Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8780406

Manufacturer (registry)
SWEARINGEN
Model
SA226-T(B)
Registry code
8780406
Registered
16 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
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 · 29

1978Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 29 aircraft
19782
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 59

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: 74 ADs
19731
19762
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19781
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8780406'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 14

Historical bulletins · 1
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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8780406'))
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Registered aircraft · 16

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NTSB investigations · 6

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

NTSB CEN22LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Denver, COThe captain’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was correctly released before takeoff, which resulted in seized brakes during landing and a subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.May 6, 2022 · N36LC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA175Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Winslow, AZThe loss of engine power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.Apr 23, 2021 · N59EZ · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA226 · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot-in-command’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to maintain a sterile cockpit during landing.Jun 20, 2016 · N127WD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226T(B) · John Day, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a snow covered runway.Jan 16, 1993 · N161RS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, IDInadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damageNTSB FTW81FA054Accident · No injuriesClosedSwearingen SA227 · San Marcos, TXMar 24, 1981 · N1011R · Substantial damage
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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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8780406')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 15

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

Accident 20220506004249ASwearingen SA226-T(B) · Centennial, CO?N36LC departed central Nebraska regional airport (gri) for Centennial Airport Colorado (apa) on the last leg of a three segment flight day. Aircrew completed pre-takeoff checklists and taxied to the runway, holding short to complete communications prior to…May 6, 2022 · N36LC · Substantial damageIncident 20210425001459ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Steamboat Sprin, COOn April 25th, 2021 at approximately 1143 MST N339RW, a SW-3 swearengin, struck two runway edge lights and departed the runway surface while landing on runway 34 at Steamboat springs airport, in Steamboat springs Colorado causing damage to the left propeller…Apr 25, 2021 · N339RW · Minor damageAccident 20210423009249ASwearingen SA226-T(B) · Winslow, AZInitial report from western service area roc date 04/23/2021, 2110Z stated ?N59EZ taxied out to the blast fence for about an hour. N59EZ then advised they were ready for departure. N59EZ departed sdl airport northbound VFR?. The aircraft crashed approximately…Apr 23, 2021 · N59EZ · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20180311002289ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Eugene, OROn Sunday, March 11, 2018, a Swearingen SA226-T(b), registered as N800MM, serial number T375, was involved in an incident at mahlon sweet field airport (keug) in Eugene, Oregon. The accident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. The aircraft is registered…Mar 11, 2018 · N800MM · Minor damageAccident 20160620013579ASwearingen SA226-T(B) · Farmingdale, NYOn Monday June 20, 2016 at approximately 17:58, N127WD , a merlin Swearingen SA226-T(b), landed gear up on runway 19 while landing at republic airport in Farmingdale, NY. Airport operations met the aircraft where it came to rest at the intersections of…Jun 20, 2016 · N127WD · Substantial damageIncident 20150830015319ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Sheridan, WYPilot stated he did not use landing checklist and landed without 3 gear lights in the green indication for safe landing.Aug 30, 2015 · N339RW · Minor damageIncident 20150808019149ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Riverside, CAThe aircraft had an right wing overheat warning indication. The pilot followed the emergnecy procedures as required by the airplane flight manual, and landed at Riverside Airport on runway 27 with out incicent.Aug 8, 2015 · N60NH · No damageIncident 20140613009849ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Midland, TXOn June, 13 2014, at 1636, a Swearingen SA226-T(b), aircraft, bearing registration number N36LC, registered to patron poly LLC, was cleared to land runway 16R at Midland International Airport, Texas (kmaf). The pilot failed to lower the landing gear and…Jun 13, 2014 · N36LC · Minor damageIncident 20110308004099ISwearingen SA226-T(B) · Hailey, IDPilot reported that the nose wheel steering failed during taxi, causing aircraft to depart the taxiway into snow bank.Mar 8, 2011 · N1010V · Minor damageAccident 19930116000399ASwrngn SA226TB · John Day, ORBlinded by snow after landing on unplowed runway. Exited runway,collapsed right main and nose gear in mud and snow.Jan 16, 1993 · N161RS · Substantial damageAccident 19900520021429ASwrngn SA226TB · Coeur D Alene, IDLineman had disconnected power start when aircraft moved forward hit lineman and tug.May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damage · 1 fatalIncident 19860526036189ISwrngn SA226TB · Marthas Vineyar, MADescended below assigned altitude due to misunderstanding. ATC did not correct incorrect pilot readback.May 26, 1986 · N200SNAccident 19810324012389ASwrngn SA227TT · San Marcos, TXAbrupt change of power lever to flight idle on left engine on short final produced hard yaw landing.Mar 24, 1981 · N1011R · Substantial damageIncident 19810203019829ISwrngn SA226TB · Marietta, GAZk aircraft pulled right on takeoff. Nose gear did not retract. Made landing at airbase. Nose centering failed.Feb 3, 1981 · N1008UIncident 19800325043119ISwrngn SA226TB · Fayetteville, NCNose gear collapsed after landing. Nose gear door rod end pn S2321L 3 had broken and jammed the door closed.Mar 25, 1980 · N1011R · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 34

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STCs that may be installed · 114

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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PMA parts · 543

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A5SW')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['SA226-T', 'SA226-T(B)'])) > 0
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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