# Swearingen SA-26AT - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8780112 - Manufacturer (registry): SWEARINGEN - Model: SA-26AT - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 8 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 180 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A5SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A5SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa-26at 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) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2021-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-01-02): Propellers/propulsors · M7 Aerospace SA26-AT and SA26-T. Effective Feb 26, 2021 - [AD 2016-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-15-02): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Aug 26, 2016 - [AD 2015-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-10): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015 - [AD 2014-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-09-02): Flight Controls · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Jun 5, 2014 - [AD 2014-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-06-01): Fuselage Main, Bulkhead · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Apr 25, 2014 - [AD 2011-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-04): Flight Compartment Windows · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B) and 9 more. Effective Jan 24, 2011 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2002-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-16): Dual Engine Flameout · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 5 more. Effective Mar 11, 2002 - [AD 96-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-20-08): Replace Side Cockpit Window · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 7 more. Effective Nov 14, 1996 - [AD 90-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-03): Rudder Trim Link Assemblies · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 10 more. Effective Jan 25, 1991 - [AD 87-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-13-11): Landing Gear Selector · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 3 more. Effective Aug 10, 1987 - [AD 81-26-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-26-05-R1): Wing Station 99 Attach Joint · M7 Aerospace SA26-AT and SA26-T. Effective Dec 29, 1986 - [AD 77-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-08): Spar Brackets · M7 Aerospace SA26-AT and SA26-T. Effective Mar 1, 1977 - [AD 69-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-11-01): Cockpit Side Windows · M7 Aerospace SA26-AT and SA26-T. Effective May 26, 1969 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 97-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-02) (historical): Control Column Pitch Bearing Attaching Nuts · M7 Aerospace SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-TC and 9 more. Effective Feb 6, 1997 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5) - [SAIB 2026-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-14): Rudder Control System, Brake. Issued Aug 25, 2026 - [SAIB CE-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-16-06): Flight Controls, Rudder Control System. Issued Nov 20, 2015 - [SAIB CE-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-09): Windows; Flight Compartment Windows. Issued Feb 24, 2015 - [SAIB CE-15-05R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-05R1): Flight Controls, Aileron Control System. Issued Nov 26, 2014 - [SAIB CE-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-10): Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal. Issued Dec 21, 2012 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N1221S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1221S): [Mcdonald Jake V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20JAKE%20V), [Frankford, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Frankford), S/N T26-109 - [N158CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158CA): [Osage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Yates Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Yates%20Center), built 1968, S/N T26107 - [N164P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N164P): [Noble Ted](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOBLE%20TED), [Big Bear Lake, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Big%20Bear%20Lake), built 1969, S/N T26-164 - [N200MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N200MH): [Vouk Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOUK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Blackfoot, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Blackfoot), built 1969, S/N T26-148 - [N2303P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2303P): [He Flyby LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HE%20FLYBY%20LLC), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 167E - [N2820G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2820G): [Colin Irons Diving And Pools Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLIN%20IRONS%20DIVING%20AND%20POOLS%20SERVICE), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 1970, S/N T26-178 - [N535AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N535AF): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N T26-149 - [N541GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N541GF): [Osage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Yates Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Yates%20Center), built 1970, S/N T26-173 - [N73HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73HC): [Yaw Nix LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YAW%20NIX%20LLC), [Shreveport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Shreveport), built 1969, S/N T26-138 ## NTSB investigations (22) 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 GAA17CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA457), Jul 28, 2017: Swearingen SA26 (N541GF), Hondo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ATL05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA075), Apr 26, 2005: Swearingen SA-26AT (N50KV), Lawrenceville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA04FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA029), Nov 27, 2003: Swearingen SA-26-AT (N698X), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's descent below decision height while performing an ILS approach with low ceilings and fog, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor associated with the… - [NTSB CHI03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA077), Feb 16, 2003: Swearingen SA-26AT (N30TF), Cahokia, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered runway, the crosswind, and the overload failure of the nose… - [NTSB ANC98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA091), Jul 7, 1998: Swearingen SA-26AT (N501FS), St. George, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the… - [NTSB ANC96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA084), Jun 5, 1996: Swearingen SA-26 (N501FS), Galena, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and uneven airstrip conditions. - [NTSB ATL94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA146), Jun 21, 1994: Swearingen SA-26AT (N802DJ), Greenville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. - [NTSB NYC94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA064), Mar 18, 1994: Swearingen SA-26AT (N20PT), Winchester, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE FUEL QUANTITY MEASURING SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, FOLLOWED BY IMPROPER EMERGENCY… - [NTSB FTW93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA083), Feb 10, 1993: Swearingen SA-26AT (N34UA), Ardmore, OK, destroyed. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE A FUEL LEAK IN THE WING AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN - [NTSB DEN92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA035), Feb 14, 1992: Swearingen SA-26AT (N26JB), Glenwood Spring, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: MALFUNCTION OF THE RIGHT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FLAME OUT, AND DELAMINATION OF THE LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR SHROUD. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED, THE MOUNTAINOUS… - [NTSB NYC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA010), Oct 12, 1990: Swearingen SA-26AT (N690X), Monongahela, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE MONITORING OF THE FUEL BURN WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF… - [NTSB DEN88FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA044), Dec 30, 1987: Swearingen SA-26AT (N4468M), Telluride, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86IA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA190), Jul 4, 1986: Swearingen SA-26AT (N20EF), Waycross, GA, incident, no damage - [NTSB FTW85FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA259), Jun 19, 1985: Swearingen SA-26AT (N199TA), Rocksprings, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN84LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA097), Feb 22, 1984: Swearingen SA26AT (N17JJ), Ruidoso, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG50), Aug 8, 1981: Swearingen SA26AT (N7603), Midland, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA27), Apr 24, 1981: Swearingen SA26AT (N474U), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA022), Dec 2, 1980: Swearigen SA26AT (N177MF), Albany, KY, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB FTW79FRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA07), Feb 26, 1979: Swearingen SA26AT (N345T), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC77DA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA008), Nov 14, 1976: Swearingen SA26AT (N1500X), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72AM101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM101), Mar 28, 1972: Swearingen SA26AT (N4111X), Nashville, TN, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB CHI70AC048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC048), Jan 29, 1970: Swearingen SA26AT (N239P), Willoughby H, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (47) 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. - [Accident 20170728010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170728010129A), Jul 28, 2017: Merlin SA-26AT (N541GF), Hondo, TX, Substantial damage. On July 28, 2017, during a new aircraft familiarization flight, the pilot of a Merlin ii landed at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo but failed to… - [Incident 20070219006319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070219006319I), Feb 19, 2007: Swrngn SA26AT (N102DY), Crawfordsville, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) On February 19, 2007 while making an approach to runway 22 at Crawfordsville Municipal Airport aircraft N102DY struck a snow bank off of the displaced… - [Accident 20050426009049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050426009049A), Apr 26, 2005: Swrngn SA26AT (N50KV), Lawrenceville, GA, Destroyed. (-23) A swearingen AS-26AT crashed and burned on landing. The pilot stated that just before the airplane touched down it turned right and the left wing lifted… - [Incident 20041218035009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041218035009I), Dec 18, 2004: Swrngn SA26AT (N558AC), Macon, GA, Minor damage. (-23) While on approach to mcn, pilot selected gear down, but only received "down" indicator for main gear. Nose gear indicated "unsafe." Pilot executed… - [Accident 20031127037579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031127037579A), Nov 27, 2003: Swrngn SA26AT (N698X), Jacksonville, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On November 27, 2003, N698X was on an ILS approach to runway 32 at Craig Municipal Airport, Jacksonville FL. During the approach the aircraft went below… - [Accident 20030216003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030216003779A), Feb 16, 2003: Swrngn SA26AT (N30TF), Cahokia, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On 02/16/03 swearingen model SA-26AT, registration number N30TF, landed on runway 30L at st. Louis Downtown Parks airport (cps) at 1720 local time.… - [Incident 20021008030759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021008030759I), Oct 8, 2002: Swrngn SA26AT (N12WC), Jasper, AL. (-23) Aircraft departed searcy, ar (src) @10:30 CST. Enroute to little rock, arkansis (lit). Two passengers were boarded in little rock and the aircraft… - [Incident 20020930030059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020930030059I), Sep 30, 2002: Swrngn SA26AT (N213SC), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Return to Addison from meacham. Normal landing on runway 15 then nose collapsed. No injuries to pilot or single occupant. - [Incident 20020510014089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020510014089I), May 10, 2002: Swrngn SA26AT (N171PC), Meridian, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft lost directional control and departed the runway on landing rollout about 2/3 distance down a 10,000' runway. Pilot stated after aircraft speed… - [Accident 19980707015999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980707015999A), Jul 7, 1998: Swrngn SA26AT (N501FS), St George, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (.4) The flight departed anchorage, Alaska, and was en route to saint George, Alaska, to pick up passengers for a return flight to anchorage. The… - [Incident 19970226004639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970226004639I), Feb 26, 1997: Swrngn SA226AT (N872S), Thomaston, GA, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot landed on a closed runway in Thomaston, Georgia. The runway was appropriately marked with a large yellow x on both ends. The destination… - [Accident 19960605012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960605012889A), Jun 5, 1996: Swrngn SA226AT (N501FS), Galena, AK, Substantial damage. Taxied on runway after landing. Veered off,prop strike. Left engine fragmented. Debrie hit fuselage. Blamed soft spot - [Accident 19960529011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960529011859A), May 29, 1996: Swrngn SA226AT (N1YC), Onley/Noble, IL, Minor damage. Narrative: on 05/29/96, at 1545 UTC, N1YC, a swearingen SA-26AT aircraft landed on runway 29 at orney-Noble airport, IL (oly). During the landing roll out the… - [Incident 19960207004079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960207004079I), Feb 7, 1996: Swrngn SA26AT (N226HA), Mammoth Lakes, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: this narrative provided by telephone call from eugene reinecke, pilot of N226HA, a swearingen merlin iib. The aircraft was involved in a rollout… - [Incident 19951230045629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951230045629I), Dec 30, 1995: Swrngn SA26AT (N872S), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft departed rwy 17R okc. Pilot noticed gear unsafe indication for nose landing gear during retraction and cycled gear several times. Pilot… - [Incident 19950215011079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950215011079I), Feb 15, 1995: Swrngn SA26AT (N17JJ), Los Angeles, CA. Narrative: on February 15, 1995, a merlin ii SA-26, departed long beach, California (lgb) enroute to Los Angeles International Airport (lax). Shortly after… - [Incident 19940914036669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940914036669I), Sep 14, 1994: Swrngn SA26AT (N872S), Rochester, NY, Minor damage. Collided with runway light on takeoff. Left engine flamed out. Aborted. Prop blade tip cut through left fuel cell. - [Accident 19940621027289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940621027289A), Jun 21, 1994: Swrngn SA26AT (N802DJ), Greenville, SC, Substantial damage. Reduced power too soon caused dropout and hard landing. Structural damage to wings resulted. - [Accident 19940613014909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940613014909A), Jun 13, 1994: Swrngn SA26AT (N1221S), Chesterfield, MO, Substantial damage. During rollout, gear collapsed on one side and then the other. - [Accident 19940318005589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940318005589A), Mar 18, 1994: Swrngn SA226AT (N20PT), Winchester, VA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Night approach. Lost left engine due fuel starvation. Not feathered. Gear down. Below VMC. Hit trees. Bad gauges. - [Incident 19940125001629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940125001629I), Jan 25, 1994: Swrngn SA26AT (N200MH), Lexington, KY, Minor damage. Narrative: on landing from an ILS-4 approach at lex, N200MH applied reverse thrust. After slowing, pilot moved pitch controls out of reverse range. Right… - [Accident 19930210002189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930210002189A), Feb 10, 1993: Swrngn SA26AT (N34UA), Ardmore, OK, Substantial damage. Both engines failed on missed approach. Struck trees in a obstructed field. Pilot reported he ran out of fuel. - [Incident 19920630029439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920630029439I), Jun 30, 1992: Swrngn SA26AT (N642WM), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Unable to retract gear on climbout. Returned . Left main gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19920303006789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920303006789I), Mar 3, 1992: Swrngn SA26AT (N20EF), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Nose gear would not lock down. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19920213005749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920213005749A), Feb 13, 1992: Swrngn SA26AT (N26JB), Glenwood Spring, CO, Destroyed. Secured right engine due surging. Problem left engine. Pilot disoriented. Hit mountain. Fuel control. Shroud defect. - [Incident 19911030057679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911030057679I), Oct 30, 1991: Swrngn SA26AT (N20EF), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Almost landed gear up. Go around made as propeller struck runway. Finally got gear down. Suspect gear master relay. - [Incident 19910812040209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910812040209I), Aug 12, 1991: Swrngn SA26AT (N17JJ), South Lake Taho, CA, Minor damage. Pilot approached high and fast. Bounced 3 times damaging right propeller. Made go-around and landed safely. - [Accident 19901012045069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901012045069A), Oct 12, 1990: Swrngn SA26AT (N690X), Monongahela, PA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel near destination. Crash landed gear up in plowed field. Fuel gauges showed fuel. Misjudges fuel burn - [Incident 19900314013629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900314013629I), Mar 14, 1990: Swrngn SA26AT (N53070), Monroe, MI. Complaints about aircraft making passes and landing on runway toward people and damaged aircraft. - [Incident 19900216006929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900216006929I), Feb 16, 1990: Swrngn SA26AT (N53070), New York, NY. Lost all communication and navigation capabilities. - [Incident 19891208065059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891208065059I), Dec 8, 1989: Swrngn SA26AT (N53070), Lorain, OH. Flew through the cleveland control area without clearance. Tca incursion was the result of a faulty transponder. - [Incident 19880704042029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880704042029I), Jul 4, 1988: Swrngn SA26AT (N137CP), Portland, ME. PIC noticed low fuel pressure on the right engine. Engine quit. Diverted to Portland. Cause is undetermined. - [Accident 19871229082229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871229082229A), Dec 29, 1987: Swrngn SA26AT (N4468M), Telluride, CO, Substantial damage. Accident under re-investigation by NTSB to determine probable cause. - [Incident 19870414029779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870414029779I), Apr 14, 1987: Swrngn SA26AT (N33SE), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. Gear retracted during takeoff roll. Maintenance unable to find evidence of gear malfunction. Suspect pilot error. - [Incident 19860704062999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860704062999I), Jul 4, 1986: Swrngn SA26AT (N20EF), Waycross, GA. Passenger attempted to open air stair door after landing. Door fell outward. Severed fingertip in step channel. - [Accident 19850619029439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850619029439A), Jun 19, 1985: Swrngn SA26AT (N199TA), Rock Springs, TX, Destroyed. Tail section separated during climb. Aircraft impacted inverted. Improper skin splice separated in turbulence. - [Accident 19840222005089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840222005089A), Feb 22, 1984: Swrngn SA26AT (N17JJ), Ruidoso, NM, Substantial damage. Failed to note gear handle not full down while landing in severe turbulence. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19830613037789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830613037789I), Jun 13, 1983: Swrngn SA26T (N8KT), Okla City, OK, Minor damage. Struck all six prop blades on the runway on landing. Believed flat tire and went around. Two to 4 inches off tips. - [Incident 19830414020859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830414020859I), Apr 14, 1983: Swrngn SA26AT (N50AK), Elkhart, IN. Struck by a severe crosswind on landing. The aircraft was forced off the runway. Crosswind component a factor. - [Incident 19820609049619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820609049619I), Jun 9, 1982: Swrngn SA26AT (N20EF), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. #1 Engine quit on #1 tank. Pilot landed on closed airport, blew tires stopping. Fuel gauges out of calibration. - [Accident 19810808049259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810808049259A), Aug 8, 1981: Swrngn SA26AT (N7603), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. Tire blew out during takeoff. Accident occurred during landing on bad tire. - [Accident 19810424018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810424018809A), Apr 24, 1981: Swrngn SA26AT (N474U), Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. Lost control on landing roll. Ground-looped. Collapsed landing gear. Skid marks. Possible asymetrical prop reversal - [Accident 19801202071359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801202071359A), Dec 2, 1980: Swrngn SA26AT (N177MF), Albany, KY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Descended through hole in clouds to find VFR airport. Struck crest of tree-covered hill. Low ceiling visibility. - [Accident 19790226018259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790226018259A), Feb 26, 1979: Swrngn SA26AT (N345T), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he experienced engine vibration just after lift off. Landed gear up on runway. No malfunction found. - [Incident 19790215007199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790215007199I), Feb 15, 1979: Swrngn SA226AT (N26JB), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. On starting engine, turbine came apart. Component parts punctured holes in fuselage. - [Incident 19780512033469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780512033469I), May 12, 1978: Swrngn SA226AT (N1221S), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. Prop struck runway on flare-out. Went around and landed gear down. Gear operated intermittently. - [Accident 19761114040369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761114040369A), Nov 14, 1976: Swrngn SA26AT (N1500X), King Salmon, AK, Substantial damage ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 20001109SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001109SH003), Nov 9, 2000: LINE. FAILED. BLEED AIR LINES AFT OF ENGINE FIRE SHIELD ARE ALUMINUM. NUMEROUS CASES OF LINES FAILING DUE TO FATIGUE. ONE LINE FAILED, INSIDE OF PRESSURE VESSEL, RESULTING IN - [SDR 95ZZZX3567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3567), Jun 22, 1995: BOLT. CORRODED. DURING FLIGHT CONTROL REMOVAL IN PREPARATION FOR PAINT, A LOOSE BOLT WAS DISCOVERED AT THE RT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR ATTACH POINT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED IN ADDITON ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (77, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA8808SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8808SW): Installation of a TCAS 791 (TCAS I) system. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04051CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04051CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA1009GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1009GL): Install Aircraft Wheel & Brake Conversion Kit 199-150, N/C. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA04514NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04514NY): Single/Dual Transponder System ADS-B Upgrade. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA1709GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1709GL): Install air ambulance conversion. Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum Aeromed - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA1141SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1141SW): Installation of single Sperry STARS IV B Flight Director System. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03973NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03973NY): Replacement of existing TCAS 7.0 by TCAS 7.1. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC ST00276WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00276WI): Installation of Kedeg Company 21BC11e Coaleser Assemly. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA1541GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1541GL): Install Egan Aviation air ambulance stretcher P/N 125 using installation kit P/N 801. Paul/ Lanna Egan LLC - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01969SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01969SE): Installation of a Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04182AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04182AT): Installation of Pilot and Copilot Main Windshield. PPG Aerospace - [STC SA1830NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1830NM): Installation of Wing Spar Reinforcement. Dynamic Aviation Group Inc - [STC SA1876NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1876NM): Installation of a hydraulic landing gear retraction system. Dynamic Aviation Group Inc - [STC SA02121SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02121SE): Installation of Garmin GTS 825 (TAS) or GTS 855 (TCAS I) Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA01692SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA600CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA600CE): Install Hoskins Twilighter Mark III Supplemental Lighting System with Model P Wing Tip and Model K Tail Light. Data Required: Hoskins Specified Sheet P/N 65-0056 Dated March 5, 1968. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SA00243BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200). Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number 700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02782CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02782CH): Installation of 5 blade MT-Propeller Model MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFR210-58d propeller. MT-Propeller USA Inc - [STC SA320NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA320NE): Remove existing starter-generator and install Aircraft Parts Corporation starter-generator APC Model 300SG119Q. Shurka Aerospace Inc - [STC SA01473SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc All 77: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa-26at/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Fairchild SA26-AT](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-sa26-at): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3377513 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.