# NTSB investigations: Fairchild 6-440 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA333.md): Fairchild 24H · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2026 · N16902 · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2026, about 1430 central daylight time, a Fairchild 24H, N16902, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indianapolis, Indiana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR26LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA252.md): Fairchild M-62A · Greenleaf, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N53953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during approach and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA333.md): Parks Fokker D-VII Replica · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N18852 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the tailwheel which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN25LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA245.md): Fairchild 24R · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2025 · N81210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly.
- [NTSB WPR23LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA152.md): Grumman G-44A · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N444M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA17CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA295.md): Fairchild 24R · Catlett, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N25329 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA053.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Valley Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N68117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and to see and avoid the airplane stopped on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA342.md): Fairchild M 62A-3 · Madison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N47164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR15FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA200.md): Maniscalco Great Lakes · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N7LM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ERA14FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA289.md): Meyer Clair O 2/3 P 51B/C Mustang · Marion, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N51BM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain shortly after takeoff due to a physiological incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN12CA656](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA656.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N19GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA492.md): Fairchild M-62A · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N53953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA415.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N232E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA635.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N103JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air traffic that prevented an on airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA569.md): Fairchild M-62 · Madrid, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N53956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA505.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N54804 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA131.md): Flynn Van Munk · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N41832 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.
- [NTSB ANC06CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA063.md): Grumman G-44 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N141R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibian airplane's main landing gear prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over during touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA098.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N26GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist and attempted a takeoff with flaps extended, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA010.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N28539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA232.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N79307 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a faulty carburetor and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA244.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA064.md): Grumman G-44 · Belliigham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N65914 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to select the proper touchdown point while conducting a forced landing. Factors included the #1 engine malfunction, the right propeller oil control valve leak, and the shallow subsurface terrain condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA195.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Hanson, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N9515H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA100.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N58123 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA034.md): Grumman G-44 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2000 · N69058 · Substantial damage
  > Three out of four snap rings holding the pistons for the landing gear actuators failed which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during landing. On ground collision with a berm was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA127.md): Fairchild PT-26B · Winn, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N53366 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors to the accident were fuel starvation, the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA008.md): Fairchild M62A (PT-19) · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N56268 · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a lack of experience of either pilot in kind and type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW98LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA402.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1132N · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA181.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N64604 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA103.md): Fairchild M-62 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N61845 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA264.md): Fairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N261A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection and his failure to switch tanks after the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB LAX91LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA322.md): Experimental Brown 2 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N255Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the attempted go around.
- [NTSB CHI88LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA234.md): Fairchild PT-19 · Converse, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1988 · N46876 · Substantial damage
  > During initial climbout after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. After an unsuccessful attempt to restart the engine, the pilot executed a forced landing in a corn field. Post accident exam revealed a broken universal joint in the fuel…
- [NTSB ATL88FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA066.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Monroe, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1987 · N9132H · Destroyed
  > Reptdly, the flt purpose was to administer a bfr to the plt/owner of the acft. The first takeoff was aborted. The acft deptd again without an apparent problem. After about 30 minutes, the apt mgr heard and saw the acft in a vertical descent and rotating about…
- [NTSB ATL86FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI08.md): Fairchild 24R-46 · Canton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1986 · N77670 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was taking off after making a touch and go ldg; as he 'pushed (the) throttle forward on lift-off (the) engine began to quit'. The engine subsequently quit altogether at about 200-300 feet AGL over the departure end of the rwy.…
- [NTSB FTW86LRG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG12.md): Fairchild 24R-46A · Lakeway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N81348 · Substantial damage
  > The dual instructional flight terminated in a crosswind landing with the rated pilot receiving dual instruction manipulating the controls. During the landing rollout directional control was lost and the aircraft veered to the left. According to the instructor…
- [NTSB FTW85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA082.md): Fairchild M-62A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1984 · N48252 · Substantial damage
  > A total pwr loss was experienced while manuevering over an airport at about 250 ft AGL. The acft collided with rough terrain during the forced landing. Visual inspection of the acft fuel system indicated that the pwr loss was due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC83FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA137.md): Grumman G-44A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1983 · N1423 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a level, wooded area. The initial impact with trees occurred aprx 40 ft AGL. Both wing tips & a portion of the left stabilizer & elevator were found at the bases of the trees that were first impacted. From the first impact point, the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA244.md): Fairchild 24R-46A · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N77697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off and remained in the traffic pattern to land on runway 27. He estimated that the wind was from 300 degrees at 10 knots. He reported that on final approach, he got too low; then about 200 ft short of the runway, his head wind was blocked by…
- [NTSB FTW82FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA011.md): Fairchild M-62A · Celina, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 18, 1981 · N57128 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA001.md): Fairchild M-62A · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 5, 1981 · N60542 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DVA64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVA64.md): Maniscalco Grtlks · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1979 · N7LM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA31.md): Fairchild M-62A · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N58202 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA24.md): Fairchild M62A · Greenfield Pk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1978 · N9961H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA001.md): Fairchild M62A · Bealton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1977 · N51874 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG79.md): Fairchild M-62 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N69256 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA067.md): Fairchild F24 · Cedar, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N81225 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVD26.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1977 · N844K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA10.md): Fairchild M-62-C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1977 · N54375 · Substantial damage

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## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('26003'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=26003

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