# Saab F-35 DRAKEN

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7840344
- Manufacturer (registry): SAAB
- Model: F-35 DRAKEN
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-f-35-draken

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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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 IAD98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA073), Jun 26, 1998: Saab-Scania F-35 Draken (N156XD), Oceana, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.

## 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.

- [Incident 20031030034549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031030034549I), Oct 30, 2003: Saab F35DRAKEN (N119XD), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Made a hard landing induced by sharp tail wind encountered during short final resulting in loss of lift (cranked arrow wing design). Verified by tower…
- [Incident 19980818038029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980818038029I), Aug 18, 1998: N111XD, Newport News, VA, Minor damage. (-5) As pilot was completing his start procedure, maintenance personnel stationed near-by saw flames erupt from the aft fuselage (tailcone) with fluid also on…
- [Accident 19980626037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980626037849A), Jun 26, 1998: Saab F35DRAKEN (N156XD), Nassau, Bahamas, Substantial damage. (-23)Pilot reported engine flame-out app. 35 miles off the coast of Virginia beach. Pilot ejected from aircraft just prior to aircraft impacting dirt field in…

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