# NTSB investigations: Swearingen SA-26AT

A list on [Swearingen SA-26AT](https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa-26at.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB GAA17CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA457.md): Swearingen SA26 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N541GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA075.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N50KV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA029.md): Swearingen SA-26-AT · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2003 · N698X · Substantial damage
  > 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 accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the instrument…
- [NTSB CHI03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA077.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N30TF · Substantial damage
  > 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 gear.
- [NTSB ANC98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA091.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · St. George, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N501FS · Destroyed
  > 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 pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and…
- [NTSB ANC96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA084.md): Swearingen SA-26 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N501FS · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N802DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA064.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Winchester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N20PT · Destroyed
  > 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 procedures which resulted in a loss of control inflight and…
- [NTSB FTW93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA083.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N34UA · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N26JB · Destroyed
  > 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 terrain, the dark night, and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA010.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N690X · Substantial damage
  > 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 airplane, an erroneous fuel quantity indication, and the…
- [NTSB DEN88FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA044.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Telluride, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1987 · N4468M · Substantial damage
  > During a visual apch, the plt said he encountered 2000 fpm downdrafts. The plt stated he added power and executed a normal apch at 120 KTS, compensating for downdrafts/crosswinds. After touchdown, the plt said he did not get a beta light on the right eng. He…
- [NTSB ATL86IA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA190.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Waycross, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N20EF · No damage
  > The pax had received instructions by the plt on how to open the cabin door. The acft was shut down on the ramp and the pax attempted to open the cabin door. The latch was turned; the door began to fall open and the pax caught the door step channel at a hinge…
- [NTSB FTW85FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA259.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N199TA · Destroyed
  > As the acft was climbing thru 14,800' for 19,000', the plt reported a rapid decompression. Two minutes later, he reported that he has lost the tail. Acft impacted in an inverted flat spin and the tail and a section of empennage were found about 3/4 mile away…
- [NTSB DEN84LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA097.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N17JJ · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed with the gear retracted. The plt reported that 'due to moderate low level turbulence, the landing gear handle did not reach the full down position.' He stated that his passenger was sick due to turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW81FQG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG50.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1981 · N7603 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA27.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1981 · N474U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA022.md): Swearigen SA26AT · Albany, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1980 · N177MF · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRA07.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1979 · N345T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA008.md): Swearingen SA26AT · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N1500X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM101.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Nashville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 28, 1972 · N4111X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70AC048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC048.md): Swearingen SA26AT · Willoughby H, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 29, 1970 · N239P · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 ('8780112')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa-26at/ntsb

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