Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8780405

Manufacturer (registry)
SWEARINGEN
Model
SA-226AT
Registry code
8780405
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
12
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
232 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA5SW
Holder
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.

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 · 19

1971Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
19711
19722
19733
19744
19751
19772
19783
19911
19961
19971

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 64

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

1973In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 79 ADs
19731
19751
19762
19771
19781
19792
19813
19821
19831
19851
19862
19872
19881
19903
19912
19923
19933
19941
19952
19969
19975
19983
19992
20005
20011
20023
20031
20053
20071
20081
20091
20112
20121
20142
20152
20162
20172
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Information bulletins that may apply · 14

Historical bulletins · 1
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Registered aircraft · 3

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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.

NTSB ERA22FA086Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSwearingen SA226 · Bedford, NHThe pilot’s failure to secure and feather the left engine and increase power on the right engine after a perceived loss of engine power in the left engine, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain just short of the runway. Contributing to…Dec 11, 2021 · N54GP · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA276Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA 226AT · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Jun 3, 2014 · N120SC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · West Memphis, ARFailure of both pilots to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for landing.May 19, 2010 · N427SP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Detroit, MIthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.Dec 15, 1995 · N31AT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89FA138Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226-AT · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the pilot in command to use the airplane landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.Apr 27, 1989 · N39RD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226AT · Billings, MTWhile on an IFR flt plan in IMC, the plt executed a missed approach after flying a localizer back course 27 approach. During a subsequent ILS rwy 09L approach, radio and radar contact with the acft was lost lost. The acft wreckage was located on the inbound…May 8, 1986 · N577KA · DestroyedNTSB NYC80FA025Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSwearingen SA226 · Glens Falls, NYMar 8, 1980 · N720R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75AI057Accident · 2 fatalClosedSwearingen 226AT · Southern Pines, NCApr 14, 1975 · N960M · Destroyed
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  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
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FAA incident reports · 13

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

Accident 20211210019229ASwearingen SA-226AT · Bedford, NHN54GP, a Swearingen SA-226-TA, took off from kcdw at 03:51Z on 12/11/21, a 14 CFR 135 flight carrying cargo to kmht. The flight was operated by [privacy data omitted], under[privacy data omitted], by commercial pilot [privacy data omitted]. At 04:30Z, on…Dec 10, 2021 · N54GP · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20180626018659ISwearingen SA-226AT · Austin, TXDuring takeoff roll on runway 31 around 30-40 knots KIAS, the aircraft began an uncommanded hard left turn. Pilot aborted the takeoff roll at that time aircraft exited the runway into the grass. The right hand propeller hit two runway edge lights before…Jun 26, 2018 · N727DP · Minor damageAccident 20140602007429ASwearingen SA-226AT · Dayton, TNAircraft landed with landing gear up. Aircraft was lifted and landing gear doors cleaned (mud and grass) and landing gear went down. Outside of gear doors were damaged due to not opening nor were they commanded to open on landing sequence.Jun 2, 2014 · N120SC · Substantial damageIncident 20130221002039ISwearingen SA-226AT · New York, NYOn February 21, 2013 at 2120 EST, a Swearingen, N120SC, registered to mcneely charter service, inc., struck four runway lights while positioning for takeoff at john f. kennedy international airport, New York, New York, while on a repositioning flight. Visual…Feb 21, 2013 · N120SC · Minor damageAccident 20100519005629ASwearingen SA-226AT · West Memphis, AROn may 19, 2010, at 1715 CDT, an SA-226, N247SP, landed on runway 35, at the West Memphis Municipal Airport (awm), with the landing gear in the retracted position. The ATP rated pilots both acknowledged they failed to confirm the landing gear extended prior…May 19, 2010 · N427SP · Substantial damageAccident 20080205010279ASwrngn SA226AT · Ankeny, IA(-23) The pilot back taxied runway 18/36 for departure on 36. After getting his release, he began his takeoff roll. About eighty knots, all instruments were normal then the aircraft pulled hard left and he was unable to correct with rudder. The pilot departed…Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damageIncident 19981016038839ISwrngn SA226AT · Iron Mountain-K, MI(-5) Deer strike on night landing on runway 19. Passenger was company maintenance employee on re position.Oct 16, 1998 · N78CP · Minor damageAccident 19951215040489ASwrngn SA226AT · Detroit, MIReported engine electric problems. Diverted to dtw. Landed gear up. No anomalies gear or electric system found. (-23) aircraft departed flint mi in route to louisville KY. Pilot reported left engine surges and elected to divert to Detroit metro airport, where…Dec 15, 1995 · N31AT · Substantial damageAccident 19890426010039ASwrngn SA226AT · Jacksonville, FLAll three gears collapsed on landing. No defects found.Apr 26, 1989 · N39RD · Substantial damageAccident 19860507065959ASwrngn SA226AT · Billings, MTAircraft struck wires on final approach and was destroyed. Pilot suffered a heart attack prior to impact.May 7, 1986 · N577KA · DestroyedAccident 19800308005899ASwrngn SA226AT · Albany, NYCargo door blew out in flight. Caused explosive decompression, injury & airplanedamage. Improper maintenance.Mar 8, 1980 · N720R · Substantial damageIncident 19800204029689ISwrngn SA226T · Greenville, TNGear collapsed at touchdown. Suspect broken electrical wire could have signaled gear retraction.Feb 4, 1980 · N76MX · Minor damageAccident 19750414016719ASwrngn SA226AT · Southern Pines, NCPlt rptd ovr arpt will make a visual apch to 5.hit trees abt 1/2MI bfr rwy. Patches of fog in area.Apr 14, 1975 · N960M · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 47

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STCs that may be installed · 108

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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The same model under other registry codes

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