- Manufacturer (registry)
- SIAI-MARCHETTI
- Model
- SF260
- Registry code
- 8121208
- Registered
- 17 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 3
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Not 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 · 23
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
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 · 17
N13FDSkythrills! LLC · Fullerton, CAN18FDGreen Robert W · Santa Barbara, CAN25MEFalcon Squadron Inc · Wilmington, DE
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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 ('8121208')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8121208')
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NTSB investigations · 9
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR16LA167Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260 · Fullerton, CAThe failure of the pilot to set the flaps to the proper takeoff setting before takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and loss of control.NTSB NYC08FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB NYC00LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260TP · Norfolk, VAFuel starvation of the engine, caused by the failure of the fuel transfer pump.NTSB LAX00LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260 · Napa, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX95FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260C · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane by inadvertently allowing the flying passenger to enter a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the passenger's interference with the pilot's attempted recovery from the spin, and the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW94FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti F.260C · Watson, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires during low level flight which resulted in a severed aileron cable. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the flight and his inability to control the airplane…NTSB LAX94FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F-260 · Santa Monica, CAthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain minimum air speed in flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper weight and balance, inadequate altitude, and inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW92FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260B · Decatur, TXThe loss of engine power as the result of the failure of the engine oil pump. Factors were non compliance with a service bulletin, the lack of suitable terrain, and inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN90FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF260C · Agoura, CALoss of control of the aircraft during acrobatic flight and the pilot's failure to recover from a spin.
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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 ('8121208')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8121208')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20250621007289ISiai-Marchetti SF260 · Teree Haute, INOn June 21, 2025, [privacy data omitted] was on a visual approach for on runway 23 at the Terre Haute regional airport (khuf) Terre Haute, IN. While performing the landing checklist, the pilot stated he received a radio call from ATC. Due to this distraction,…Accident 20160824014099ASiai-Marchetti SF260 · Fullerton, CAOn takeoff, immediately following rotation, N16FD began rolling left uncontrollably. The pilot was not able to arrest the roll despite him applying full right stick and rudder inputs. N16FD first collided with 3 aircraft on the ground prior to hitting the…Incident 20100618034979ISiai-Marche SF260 · Somerville, NJDuring landing at somerset airport, somerset NJ (smq), the pilot failed to extend the landing gear. The aircraft landed on it's belly causing minor damage to the aircraft. There was only the pilot on board and there were no injuries. The weather was not a…Accident 20080406837729AMrchti SF260 · Belfast, ME(-23) Radar data indicates the aircraft departed and made a right turn out. Mode c information indicates it climbed to 1600 ft., then suddenly climbed to 1900 ft., then disappeared from radar. Eye witnesses reported the pilot performed a roll. It appears he…Incident 20040310035759IMrchti SF260 · Newark, OH(-23) The pilot related he had just entered the down wind leg for a landing at kvta. During the process of switching the fuel selector from wing tip tank to wing tank the fuel selector rod broke loose from the fuel selector valve. The engine quit and an…Accident 20000609040749AMrchti SF260 · Norfolk, VA(.4) On June 9, 2000, about 1851 eastern daylight time, an experimental certificated siai-marchetti SF260TP, N43GP, was substantially damaged after it experienced a loss of engine power while landing at the Norfolk International Airport (orf), Norfolk,…Accident 20000130011979AMrchti SF260 · Napa, CA(-23) On jan. 30, 2000, about 1436 hours PST, siai-marchetti sf 260, N65FD, operated by the owner-pilot, experienced a total loss of engine power while on a final approach at the Napa airport, Napa, CA. The pilot nor the passenger was injured. Viausl…Incident 19980902027659IMrchti SF260 · Fullerton, CAOn September 2, 1998, at approximately 3:30 pdst, david b. coleman, PIC of sisi marchetti SF260, N16FD, landed at or past midfield on runway 24 at Fullerton airport, Fullerton, California. Mr. Coleman was conducting a "young aces" flight with a passenger when…Accident 19941203040339AMrchti SF260 · Las Vegas, NVGiving dual for simulated dog fight with another SF260. Passenger told pullup. Entered spin. Recovery was too late.Accident 19940417007849AMrchti SF260 · Watson, ARFlight of two air demo combat aircraft flying under railroad trestle, one collided with wires. Crashed and burned.Accident 19931126044539AMrchti F260 · Santa Monica, CAStalled and crashed into power lines circling low and slow in skidding turn. Over gross weight and aft CG.Accident 19920607025649AMrchti SF260 · Decatur, TXLost power on demo flight. Crash trying for highway. Oil pump woodruff worn down. Stopped pump. Starved engine of oilIncident 19900320012169IMrchti SF260 · Chino, CAUnable to extend left landing gear. Landed with the left gear retracted.Accident 19900221002519AMrchti SF260 · Agoura, CADuring acrobatic maneuvers entered a spin and failed to recover.
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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 ('8121208')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8121208')
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Service difficulty reports · 2
SDR 2004FA0000351Rod · brokenPILOT WAS MOVING FUEL SELECTOR KNOB FROM WING TIP TANKS TO WING TANKS AND THE FUEL SELECTOR ROD BROKE AT THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE IN BETWEEN TANK POSITIONS. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED. INVESTIGATISDR 96ZZZX3381Canopy Rail · departedFIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE, LEFT RAIL OF CANOPY FAILED. RIGHT SIDE OF CANOPY STAYED ATTACHED. INCURRED DAMAGE TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, LEFT SIDE RAIL NOT FOUND. INSPECTED MECHANICAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF CANOPY. OPERATED NORMALLY. SUSPECT EXCESSI
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SF260' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SF260' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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