# Nord 262-A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 6380501 - Manufacturer (registry): NORD - Model: 262-A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 ยท Turbo-prop - Seats: 45 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 187 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nord-262-a 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. 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 NYC80IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80IA086), Sep 16, 1980: Nord 262 (N481A), Philadelphia, PA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB NYC77FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA092), Aug 31, 1977: Nord-Avion 262 (N7885A), Philadelphia, PA, no damage - [NTSB NYC77FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA049), Apr 9, 1977: Nord 262 (N7886A), Reading, PA, destroyed, 4 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (19) 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 19930327010189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327010189I), Mar 27, 1993: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Niagara Falls, NY, Minor damage. Bird strike on left wing outboard leading edge during final approach. Landed safely. - [Accident 19911020047019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911020047019A), Oct 20, 1991: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Albany, NY, Substantial damage. Left engine prop blade separated on liftoff and penetrated baggage compartment. Aborted landed safely on runway. - [Incident 19860531029079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860531029079I), May 31, 1986: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. During takeoff roll nose tire went flat. A piece of tire wedged in nose fork. Aircraft skidded to a stop. - [Incident 19810714053579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810714053579I), Jul 14, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Hydraulic pressure lost because of flex leak. Uneventful landing was made and leak was repaired. - [Incident 19810308020019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810308020019I), Mar 8, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Za landing gear would not retract after takeoff. Three green lights remained on. Repaired wiring to selector valve. - [Incident 19810225017479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810225017479I), Feb 25, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N26224), Washington, DC. After departure heat and smoke in cockpit due to malfunction of turbo cooler. - [Incident 19810124007229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810124007229I), Jan 24, 1981: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. The landing gear would not retract. Maintenance replaced a faulty electrical valve. - [Incident 19801203085939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801203085939I), Dec 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Precautionary landing after gear was manually extended. - [Incident 19801203085819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801203085819I), Dec 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N486A), New Castle, DE, Minor damage. Engine shut down after smoke in cockpit. Found loose connection to relay. - [Incident 19801118080289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801118080289I), Nov 18, 1980: Aerosp 262A12NORD (N29816), Altoona, PA. Sparks observed on center windshield panel at wire connection, accompanied by popping noise and fire. - [Incident 19800203020569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203020569I), Feb 3, 1980: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA. Pilot felt left wheel brake was dragging on takeoff. Landed without incident. No discrepancy found. - [Incident 19791023054569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791023054569I), Oct 23, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. Flight struck parked airstair truck during taxi to ramp. - [Incident 19791017051219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791017051219I), Oct 17, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft damaged by jet blast from a large jet. - [Incident 19790621016949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790621016949I), Jun 21, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N29816), Middletown, PA. Gear extended manually due to hydraulic failure. An o ring seal failed. - [Incident 19790111001119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790111001119I), Jan 11, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N7885A), Pittsburgh, PA. Left main gear did not indicate lock down. Cause undetermined, situation could not be duplicated. - [Incident 19790108001409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790108001409I), Jan 8, 1979: Aerosp 262ANORD (N7885A), Pittsburgh, PA, Damage unknown. Could not get safe gear indication, landed safely. - [Incident 19780924017629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780924017629I), Sep 24, 1978: Aerosp 262ANORD (N481A), Philadelphia, PA. Attendant injured by falling door when support arm broke. - [Accident 19770831033399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770831033399A), Aug 31, 1977: Aerosp 262ANORD (N7885A), Philadelphia, PA. Cabin personnel warned to be seated. Pax got up, flt attendant got up to seat pax. - [Accident 19770409016022A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770409016022A), Apr 9, 1977: Aerosp 262ANORD (N7886A), Reading, PA, Destroyed. Nord acft dscnds for lndg at rdg arpt.Cessna acft enroute frm lincoln pk,NJ to york,PA. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.