircraft pulling to the right during taxi to the departure runway but decided to proceed with the takeoff. A static runup was performed on the runway. The brakes were unable to hold the aircraft in position. The brakes were released and the… - [Incident 20230112002449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230112002449I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Laredo, TX · Jan 12, 2023 · N649KA · Minor damage > During rollout, aircraft experienced nose wheel steering malfunction with uncontrollable steering. Aircraft went off runway, into grass and struck a runway directional sign with right propeller. - [Incident 20221229013819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221229013819I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Thief River Fal, MN · Dec 29, 2022 · N611BA · Minor damage > Aircraft right outer wing made contact with the ground after crossing the runway threshold during the landing sequence to runway 31. PIC aborted the landing attempt and initiated a go-around. After entering the right downwind pattern, the PIC noticed the… - [Incident 20201129014989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201129014989I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Tuscaloosa, AL · Nov 29, 2020 · N2699Y · Minor damage > Upon landing, the rain intensity increased and the visibility decreased. As the pilot applied brakes, the aircraft began hydroplaning and slidding. As the pilot attempted to regain control, he eased the braking action, extending his landing roll. As a result,… - [Incident 20200910020009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200910020009I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · North Platte, NE · Sep 10, 2020 · N788KL · Minor damage > LYM414, a metroliner (N788KL) operated by [privacy data omitted] under part 135, landed at North Platte NE (lbf). After touchdown, the pilot applied brakes and the left brake locked up and would not release. The airplane departed the left side of the runway… - [Accident 20200904020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200904020609A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · San Antonio, TX · Sep 4, 2020 · N362AE · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2020, 2005 CDT, aircraft N362AE, a 1987 Fairchild SA227-AC ?metroliner,? Landed at San Antonio international airport (sat) on RUNWAY13L. The aircraft suffered a hard landing and departed the runway to the right in turn collapsing the nose gear… - [Accident 20190727023539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190727023539A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · El Paso, TX · Jul 27, 2019 · N681TR · Substantial damage > On July 27,2019 at 05:35 MDT, a Fairchild SA227-C, registered to sierra west airlines, landed with the left landing gear up at El Paso international airport El Paso, Texas, while on a training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and… - [Incident 20190319001649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190319001649I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Garden City, KS · Mar 19, 2019 · N425MA · Minor damage > N425MA, a SA-227 metroliner, operated by key lime air corporation, on a 14 CFR 135 on demand cargo flight, was landing on runway 17 at the Garden City municipal airport. On rollout, the airplane began to drift to the right of centerline. The pilot was unable… - [Incident 20171229023899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171229023899I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Sioux Falls, SD · Dec 29, 2017 · N3116N · Minor damage > On December 29, 2017 at 0615 MST, a Fairchild SA227-AC model aircraft owned by business aviation courier, inc (dufa), had an incident while taxiing to the runway. VMC conditions prevailed, and IFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft wheel/brake area suffered… - [Incident 20170303003279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170303003279I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · San Clemente, CA · Mar 3, 2017 · N26959 · Minor damage > Crew noticed foul smell out of cockpit vents during Landing. After shutdown the crew observed white smoke from the no.1 engine. Fire department was called to aircraft but no firefighting action was needed, fire extinguished by itself. Inspection showed heavy… - [Accident 20161205020739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161205020739A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Camilla, GA · Dec 5, 2016 · N765FA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The PIC arrived at the aircraft with the required amount of crew rest. The flight was an on demand cargo flight scheduled from kecp to kalb. The aircraft was appropriately loaded and below maximum weight. The aircraft was loaded with approximately 3 hours of… - [Incident 20160204000819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160204000819I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Denver, CO · Feb 4, 2016 · N2728G · Minor damage > On Thursday, feb 4, 2016, at approximately 0645 key lime air flight 1647 taxiing at Denver International Airport with deferred nose wheel steering (NWS), experienced dual main gear brake fires. The aircraft involved was N2728G, a SA-227AC metroliner. The NWS… - [Accident 20150416004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150416004399A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Rifle, CO · Apr 16, 2015 · N2691W · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed ril destination den. Climbing through 10K', pilot heard a loud bang, and fire warning was annunciated. Pilot secured the right engine, discharged the right engine fire extinguisher, declared an emergency, diverted to gjt and landed without… - [Incident 20141222023329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141222023329I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Smyrna, TN · Dec 22, 2014 · N211RH · Minor damage > On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1820 CDT, N211RH, a Fairchild SA-227-AC aircraft, registered to river city aviation and operated by mcneely charter service, inc. (mcca), experienced a lightning strike at FL190 enroute from elp-mqy and lost all… - [Incident 20140909023909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140909023909I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Phoenix, AZ · Sep 9, 2014 · N422MA · Minor damage > Pilot while taxing to the west cargo area taxied onto a closed taxiway hitting a barrier with the left propellor. Pilot was aware of NOTAM that the taxiway was closed but got complacent and taxied the "normal" taxi route. - [Incident 20140429005529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140429005529I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Apr 29, 2014 · N572GW · No damage > On April 30, 2014, on approach to runway 30R at kmsp, cockpit began to fill with blue-black smoke. Pilot delcared an emeregency and announced "smoke in cockpit". After landing, aircraft exited runway 30R at taxiway g, shutdown both engines and exited. Fire… - [Accident 20131202024899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131202024899A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Arecibo, PR · Dec 2, 2013 · N831BC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft lost by sju FAA radar facilities 35 miles west of san juan international airport (sju) while decending. Cargo wreckage was found near Arecibo, p. r. town. Investigation initiated by FAA on site 12/03/2013 at 10:00 am. NTSB arrival on 12/04/2013 and… - [Incident 20130823024739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130823024739I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Laredo, TX · Aug 23, 2013 · N746KA · Minor damage > The pilot of a metro 227 declared an emergency when the right main landing gear would not extend. The control tower confirmed the right gear up. Attempts were made to extend the gear using the emergency procedures but were unsuccessful. The pilot elected to… - [Incident 20130418005789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130418005789I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Apr 18, 2013 · N619BA · Minor damage > Aircraft was taxiing in after landing when it crossed a recently plowed taxiway. The snowplow had created a wind row of snow as a result of plowing the taxiway. As the pilot crossed the wind row, the left propeller struck a built up area of the snow wind row,… - [Incident 20130210001619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130210001619I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Thief River Fal, MN · Feb 10, 2013 · N3116N · Minor damage > Aircraft made an ILS approach to runway 31 at tvf and landed at approximately 22:47 CST in snowy conditions. Shortly after landing, the pilot reported that the aircraft began to encounter multiple snow drifts. The pilot stated that it was determined that it… - [Incident 20121109024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121109024119I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Nov 9, 2012 · N619BA · Minor damage > Aircraft made normal landing on runway 12R at msp. All 3 green landing gear indicator lights were illuminated before touchdown according to pilot. After 50 to 100 feet on landing rollout, the left main gear collapsed and aircraft skidded off left side of… - [Incident 20120105000149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120105000149I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Denver, CO · Jan 5, 2012 · N765FA · Minor damage > On 01/05/2012, at approximately 1950 MST, N765FA, a Fairchild model SA227-C aircraft sustained minor damage during landing rollout on runway 16R at Denver, (kden) airport Colorado. The sole occupant on board was not injured. Weather at the time was VMC. - [Incident 20111213027809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111213027809I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · North Platte, NE · Dec 13, 2011 · N788KL · Minor damage > Weather at lbf reported as 1 sm/ ovc 200, winds 200/6, temp -3/ dp -4. Center advised braking action "fair." The pilot landed on the 1000' marker at vref, slowing aircraft with prop reverse through 40 knots. He then reduced prop reverse and started applying… - [Incident 20110713019889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110713019889I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Laredo, TX · Jul 13, 2011 · N5441F · Minor damage > During max power take off roll cargo palett slid aft resulting in tail of aircraft hitting ground raising the nose of the aircraft. The pilot was able to brake and stop the aircraft roll. After the aircraft came to a stop the aircraft rested on the tail due… - [Incident 20110630014459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110630014459I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dickinson, ND · Jun 30, 2011 · N371PH · Minor damage > On taxi out pilot noticed nose wheel steering intermittent - then caused a hard left turn, which caused the left hand propeller to contact a taxi light. Damage limited to propeller which requires a engine gear box inspection. - [Accident 20110310003479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110310003479A.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Seattle, WA · Mar 10, 2011 · N671AV · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command was operating the aircraft for a part 135 cargo operator. The pilot made several go arounds. On his final attempt to land, he failed to put the landing gear down. The aircraft came to rest off the left side of runway 13R at taxiway A7. - [Incident 20091029050739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091029050739I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dutch Harbor, AK · Oct 29, 2009 · N41NE · No damage > On takeoff enroute from Dutch Harbor (dut), Alaska to cold bay (cdb), Alaska, aircraft (penair flight 2501, SA227, N41NE) center wind screen was impacted by a seagull. Pilot elected to continue to cold bay due to airport conditions and facilities. Aircraft… - [Incident 20090508025819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090508025819I.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AK · May 8, 2009 · N640PA · No damage > Aircraft took off from anc. Experienced flight control problem. Returned to anc pilot didn't declare emergency. Landed without incident. - [Incident 20081003852249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081003852249I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Lewiston, ID · Oct 3, 2008 · N671AV · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 08. On landing roll, at approximately the 2000 foot marker, the aircraft veered to the right at low speed, the aircraft came to a stop, then continued to parking. The pilot called the tower approximately 1/2 hour later to… - [Accident 20080830844489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080830844489A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Carlsbad, NM · Aug 30, 2008 · N2699Y · Substantial damage > (-23) On 08/30/2008 at approximately 14:50 pm, airplane N2699Y, a fairchiled SA227-AC, serial number AC-666, operated by a airline transport pilot, while performing a non-revenue repositioning flight (MDS263) from el paso, TX (elp) to tyler, TX (tyr) for 14… - [Accident 20080424837079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080424837079A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Anchorage, AK · Apr 24, 2008 · N650PA · Substantial damage > (-23) Reported to anc ATCT on 080424 2310 hrs lt that on 080404 2200 a/c "landed hard" at anc ted Stevens Anchorage intl airport causing substantial damage to aircraft. This was reported by aal-roc from information received from NTSB. - [Incident 20080118010589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080118010589I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Unalaska, AK · Jan 18, 2008 · N41NE · No damage > (-23) On January 18, 2008, an airplane N41NE, SA-227 declared an emergency as a result of flight control failure. During taxiing in dutch harbor with 68 knots crosswind, the captain felt a "force" on the rudder. Pilot elected to taxi back. He visually… - [Incident 20070112000169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070112000169I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Denver, CO · Jan 12, 2007 · N31171 > (-23) Pilot landed on runway 35L, at Denver International Airport (kden), at 2115L on January 12, 2007. On rollout, pilot turned on nosewheel steering in anticipation of turning off at M6 taxiway, but the aircraft swerved left and pilot was unable to correct… - [Incident 20061123030089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061123030089I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Columbus, OH · Nov 23, 2006 · N434MA · Minor damage > (-23) Flight was cleared to taxi for takeoff on runway 10R. The pilot in command chose to taxi to C2 and then to join taxiway c to runway 10R. From his position on the ramp he began a left turn to proceed to taxiway C2. He began the turn using normal nose… - [Accident 20060817017579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060817017579A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Grain Valley, MO · Aug 17, 2006 · N620PA · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot in command of N620PA, who was also the pilot flying, arrived in the Kansas city, MO area in VMC conditions, operating under part 91. The crew had canceled their IFR flight plan with Kansas city international control tower (mci). The pilot… - [Incident 20060120000929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060120000929I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Denver, CO · Jan 20, 2006 · N184SW > (-23) On January 20, 2006 at 2025 hrs, N184SW operated by key lime air inc., landed at Denver intl apt (den). As the aircraft turned off runway 17R, the left main landing gear upper torque link shaft (tls) broke allowing the left gear lower strut to turn… - [Incident 20051201031219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051201031219I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Sioux Falls, SD · Dec 1, 2005 · N685BA · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot was on the landing rollout on runway 3 at Sioux Falls, SD at about 0245 CST on 12-01-05. There was light snow reported and the runway had packed snow with braking action reported as fair by airport officials. The pilot said the nosewheel… - [Incident 20040726020259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040726020259I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Evansville, IN · Jul 26, 2004 · N2699Y · Minor damage > (-23) On 7/26/04, N2699Y, a SA-227-AC, had an engine failure on the LH engine. The aircraft chip detector light came on and sustained a sudden loss of engine oil pressure on the LH engine. The pilot proceeded to shutdown and feathered the engine. The pilot… - [Incident 20040303003429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040303003429I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · St Paul Island, AK · Mar 3, 2004 · N41NE · Minor damage > (-23) Penair flight 271, a part 121 domestic flight arrived at st. Paul, AK, after departing dillingham, AK, with ten passengers on board. Upon landing on the snow covered runway, the pilot selected propeller reverse. Due to the condition of the runway, mud… - [Incident 20040303003419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040303003419I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · St Paul Island, AK · Mar 3, 2004 · N2719H · Minor damage > (-23) Penair flight 19, a sa 227 aircraft, arrived st. Paul Island, AK, on a part 91 repositioning flight, to pick up passengers for a part 121 supplemental flight to adak Island, AK. Upon landing on the snow covered runway, the aircraft veered to the left… - [Incident 20040303002999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040303002999I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Spokane, WA · Mar 3, 2004 · N159MC > (-23) Big sky flight 1410, Spokane (geg), Washington, to olympia, Washington, declared emergency and returned to geg with gear warning light. Aircraft landed without incident at 1826Z. Maintenance replaced left outboard main gear squat switch. Gear was ops… - [Incident 20030703012759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030703012759I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Casper, WY · Jul 3, 2003 · N2691W · Minor damage > (-23) After landing, the aircraft started to veer to the right side of the runway. While going into reverse the aircraft continued to veer to the right but more sharply. The pilot stopped the aircraft using the left brake and reverse power. Both right tires… - [Incident 20021127032119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021127032119I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Wolf Point, MT · Nov 27, 2002 · N704C > (-23) The aircraft departed billings, Montana for Wolf Point, Montana. 10 miles east of Wolf Point the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit, followed by the right wing overheat warning light illuminating. The crew followed the emergency checklist for a steady… - [Incident 20021031030029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021031030029I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Casper, WY · Oct 31, 2002 · N158MC > (-23) While in climb out from Casper, WY airport, the right engine oil pressure caution light came on. The flight crew checked the right oil pressure gauge and noticed it was also going down in pressure. The right engine was feathered and shut down. Flight… - [Incident 20020521011559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020521011559I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Miami, FL · May 21, 2002 · N61NE > (-23) Pilot reported that after shutting down of the engines, the first officer exited the aircraft to rotate the engines propeller for heat dissipation (which is a normal procedure for this type of aircraft engines), he noted smoke exiting the tailpipe from… - [Incident 20020212002839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020212002839I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Anchorage, AK · Feb 12, 2002 · N505FS > (-23) On approach the NLG did not indicate down and locked. An uneventful landing was made. Maintenance replaced both downlock switches and NLG down and locked indication worked as it should. - [Incident 20020114002019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020114002019I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jan 14, 2002 · N27465 > (-23) Big sky airlines flight 1302 originated from Dallas/fort Worth, TX. The aircraft experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure. The crew elected to return to dfw. The crew initiated emergency procedures and manually extended the main landing gear. The… - [Incident 20020110000609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020110000609I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Jonesboro, AR · Jan 10, 2002 · N27465 > (-23)On 01/10/02 big sky airlines flight 1318 experienced bird injestion on left engine while on approach into Jonesboro, AR. The engine EGT fluctuated and the engine experienced torque decay. Crew shut engine down and landed without further incident.… - [Incident 20011203032849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011203032849I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Cold Bay, AK · Dec 3, 2001 · N640PA · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot received a report of fair braking action, however, he lost control when turning to exit the icy runway. The braking action was less than reported. The aircraft's propeller received major damage. 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