Fairchild 24 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 27 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2025 | Greeley, CO | N81210 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly. |
| Oct 09, 2023 | Peyton, CO | N19173 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s excessive brake application during landing rollout led to the airplane nosing over. |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Trier-Föhren, GE | N19109 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 2017 | Catlett, VA | N25329 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Jun 08, 2012 | Smyrna, TN | N232E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 06, 2012 | Redmond, OR | N14722 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control as a result of excessive brake application. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in th…The pilot’s loss of airplane control as a result of excessive brake application. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane. |
| Dec 24, 2004 | Wenatchee, WA | N28525 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor. |
| Oct 26, 2004 | Custar, OH | N28539 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind. |
| Jun 19, 2004 | Lincoln, CA | N232E | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collisi…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. |
| Mar 03, 2002 | Marana, AZ | N77618 | Incident | substantial | The left brake failed due to a stuck piston. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | CASCADE LOCKS, OR | N4714 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat after experiencing a partial power loss while flying under conditions conducive to the formation of carbu…The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat after experiencing a partial power loss while flying under conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors include the presence of carburetor icing conditions and an expanse of water (Columbia River) off the departure end of the runway. |
| Jul 28, 1999 | LA FAYETTE, IL | N15345 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate. A factor to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of the exha…the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate. A factor to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of the exhaust valve keeper becoming unlocked, which jammed the exhaust valve. |
| Aug 20, 1998 | SCRIBNER, NE | N28644 | Incident | substantial | the inadvertent ground loop caused by an unknown person who was in the process of stealing the airplane. |
| Jan 28, 1998 | ANDALUSIA, AL | N16866 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power while in cruise flight caused by a contaminated fuel supply and the subsequent inflight collision with trees and unsuitable te…A loss of engine power while in cruise flight caused by a contaminated fuel supply and the subsequent inflight collision with trees and unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent and landing. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | HAROLD, FL | N27VX | Serious (2) | substantial | THE ENGINE MISSING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE TURNING TOWARD A LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 24, 1995 | CALLAHAN, FL | N81222 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE MAGNETOS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 20, 1995 | NYSSA, OR | N16899 | Incident | substantial |
LOCK-UP OF THE MECHANICAL CABLE-ACTUATED RIGHT WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM, RENDERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IMPOSSIBLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCI…LOCK-UP OF THE MECHANICAL CABLE-ACTUATED RIGHT WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM, RENDERING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IMPOSSIBLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A CROSSWIND FROM THE LEFT DURING THE LANDING. |
| May 08, 1993 | ATHENS, TN | N16897 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE |
| Jun 20, 1992 | BRIGHTON, CO | N81229 | Incident | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. |
| May 07, 1992 | TOLEDO, WA | N28517 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WA…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS CROSSWINDS. |
| Sep 12, 1986 | TALKEETNA, AK | N20617 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1986 | CANTON, OH | N77670 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 1986 | MARYSVILLE, CA | N28509 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1986 | LAKEWAY, TX | N81348 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 1985 | ANDOVER, NJ | N81385 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |