# FAA incident reports: Saab-Fairchild 340A A list on [Saab-Fairchild 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-fairchild-340a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 69 reports - [Incident 20210121002349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210121002349I.md): Saab-Fairchild 340A · Anchorage, AK · Jan 21, 2021 · N907RA · Minor damage > The crew was cleared for a visual approach to runway 7R. The aircraft was descending into Anchorage international airport on right base. The SIC noticed sparks and then small flames on the lower right side of the co-pilots windscreen. The PIC immediately… - [Incident 20040525008769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040525008769I.md): Saab SF340A · Pittsburgh, PA · May 25, 2004 · N95CQ > (-23) At 1750E, shuttle america flight 4556, a, SF34, aborted takeoff on runway 28R for unknown reasons. No assistance was required and the aircraft returned to the ramp without incident. On 05/26/04, further investigation revealed that crew aborted take off… - [Incident 20031216033949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031216033949I.md): Saab SF340A · Akron, OH · Dec 16, 2003 · N340SZ > (-23) Shuttlecraft #4555, an SF340A N340SZ, enroute from fort wayne, IN. To pittsburgh, PA. Reported a fire indication in the aft cargo hold 15 miles west of the briggs VOR in oh. The aircraft diverted to Akron-Canton Regional Airport (cak) and landed at… - [Incident 20031210031449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031210031449I.md): Saab SF340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 10, 2003 · N43SZ > (-23) Uhla flight #4571, N43SZ, while at cruise reported RH DC generator failed briefly then came back on. After diverting back to PIC, RH DC generator failed again and did not come back on. Maintenance r&r, RH starter/gen, ph pdu (power distribution unit)… - [Incident 20030815024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030815024119I.md): Saab SF340A · Minneapolis, MN · Aug 15, 2003 · N79XJ > (-23) During climb out and at level flight, flaps began uncommanded movement causing the aircraft to experience pitch changes. Flap position potentiometer had a loose shaft which caused the flap system to hunt for commanded position. SDR has been submitted. - [Incident 20030214005739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030214005739I.md): Saab SF340A · Bloomington-Nor, IL · Feb 14, 2003 · N110XJ > (-23) At approximately 2025 CST on February 14, 2003, while on a revenue flight from detroit, mi (dtw) to Bloomington, IL (bmi) and on the final approach to bmi the flight was told to go-around due to equipment on the runway. The PIC executed a go-around and… - [Incident 20020929032419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020929032419I.md): Saab SF340A · Charleston, WV · Sep 29, 2002 · N106XJ · Minor damage > (-23) Crew received master caution due to hydraulic pressure low. Crew observed pressure approaching redline. Hydraulic level was normal. Qrh procedures were called out by the PIC to the first officer to attempt to regain pressure in the main hydraulic… - [Incident 20020925024929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020925024929I.md): Cessna 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Sep 25, 2002 · N104CQ > (-23) During initial climb flight 4942 shut down the left engine due to a bleed air leak the aircraft landed at pit. Maintenance personnel replaced the bleed air line and returned the aircraft back to service. - [Accident 20020721016169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020721016169A.md): Saab 340A · Charleston, WV · Jul 21, 2002 · N110XJ · No damage > (.19) On July 21, 2002, about 0930 eastern daylight time, a Saab 340A, N110XJ, operated by mesaba aviation inc. as northwest airlink flight 2742, was substantially damaged while standing at Yeager Airport (crw), Charleston, west Virginia. The certificated… - [Incident 20020416007909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020416007909I.md): Cessna 340A · Bedford, MA · Apr 16, 2002 · N43SZ · Minor damage > (-23) An us airways express (shuttle america uhla) N43SZ, SF-340-A aircraft contacted a taxiway fence while mechanics were repositioning the aircraft from the Bedford (bed) terminal to the maintenance hangar. The two mechanics at the controls lost all… - [Incident 20010406005969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010406005969I.md): Cessna 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Apr 6, 2001 · N95CQ > (-23) On 4/6/01 at 8:45 am at Pittsburgh international airport chautauqua flight #4215 a saab-fairchild 340-A N95CQ aborted a takeoff on runway 28R. ATC reported the crew did not request assistance or give any reason as to why take off was aborted. The a/c… - [Incident 20001203030619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001203030619I.md): Cessna 340A · Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 3, 2000 · N96CN > (-23) Mechanic reported the following: I'm writing to you in regards to the chautaugua airlines saab 340-A a/c #N96CN that had an emergency landing on 12-4-00. This was a training flight for a captain's sixth month check ride. The pilots reported that they… - [Incident 20001002038489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001002038489I.md): Saab SF340A · Elmira, NY · Oct 2, 2000 · N991XJ > (-23) On Monday, October 2, 2000 at 1207 local time, a Saab 340A aircraft, operated by mesaba aviation, inc d/b/a northwest airlink (mala), under 14 CFR part 121 as flight number 3024 departed Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, horseheads, NY. Shortly after… - [Incident 20000727031939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000727031939I.md): Cessna 340A · Fort Wayne, IN · Jul 27, 2000 · N79XJ > (-23)Flight crew declared an emergency and landed at Fort Wayne, IN (kfwa) due to smoke in the cargo area. Aircraft landed without incident, cargo hold was inspection and no sign of smoke was evident. Maintenance personnel in fwa cleaned cannon plug pins and… - [Incident 20000626034749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000626034749I.md): Cessna 340A · Memphis, TN · Jun 26, 2000 · N922MA · Minor damage > (-23)Responded to scene where company reported wing tip strike with jetway. Found aircraft at gate A-33, Memphis International Airport, with right wing tip about six inches into metal stairs coming from jetway. There was a parking line about ten feet further… - [Incident 20000510018109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000510018109I.md): Cessna 340A · Lincoln, NE · May 10, 2000 · N68XJ > (-23)Mesaba airlines lfight 2792, SF-340, returned to Lincoln Municipal Airport, Lincoln, NE, due to a gear unsafe light. The iarcraft was ferreied to minneapolis, MN, in a gear down condition. Company mechanics found the uplock limit swithc out oa… - [Incident 20000225001319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000225001319I.md): Cessna 340A · Memphis, TN · Feb 25, 2000 · N922MA · Minor damage > (-23) While taxiing to gate, a baggage cart ws blown into the number 1 propellor, causing damage. Propellor was the only damage to the aircraft. Two minor injuries to ground personnel. Minor injuries: treated and released. - [Incident 20000217003499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000217003499I.md): Cessna 340A · Middletown, PA · Feb 17, 2000 · N114XJ > On February 17, 2000, at 1214 hours (local time) a saab-340-B, N114XJ, registered to wilmington trust company trustee, on approach to Harrisburg international airport (MDT) the captain put the landing gear down and the gear light on the right gear did not… - [Incident 19990606013869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990606013869I.md): Saab SF340A · Rochester, NY · Jun 6, 1999 · N114XJ > On Sunday June 6, 1999 at 1158 local during approach to Rochester international airport, the pilot experienced a loss of hydraulic fluid and main accumulator pressure decrease. The crew performed an emergency extension of the landing gear. The aircraft… - [Incident 19990317039859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990317039859I.md): Cessna 340A · Columbus, GA · Mar 17, 1999 · N406BH > Following the abnormal landing (hydraulic pressure and fluid loss) on runway 05, the crew taxied clear on the active runway via taxi-way c. asked by the ground controller if he needed assistance, he declined and informed the controller that he had no noes… - [Incident 19990314016509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990314016509I.md): Saab SF340A · Syracuse, NY · Mar 14, 1999 · N338BE > (-5) On March 14, 1999, at 1739EST, Saab 340, s/n 340A-034, N338BE, operated by business express inc. reported electrical "fumes" in the cockpit while on approach inbound to Syracuse international airport. The ARFF responded and the aircraft taxied to the… - [Accident 19981103031149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981103031149A.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · Nov 3, 1998 · N325PX · No damage · 1 fatal > (-23) Shara may, a ground crew member, was performing engine start assistance to the flight crew. Upon receiving the disconnect signal from the pilot, she stepped straight toward the ground power unit receptacle, through the arc of the rotating propeller and… - [Incident 19981025033949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981025033949I.md): Saab SF340A · Springfield, MO · Oct 25, 1998 · N327PX > After takeoff, right hand fire warning light came on. Complied with checklist and blew fire bottles and shut down engine. Removed and replaced right hand fire loop control box. Removed and replaced right hand fire bottles. All ops checks good. - [Incident 19980526026249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980526026249I.md): Saab SF340A · Little Rock, AR · May 26, 1998 · N325PX > On may 26, 1998, a fairchild Saab 340A, N325PX, registered to mcc financial corp. was operating as flagship 5124 level at 15000 approximately 70 miles northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas when the left engine malfunctioned requiring shutdown. The crew observed… - [Incident 19980126002329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980126002329I.md): Cessna 340A · Springfield, MO · Jan 26, 1998 · N406BH > Narrative: eighty miles east of Springfield, MO (sgf), during cruise at 16,000', engine #1 propeller gear box failed. Aircraft declared an emergency and began a slow descent to Springfield, MO. A normal landing was accomplished with rescue equipment standing… - [Incident 19970816027299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970816027299I.md): Saab SF340A · Rochester, NY · Aug 16, 1997 · N340BE > Narrative: on August 16, 1997 at 0700 EDT, a Saab 340, N340BE, flight 4200, operated by business express, returned to the Rochester international airport in Rochester, new york after takeoff with the number two engine shutdown due to a hot tail pipe warning.… - [Incident 19970707035919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970707035919I.md): Saab SF340A · Indianapolis, IN · Jul 7, 1997 · N110XJ > Narrative: on July 07, 1997, Saab SF-340A aircraft, N110XJ, enroute from evansville, IN (evv) to detroit, mi (dtw) and operated under mesaba airlines flt 3025, diverted to Indianapolis, IN (ind) due to left engine lost oil pressure. Left engine was shutdown… - [Incident 19970513015849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970513015849I.md): Saab SF340A · Detroit, MI · May 13, 1997 · N98XJ · Minor damage > Narrative: investigation revealed that the #2 main wheel outbd bearing had failed. The wheel is being evaluated to determine the cause of the failure. The grease used in the subject wheel bearings was mobil 28, which meets the required mil-spec G81322. - [Incident 19970319010639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970319010639I.md): Saab SF340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Mar 19, 1997 · N95CQ · Minor damage > Narrative: the pilot stated: when taxiing in to gate E-9 at Pittsburgh, he was taxiing the aircraft between parked DO-328 and a truck. He thought he was clear at the DO-328, when the left wing struck the tail of the DO-328. Taxi-speed was minimal. The… - [Incident 19960731024749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960731024749I.md): Saab SF340A · Albany, NY · Jul 31, 1996 · N340BE > Narrative: while enroute from btv to lga at 16,000 cruise right engine low oil pressure light illuminated and gauge indicated same. PIC declared emergency and diverted to Albany. Precautionary engine shut down was accomplished per check list. Aircraft landed… - [Incident 19960719027669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960719027669I.md): Saab SF340A · Fort Wayne, IN · Jul 19, 1996 · N110XJ > Narrative: on July 19, 1996 at approximately 1615 EST, mesaba airlines flight 3338, an SE340 model aircraft experienced a hydraulic failure during landing rollout at Fort Wayne, Indiana (fwa). The aircraft required the assistance of ground personnel to tow… - [Incident 19960331009729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960331009729I.md): Saab SF340A · Springfield, MO · Mar 31, 1996 · N327PX > Narrative: northwest airlink flight 5120 departed sgf on 3/31/96, at 0700 LCL. The crew experienced a tailpipe hot light on the #1 engine. The crew shut down the left engine and returned the aircraft to sgf. The aircraft was ferried to memphis, where a broken… - [Incident 19950131004019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950131004019I.md): Saab SF340A · Monroe, LA · Jan 31, 1995 · N922MA > Narrative: during a flight from jackson, Mississippi to Monroe Regional Airport the cargo smoke light illuminated approximately 25 miles from the airport. The crew accomplished the immediate action items on the aircraft checklist, activated the fire… - [Incident 19941218045059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941218045059I.md): Saab SF340A · Cedar Rapids, IA · Dec 18, 1994 · N325PX > Right engine chip light came on. Diverted to cid. Chips small enough to be no problem. - [Incident 19940704033819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940704033819I.md): Saab SF340A · Gulfport, MS · Jul 4, 1994 · N922MA > Narrative: aircraft was on a base leg for a landing to runway 32 at gulf port, MS when the right engine quit. Crew declared an emergency and landed without incident. Maintenance discovered that reason for engine failure was due to a defective hmu unit.… - [Incident 19940515016339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940515016339I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · May 15, 1994 · N347AM · Minor damage > Left engine torque gauge off scale on approach. Secured engine. Left engine propeller gear box had a failure. - [Incident 19940512016349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940512016349I.md): Saab SF340A · Muscle Shoals, AL · May 12, 1994 · N402BH > Right engine fire warning light on during climb. Diverted to huntsville. Found a faulty sensor box. - [Incident 19940306007609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940306007609I.md): Saab SF340A · Paducah, KY · Mar 6, 1994 · N402BH > Unsafe gear light after departure. Returned. Left gear collapsed. Broken bolt in left main gear shockstrut. - [Incident 19940126051999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940126051999I.md): Saab SF340A · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 26, 1994 · N325PX > Left engine lost power on descent. Shut engine down. Landed safely. Stainless steel tube failed. Lost P3 pressure - [Incident 19920711028959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920711028959I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · Jul 11, 1992 · N407BH > Hydraulic system failed while taxiing for departure. Brake failed. Aircraft departed taxiway. - [Incident 19920601029429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920601029429I.md): Saab SF340A · Shreveport, LA · Jun 1, 1992 · N935MA > Lost hydraulic power on approach. Used emergency procedures. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920413014219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920413014219I.md): Saab SF340A · Boston, MA · Apr 13, 1992 · N340BE > Hung start fire first try after starter generator replaced. Pulled fire handle,evacuated aircraft,replaced gcu ok. - [Incident 19920123006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920123006569I.md): Saab SF340A · Lafayette, LA · Jan 23, 1992 · N325PX > Lost both EFIS tubes on climbout. Returned. Landed safely. - [Incident 19911105060869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911105060869I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · Nov 5, 1991 · N407BH > Unable to get gear down safe light. Hand pumped gear down and landed without incident. - [Incident 19911013049329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911013049329I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · Oct 13, 1991 · N326PX · Minor damage > During taxi pilot lost nose wheel steering. Brakes ineffective. Coasted into a van. Hydraulic pump had failed. - [Incident 19910711032299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910711032299I.md): Saab SF340A · Rochester, NY · Jul 11, 1991 · N741BA · Minor damage > Struck a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park. - [Incident 19910522032149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910522032149I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · May 22, 1991 · N325PX > Passenger had severe ear problem on deplaning. Aircraft was operated unpressurized with precautions. - [Incident 19910515040539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910515040539I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · May 15, 1991 · N346AM > Hydraulic quanity pressure went to 0. Returned to airport. Used emergency procedures. Replaced hydraulic fitting. - [Incident 19900621036909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900621036909I.md): Saab SF340A · Pensacola, FL · Jun 21, 1990 · N325PX > Engine oil pressure loss on left engine on climb. Returned. Shut left engine down on rollout. - [Incident 19900426020959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900426020959I.md): Saab SF340A · Memphis, TN · Apr 26, 1990 · N326PX > Left engine chip detector warning. Secured. Declared emergency. Returned and landed without incident. 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