# Short Bros SHORTS SD3-60

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8100605
- Manufacturer (registry): SHORT BROS
- Model: SHORTS SD3-60
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 20
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-shorts-sd3-60

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 (12)

- [N151CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151CA): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1984, S/N SH3653
- [N360RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360RW): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1983, S/N SH3613
- [N360SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360SA): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1982, S/N SH 3601
- [N366MQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N366MQ): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), S/N SH 3639
- [N4476F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4476F): [Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANS%20EXECUTIVE%20AIRLINES%20OF%20HAWAII%20INC), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), built 1987, S/N SH3731
- [N4498Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4498Y): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1983, S/N SH3625
- [N476RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476RW): [Acc Integrated Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1983, S/N SH3610
- [N567AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N567AC): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1983, S/N SH3622
- [N601CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601CA): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), S/N SH3623
- [N701A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N701A): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1983, S/N SH3627
- [N733CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N733CH): [Acc Integrated Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACC%20INTEGRATED%20SERVICES%20INC), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1987, S/N SH-3733
- [N808KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N808KR): [Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRANS%20EXECUTIVE%20AIRLINES%20OF%20HAWAII%20INC%20DBA), [Honolulu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Honolulu), S/N SH 3734

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 DCA15RA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15RA018), Oct 29, 2014: Short Bros Shorts SD3 60 (N380MQ), Sint Maartin -Juliana, NT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CEN12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA335), May 17, 2012: Short Bros Shorts SD3-60 (N617FB), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB SEA98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA016), Nov 25, 1997: Short Brothers SD3-60 (N691A), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB CHI93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA115), Mar 7, 1993: de Havilland SHD-6 (N364MQ), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE APPROACH AND LOCAL CONTROLLERS TO MAINTAIN IFR SEPARATION STANDARDS BETWEEN ALL THE AIRPLANES ON THE APPROACH.
- [NTSB CHI90IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA084), Feb 19, 1990: Short Brothers SD3-60 (N361MQ), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE OF A FIRST STAGE POWER TURBINE BLADE.
- [NTSB CHI89IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA054), Mar 8, 1989: Short Brothers SD360 (N366MQ), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: THE PIC FOLLOWED A CLEARANCE INTENDED FOR ANOTHER AIRPLANE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (57, newest 50)

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 20210820008659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210820008659I), Aug 20, 2021: Short Bros SHORTS SD3-60 (N4476F), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. On August 20, 2021 around 0450 HST the hnl FSDO was notified by regional operations command (roc), there was a shorts 360 type aircraft involved in an incident…
- [Accident 20120517012469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120517012469A), May 17, 2012: Short Bros SHORTS SD3-60 (N617FB), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot stated the aircraft was loaded to maximum capacity and he had about 60 to 100 lbs of fuel to burn off before take-off. Pilot said he did not want to get…
- [Incident 20111207028599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111207028599I), Dec 7, 2011: Short Bros SHORTS SD3-60 (N701A), Minor damage. On 12/07/2011 at 0025 CST N701A flight number 1465, a Short brothers SD3-60 was at flight level 9000 AGL when the LH engine experienced a total loss of power.…
- [Incident 20081231854079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081231854079I), Dec 31, 2008: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), Peoria, IL, No damage. (-23) Incident nr [privacy data omitted]. On approach to pia, crew selected gear down and got a visual in-transit indication on the left gear. Aircraft landed…
- [Incident 20070412004849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070412004849I), Apr 12, 2007: Stbros SD360 (N136LR), Greenville, SC, Minor damage. (-23) PIC reported that after landing and applying normal braking action to slow to a speed allowing the aircraft to turn off the runway to a taxiway, the…
- [Incident 20040625013139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040625013139I), Jun 25, 2004: Stbros SD360 (N617FB), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Maintenance had removed and installed the emergency overhead door with no log book entry. Pilots performed preflight and failed to notice door not…
- [Accident 19971125040819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971125040819A), Nov 25, 1997: Stbros SD360 (N691A), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. The short brothers SD3-60 cargo flight was being vectored for the vor/cme rwy 28R appraoch to the Billings Logan International Airport during instrument…
- [Incident 19941123042829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941123042829I), Nov 23, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Binghamton, NY. Made single engine landing due to left engine power lever jammed at cruise power. Removed and replaced cable.
- [Incident 19940728031769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940728031769I), Jul 28, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), Reading, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: while landing on runway 31 at rdg, the aircraft struck a deer causing minor damage to the stub wing. CFR was called out; however, it was not…
- [Incident 19940518022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940518022579I), May 18, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Montoursville, PA. Left engine oil presure dropped. Shut down. Power turbine failed. Evidence compressor rub.
- [Incident 19940304000909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940304000909I), Mar 4, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N601CA), State College, PA. Left engine then right engine shut don on takeoff. Aborted, found ince and water in inlets of both engines.
- [Incident 19931028051179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931028051179I), Oct 28, 1993: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Stratford, CT. Baggage compartment smoke light on. Fired extinguishers into compartment. Diverted to Stratford. Found no fire.
- [Incident 19930917046649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930917046649I), Sep 17, 1993: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Charlottesville, VA. Odor in cockpit. Pilots went on oxygen. Landed safely at destination. Found stain bag in forward compartment.
- [Incident 19930524020059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930524020059I), May 24, 1993: Stbros SD360 (N372MQ), Kalamazoo, MI. Ord approach lost radar. Returned to Kalamazoo. Aft cargo smoke light came on. Used extinguisher. No smoke or fire.
- [Incident 19930520019099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930520019099I), May 20, 1993: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), New York, NY, Substantial damage. Fuel truck struck the parked aircraft. Was moving away without the use of a guide person.
- [Incident 19930422016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930422016249I), Apr 22, 1993: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), Middletown, PA. Smoke in cockpit. Diverted to Middletown. Safe landing. Found "acm" blowing oil into hot bleed lines."acm" replaced
- [Incident 19921002044599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921002044599I), Oct 2, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N361MQ), Raleigh-Durham, NC. Smoke in flight comparment while taxiing for takeoff. Found forward air conditioner wire burned at current limiter.
- [Incident 19920917042579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920917042579I), Sep 17, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N4498Y), New York, NY. Smoke from co-pilots instrument panel on taxi out. Right engine duct low pressure switch-light burned internally.
- [Incident 19920701032229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920701032229I), Jul 1, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), Philadelphia, PA. Right engine would not reach top before temperature limits. Aborted. Found a defective pt vane ring.
- [Incident 19920614028839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920614028839I), Jun 14, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Wilkes Barre Sc, PA. Propeller went to underspeed then overspeed condition. Secured engine. Removed governor and proximity control box.
- [Incident 19920613026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613026949I), Jun 13, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Middletown, PA. Unable to maintain propeller synch on NR2 engine. Feathered engine. Replaced fuel control and HP pump.
- [Incident 19920327012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920327012059I), Mar 27, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N363MQ), Milwaukee, WI. Feathered right engine due to low oil pressure. Diverted to Milwaukee. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19911218061079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911218061079I), Dec 18, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Middletown, PA. Crew reported binding of power levers on descent. Diverted harrisburgh intl. Landed safely. Replaced lever controls
- [Incident 19910823042319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910823042319I), Aug 23, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N364MQ), Green Bay, WI. Aircraft nose tire went flat on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19910816039039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910816039039I), Aug 16, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Baltimore, MD. Rudder pedals locked after departure. Returned and landed without incident.
- [Incident 19910108061029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910108061029I), Jan 8, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N360SA), Reading, PA. Hydraulic warning lights on takeoff roll. Aborted.
- [Incident 19901229064789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901229064789I), Dec 29, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N363MQ), Chicago, IL. Observed smoke below cockpit window waiting for takeoff. Shut down and evacuated. Nothing found.
- [Incident 19901214063209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901214063209I), Dec 14, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Middletown, PA. Aircraft out of trim on takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Replaced bearings in rudder bellcrank. Rerigged trim tab.
- [Incident 19901130059729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901130059729I), Nov 30, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N601CA), Pittsburgh, PA. No right gear safe light. Made go around and light came on. Replaced right gear down lock switch.
- [Incident 19900802042709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900802042709I), Aug 2, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Middletown, PA. Fire detector light in forward baggage compartment. Fire bottle discharged. No fire. Replaced faulty detector.
- [Incident 19900131004549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900131004549I), Jan 31, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N361MQ), Springfield, IL. Right generator fail light came on . Shut down electrical system. Landed safely. Replaced generator control unit.
- [Incident 19891224061079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891224061079I), Dec 24, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N370MQ), Dubuque, IA. Right tire exploded on landing. Replaced on runway and taxied to gate.
- [Incident 19891014055839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891014055839I), Oct 14, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N4498Y), Pittsburgh, PA. Elevator trim inoperative. Landed without incident. Trim cable had broken. Ferried for repairs.
- [Incident 19890615033869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890615033869I), Jun 15, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), State College, PA. NR1 radio and navigation system malfunctioning after departure. Returned. Receivers replaced.
- [Incident 19890518028289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890518028289I), May 18, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Philadelphia, PA. Landing was soft and normal. On deceleration had noise from wheels. Found a flat tire with a cut in it.
- [Incident 19890220027809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890220027809I), Feb 20, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N372MQ), Bloomington-Nor, IL. Landed long and unable to stop before running off end of runway. Taxied back to runway and terminal.
- [Incident 19890107006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890107006689I), Jan 7, 1989: Stbros SD360 (N617FB), Fresno, CA. Pop noise and sudden roll to left, recovered and returned. Found inspection panel on top of left wing open.
- [Incident 19881213068479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881213068479I), Dec 13, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N365MQ), Milwaukee, WI. NR1 engine spooled down. Unable to correct. Diverted to Milwaukee. Found a fuel control line was severed.
- [Incident 19881102067269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881102067269I), Nov 2, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N617FB), Burbank, CA, Minor damage. Right engine hydraulic light came on and engine auto feathered. Returned to Burbank. Engine was replaced.
- [Incident 19881102065569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881102065569I), Nov 2, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N617FB), Burbank, CA. Smoke detector in lavatory activated on climb. Returned. Found smoke detector battery defective. Replaced battery.
- [Incident 19880819056049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880819056049I), Aug 19, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N601CA), Middletown, PA, Minor damage. Smoke odor in cockpit. Returned . Oil pressure line on right engine had chafed through. Oil leaked on engine.
- [Incident 19880605041859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880605041859I), Jun 5, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), Philadelphia, PA. Unable to retract flaps on climb out. Returned to airport. Found left flap signaling cable broken.
- [Incident 19880119011419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880119011419I), Jan 19, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N362MQ), Iron Mountain-K, MI. Had an inadvertent activation of all stall warning systems. Found faulty pilot stick shaker circuit breaker.
- [Incident 19880105012829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880105012829I), Jan 5, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N151CA), State College, PA. Gear problem. Returned. Lost brakes and steering. Veered off taxiway. Found faulty system accumulator.
- [Incident 19870310012969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870310012969I), Mar 10, 1987: Stbros SD360 (N691A), Windsor Locks, CT. Unsafe nose gear indication, emergency procedures used. Diverted to a safe landing. Down lock switch crushed.
- [Incident 19870101003749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870101003749I), Jan 1, 1987: Stbros SD360 (N691A), Groton, CT. Left engine oil pressure light came on and shutdown accomplished. Uneventful landing. Power section had seized.
- [Incident 19860802061839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860802061839I), Aug 2, 1986: Stbros SD360 (N4498Y), Allentown, PA. Engine shutdown after oil pressure fluctuation. Diverted. Found bearing air seal loose and leaking oil.
- [Incident 19860722051999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860722051999I), Jul 22, 1986: Stbros SD360 (N124CA), Pittsburgh, PA. Flight returned after popping in engine. Replaced compressor bleed valve.
- [Incident 19851229069219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851229069219I), Dec 29, 1985: Stbros SD360 (N345MV), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Left engine failed during cruise. Fire bottles fired. Found contained turbine failure.
- [Incident 19851217066699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851217066699I), Dec 17, 1985: Stbros SD360 (N366MQ), Chicago, IL. Unsafe gear light during intransit and down position. Safe landing. Lubricated and cleaned switches and wiring.

All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-shorts-sd3-60/incidents.md

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