# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB DCA26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA151.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 7, 2026 · N425MA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA080.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 13, 2026 · N370AE · Substantial damage
  > On January 13, 2026, about 0624 mountain standard time, a Fairchild SA227-AC airplane, N370AE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN20LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA440.md): Swearingen SA227 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N362AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN19LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA246.md): Swearingen SA227 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N681TR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to a lack of hydraulic fluid and during emergency extension procedures, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during landing and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA17FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA066.md): Fairchild SA227 · Camilla, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2016 · N765FA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN15LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA202.md): Fairchild SA227 AC · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N2691W · Substantial damage
  > The uncontained engine failure due to the fatigue failure of the second-stage turbine rotor disk.
- [NTSB ERA14MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14MA060.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · La Alianza, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N831BC · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's excessive elevator input during a rapid descent under night lighting conditions, which resulted in the overstress and breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was an initial loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be…
- [NTSB CEN13IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA059.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2012 · N619BA · Minor damage
  > Loose electrical connections to the hydraulic system and anomalies in the hydraulic shuttle valve and power pack, which resulted in an uncommanded gear unlock and collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure…
- [NTSB WPR11FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA159.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N671AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA068.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Huanuco, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2010 · N115GS · Substantial damage
  > On November 6, 2010, about 1925 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Fairchild SA-227AC, N115GS, operated by LC Busre S.A.C., on a commercial flight, incurred substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during landing at the Alferez FAP David Figueroa…
- [NTSB DFW08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA222.md): Fairchild SW3 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N2699Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the door to remain secure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA057.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N650PA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged flare while landing.
- [NTSB ANC08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08IA033.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dutch Harbor, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N41NE · No damage
  > The disengagement of the rudder control cable and loose rudder cable retaining pins. A factor contributing to the accident was a wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI06LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA244.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N620PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigue and the fence.
- [NTSB MIA00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA004.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1999 · N438MA · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the co-pilot, and the failure of the captain to take remedial action by applying power to arrest the observed high rate of descent resulting in a hard landing. A finding in the accident was the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the…
- [NTSB CHI96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA216.md): Fairchild SA227AC · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > insufficient clearance between the second stage compressor impeller and the shroud. A factor was the subsequent fatigue failure of the impeller.
- [NTSB ANC96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA066.md): Swearingen SW-4 · St George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N670PA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the captain to maintain proper altitude and wingtip clearance, while aligning the airplane with the runway before landing. His delay in aligning the aircraft with the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA066.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Bemidji, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · No damage
  > inadequate maintenance installation and inspection of the elevator flight control system which led to restricted flight control elevator movement due to a loose bolt.
- [NTSB SEA95IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA102.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Spokane, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N2727B · No damage
  > A shorted electrical wiring on the elevator trim system.
- [NTSB SEA95IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA021.md): Fairchild SA227 · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N380PH · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the first stage compressor impeller.
- [NTSB LAX94IA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94IA203.md): Fairchild SA-227 · Santa Monica, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N27220 · Minor damage
  > FAA inadequate separation standards between large and heavy category aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94IA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94IA181.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Ontario, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N174SW · Minor damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the windscreen which exceeded the operational limits for pressurized flight. A factor in the accident was the inadequacy of the inspection method published by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI93IA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA382.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N446MA · No damage
  > the fractured aileron cable and other maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance/adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX92IA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA307.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N2725D · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A failure of ground personnel to ensure proper clearance between a taxiing airplane and an adjacent parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was a failure of ground personnel to properly position a parked airplane to ensure that it did not encroach into…
- [NTSB ANC92IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA100.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dillingham, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N620PA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the drizzle and fog and the impossibility of updating the recorded weather information by ATC personnel.
- [NTSB NYC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA128.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2691W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a crosswind landing resulting in a hard bounced landing and a collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA083.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N27465 · Substantial damage
  > Attempted suicide by the vehicle driver.
- [NTSB DCA91MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA018.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 34 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N683AV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Los Angeles air traffic facility management to implement procedures that provided redundancy comparable to the requirements contained in the national operational position standards and the failure of the FAA air traffic service to provide…
- [NTSB BFO91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA011.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N445AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. Checkride-induced pressure was a contributing factor, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA90IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90IA085.md): Fairchild SA227 · Olympia, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N27442 · Minor damage
  > Due to an ice build-up departing the propeller and striking the cabin window.
- [NTSB LAX90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA141.md): Fairchild SA227AC · Panoche, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N27220 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting a flight while being fatigued due to the lack of sleep which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent overstressing of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN90FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA042.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1990 · N2721M · Substantial damage
  > Improper IFR procedure by the captain, and inadequate monitoring of the approach by the first officer, which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the…
- [NTSB LAX89FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA303.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N27283 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's improper operation of the vechicle on the airport. Factors were the driver's diverted attention and the inadequate supervision by company management.
- [NTSB DEN89FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA070.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1989 · N2685L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of captain of N169SW to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft allowing his aircraf to creep into the stationary aircraft in front of him.
- [NTSB SEA89IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89IA042.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1989 · N386PH · Minor damage
  > Inoperative nosewheel steering due to improper maintenance. Contributing to the incident was the lack of adequate maintenance information available in the aircraft manuals.
- [NTSB LAX89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA086.md): Fairchild SA227AC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N26895 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel tanker driver to see and avoid the moving aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the driver's obstructed visibility through the right side of the vehicle's cab, and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI88IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA096.md): Swearingen SA-227AC · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1988 · N448CA · Minor damage
  > Inadequate design of the strut for the intended service conditions in commuter air carrier operations.
- [NTSB DCA88MA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88MA032.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Cary, NC · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N622AV · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed during low ceiling, low visibility, and night conditions. Shortly after takeoff the aircraft impacted a reservoir. Analysis of radar data indicated the acft was in a 45 degree descending turn. Exam of the acft trim system showed that the…
- [NTSB SEA87MA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87MA192.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N2689E · Destroyed
  > Chk plt was conducting capt proficiency chk on another company plt (PIC) under dark ngt condtns. Subsequent to full stop ldg on rwy 25, takeoff chklst was recited. PIC commenced t/o on rwy 07. Chk plt simulated VI eng cut after liftoff. PIC was unable to…
- [NTSB MKC87LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA080.md): Fairchild SA-227 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1987 · N26863 · Substantial damage
  > On April 6, 1987 a crew operating a metro iii, commuter acft noticed damage on both eng nacelles during a preflt insp. The commuter operator chief pilot was notified and an on site insp was made. The crew originally rptng the damage claimed they were not at…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3377509')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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