Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8100605

Manufacturer (registry)
SHORT BROS
Model
SHORTS SD3-60
Registry code
8100605
Registered
12 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
20
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 20

1982Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 20 aircraft
19821
19839
19844
19862
19872
19881
19891

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 12

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8100605')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA15RA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationShort Bros Shorts SD3 60 · Sint Maartin -Juliana, NTimportOct 29, 2014 · N380MQ · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros Shorts SD3-60 · Houston, TXThe pilots’ improper decision to burn fuel during the taxi by operating the engines at a higher-than-normal power setting and using the wheel brakes to control taxi speed, which resulted in a wheel fire.May 17, 2012 · N617FB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Billings, MTThe co-pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate on final approach, the pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action, and overload of the left main landing gear assembly. Factors contributing were snow, crosswind conditions and deteriorating…Nov 25, 1997 · N691A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93IA115Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland SHD-6 · Chicago, ILFailure of the approach and local controllers to maintain IFR separation standards between all the airplanes on the approach.Mar 7, 1993 · N364MQ · No damageNTSB CHI90IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, ILFatigue failure of a first stage power turbine blade.Feb 19, 1990 · N361MQ · Minor damageNTSB CHI89IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD360 · Chicago, ILThe PIC followed a clearance intended for another airplane.Mar 8, 1989 · N366MQ · No damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8100605')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 57

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

See all 57 incident reports
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8100605')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.