# FAA incident reports: Swearingen SA227-AC A list on [Swearingen SA227-AC](https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 100 reports - [Incident 20230221002699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230221002699I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Kenai, AK · Feb 21, 2023 · N782C · Minor damage > On 21 February, 2023, the second in command (SIC) was the pilot flying with the pilot in command (PIC) monitoring the approach and landing. At approximately 1000 hours local time on approach to runway 2L at Kenai the SIC got lower than intended and leveled… - [Incident 20170105000259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170105000259I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · San Angelo, TX · Jan 5, 2017 · N443AF · Minor damage > Comments by the pilot: on runway centerline for takeoff, holding the brakes, speed levers were advanced to high with normal indications. Power was advanced while holding power lever nose steering button. There were no abnormal indications. 20%, brakes were… - [Incident 20131223025069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131223025069I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Long Beach, CA · Dec 23, 2013 · N227LJ · No damage > During climb out both hydraulic system pressure warning lights illuminated pressure gauge confirmed ?0? Pressure available, pilot elected to return to departure airport for maintenance declared an emergency on ATC. Landed safely with emergency gear extension. - [Incident 20110728014319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728014319I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Minot, ND · Jul 28, 2011 · N3108B · No damage > After take off pilot declared emergency due to right engine failure. Returned to mot with out further incident - [Incident 20110422008629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110422008629I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Destin, FL · Apr 22, 2011 · N508FA · No damage > Pilot stated that he taxied onto runway 14 at dts. He aligned the aircraft with the runway centerline and began his takeoff roll with the nose wheel steering off. The aircraft began an immediate uncommanded turn to the left. Pilot slowed aircraft which came… - [Incident 20091028051189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091028051189I.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Alliance, NE · Oct 28, 2009 · N542FA · No damage > N542FA,was departing Alliance, Nebraska, airport using rwy 12 when the METAR reported the weather as 500 ft overcast with one (1) statute mile visibility, wind was from the north 360 degrees at (13) knots. Subsequently, during the takeoff roll, the aircraft… - [Incident 20080805844859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080805844859I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Denver, CO · Aug 5, 2008 · N787C · Minor damage > (-23) Left brake system #2 piston seal failed causing hydraulic leak onto hot brake disc, causing fire and smoke on left wheel on taxi. Incident occurred in front of kden airport fire house on taxiway. Flames quite promptly extinguished by fire fighters.… - [Incident 20060327003499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060327003499I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Olathe, KS · Mar 27, 2006 · N372PH > (-23) N372PH, operating under part 91 as RNR372, exited rwy 18 with the right landing gear during landing roll. The aircraft became lodged in the soft soil adjacent to the runway and had to be towed out. The PIC stated that during the landing roll the student… - [Accident 20050330005479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050330005479A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Miami, FL · Mar 30, 2005 · N811BC · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilots from ibc airways were conducting instrument proficiency checkride in N811BC at Dade Collier airport (tnt). While taxiing after landing, pilots observed deer crossing. One deer hit nose gear and went into left propeller. All four blades were… - [Incident 20050125001259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050125001259I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Montrose, CO · Jan 25, 2005 · N542FA · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot landed on runway 17 and failed to maintain centerline causing damage to right propeller blade and several runway lights. Propeller was straightened and aircraft was ferried to denver for repairs. - [Incident 20050105004569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050105004569I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Minot, ND · Jan 5, 2005 · N3108B · Minor damage > (-23) On 1-5-2005 at approx 1900 central standard time, the above aircraft operated by business aviation of sioux falls, SD (a CFR part 135/cargo operator) was climbing through FL180 after takeoff from Minot, ND when the pilot's windshield disintegrated… - [Accident 20031203036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031203036709A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Denver, CO · Dec 3, 2003 · N340AE · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft N340AE was stopped on taxiway "m" at the "M-10" intersection, waiting his turn for take off on runway 17R at Denver International Airport (den) when aircraft N60U ran into him causing substantial damage to both aircraft. - [Incident 20030528019319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528019319I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Bismarck, ND · May 28, 2003 · N387PH > (-23) On may 28, 2003, at 1852 central daylight time (CDT), a swearingen SA227-AC, N387PH, operated by a commercial pilot for a title 14 CFR part 135 operator, business aviation courier (DUFA348D), ran off the runway, during takeoff roll, due to an… - [Incident 20030217007819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030217007819I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Richmond, VA · Feb 17, 2003 · N789C · Minor damage > (-23) On February 17, 2003 at approximately 1653 EST N789C, a SA-227 metroliner ran off runway 2 at Richmond international airport (ric) resulting in four flat spotted tires on the main gear, left propeller blade damage (one blade tip) due to striking a… - [Incident 20021122038539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021122038539I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Nov 22, 2002 · N227FA · Substantial damage > (-23) On November 22, 2002 about 1904 EST, swearingen SA-227-AC, N227FA, operated by lynx air international, inc., piloted by stonn desrosiers (PIC) and fernando g. rodriquez (f/o), veered off the runway, during landing roll, and experienced a collapse of the… - [Accident 20020929028309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020929028309A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Hawthorne, CA · Sep 29, 2002 · N343AE · Substantial damage > (-23) Investigation of the accident scene and aircraft revealed that the aircraft veered left after nose wheel steering was disengaged. The left engine propeller was found to be on the start lock at the time of impact. The right engine propeller was not on… - [Incident 20010504012499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010504012499I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Rapid City, SD · May 4, 2001 · N3108B > (-23)On may 4, 2001 a fairchild m/n SA-227-AC, N3108B, operated by business avaiation courier (dufa), was en route from sioux falls, SD (fsd) to Rapid City, SD (rap). 30 miles east of Rapid City at approximately 0614 am MDT, the pilot delcared an emergency… - [Accident 19990816012299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990816012299A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · San Antonio, TX · Aug 16, 1999 · N2671V · Substantial damage > Acft landed gear up. (.19) on August 16, 1999, at 1733 central daylight time, a swearingen SA-227-AC multi-engine airplane, N2671V, was substantially damaged when it landed gear-up at the San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio, Texas. The airline… - [Incident 19980130005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980130005209I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · St Louis, MO · Jan 30, 1998 · N354AE · Minor damage > Narrative: during take off roll at st. Louis Lambert field, the right engine propeller struck an unknown object causing minor damage to propeller and wing skin. - [Incident 19970214004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970214004439I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Ames, IA · Feb 14, 1997 · N102GS · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft was enroute from manhattan, KS to Ames, IA. While landing, the captain failed to have directional control and the aircraft veered to the left of the runway, where it impacted with a snow bank. Both propellers were damaged and the crew and… - [Accident 19970105000149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970105000149A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Bullhead City, AZ · Jan 5, 1997 · N165SW · Destroyed > Aircraft made emergency landing after a double engine failure. (.19) on January 5, 1997, at 1243 hours mountain standard time, a fairchild SA-227-AC, N165SW, serial no. AC-514, collided with terrain about 1.5 miles south of the Bullhead City, Arizona, airport… - [Incident 19950216004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950216004269I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Hot Springs, AR · Feb 16, 1995 · N343AE > Narrative: history of flight: on February 16, 1995, at 1402 CST, a fairchild SA227-AC,N343AE, registered to mcc aircraft leasing I, inc., of mclean, VA and operated by exec express ii, inc., dba lone star airlines, returned to Hot Springs, AR and landed after… - [Accident 19941029047799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941029047799A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Oakland, CA · Oct 29, 1994 · N191AF > Lost aileron control on climbout. Returned. Aileron cable broke at 90 degree pulley attachment. 15 hrs installed. - [Incident 19940331008659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940331008659I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Oakland, CA · Mar 31, 1994 · N488AF · Minor damage > Pilot struck a group of pylons while taxiing to parkng area on ramp. - [Incident 19940324008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940324008129I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Tyler, TX · Mar 24, 1994 · N782C > Narrative: pilot reported that the flight had been cleared for take-off. Shortly after take-off power had been applied, the aircraft began to veer to the left. The pilot reported that she reduced power, brought the aircraft back to the center of the runway… - [Incident 19930824037119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930824037119I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Birmingham, AL · Aug 24, 1993 · N781C > Drop in oil pressure shut engine down. Landed at destination. Found oil line from prop to nts had cracked. - [Incident 19930701045829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930701045829I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Jul 1, 1993 · N340AE > Smoke in cabin on climbout. Returned. Landed safely. Found right air conditioner had failed. - [Accident 19920918037689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920918037689A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · San Antonio, TX · Sep 18, 1992 · N2183A · Substantial damage > Testing for landing with flight idle condition. Entered high sink rate. Unable recover. Wings,fuselage,prop damage. - [Accident 19920825035669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825035669A.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Hot Springs, AR · Aug 25, 1992 · N342AE · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Dragged wing on maintenance test flight. Cartwheeled and burned. Newly installed aileron cables routed incorrectly. - [Incident 19920617024239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920617024239I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Lansing, MI · Jun 17, 1992 · N387PH · Minor damage > Pilot experienced nose steering problems on rollout. Veered off runway. Broken wire on nose gear steering actuator. - [Incident 19920418013599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418013599I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Covington - Cin, OH · Apr 18, 1992 · N387PH · Minor damage > Lost oil pressure in left engine on rollout. Flames from air intake. Threaded boss for supply line failed. - [Incident 19920211012089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920211012089I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Feb 11, 1992 · N67TC > Left main gear green light did not illuminate. Made go around. Adjusted lights. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920118003549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920118003549I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Joplin, MO · Jan 18, 1992 · N342AE > Unsafe nose gear light on approach. Made go around. Extended gear manually. Gear cleaned and lubed. - [Incident 19920113002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920113002149I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Washington, DC · Jan 13, 1992 · N2183A · Minor damage > Aircraft left paved area of taxiway. Struck VASI light system. Nose gear steer left command wire broken. - [Incident 19911126057799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911126057799I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Grand Canyon, AZ · Nov 26, 1991 · N30693 · Minor damage > NR1 engine propeller struck a deer on landing rollout. - [Incident 19910830048509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910830048509I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Great Falls, MT · Aug 30, 1991 · N372PH > Pilot aborted takeoff due to a dragging left brake. Checked and bled left brake and aircraft returned to service. - [Incident 19910703039169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910703039169I.md): Swrngn SA226AC · Great Falls, MT · Jul 3, 1991 · N372PH > Low oil pressure light after takeoff. Returned. Gauge showed normal. Ferried for repairs. - [Incident 19910203006899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203006899I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Pittsburgh, PA · Feb 3, 1991 · N3044J > Crew had to cycle gear to get a green down and locked indication. Replaced nose gear down lock switch. - [Incident 19910124004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910124004229I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Pittsburgh, PA · Jan 24, 1991 · N3044J > Cabin door warning after takeoff. Returned. Adjusted click-clack locking assembly. - [Incident 19901203061009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901203061009I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Elko, NV · Dec 3, 1990 · N3108X · Minor damage > Struck a deer on landing rollout. - [Incident 19901123056969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901123056969I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Pittsburgh, PA · Nov 23, 1990 · N3044J > Right fuel quantity indicator fluctuates in cruise flight. Fuel quantity indicator was replaced. - [Incident 19901102054999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901102054999I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · San Jose, CA · Nov 2, 1990 · N340AE > Bird strike on final approach to airport. Landed safely. - [Incident 19900104003379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900104003379I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Hagerstown, MD · Jan 4, 1990 · N31138 · Destroyed > Appears unknown person set fire inside aircraft while aircraft was parked in hangar overnight. Aircraft destroyed. - [Incident 19891109060409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891109060409I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Los Angeles, CA · Nov 9, 1989 · N340AE · Minor damage > Baggage cart disengaged from tow hitch and rolled into parked aircraft. Damaged empannage. Defect service equipment - [Incident 19890818040549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890818040549I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Pittsburgh, PA · Aug 18, 1989 · N31138 > Unable to retract gear. Ferried with gear locked down. Unable to duplicate. Replaced select handle control assembly - [Incident 19890810046319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890810046319I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Binghamton, NY · Aug 10, 1989 · N3107P · Minor damage > Applied brakes on landing. They locked up. Both left tires flew. No discrepancy was found. - [Incident 19890622038019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890622038019I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Fresno, CA · Jun 22, 1989 · N343AE > Aircraft made a hard right turn on rollout. Stopped off runway. Nose wheel steering had malfunctioned. - [Incident 19890609040179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890609040179I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Albany, NY · Jun 9, 1989 · N3107P > Pulled to left and smoking brakes on landing. Found flat tire but no fire. Suspect hydroplaning caused blow out. - [Incident 19890519028039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890519028039I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Pittsburgh, PA · May 19, 1989 · N31138 · Minor damage > Felt vibration at rotation. Tower advised tire recap on runway. Flew to pittsburg. Normal landing. Tire was blown. - [Incident 19890421021719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890421021719I.md): Swrngn SA227AC · Binghamton, NY · Apr 21, 1989 · N67TC > Right engine had fluctuating fuel pressure. Secured and returned. Fuel pump seal had failed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 ('8780603') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa227-ac/incidents --- 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.