How many accidents has the Fairchild 24 had?

The NTSB has recorded 27 events involving the Fairchild 24: 1 fatal, 3 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 20 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Fairchild 24 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Fairchild 24 has 27 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Fairchild 24 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 27 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (1 fatalities)

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.
Sep 12, 2023	Trier-Föhren, GE	N19109	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
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.
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.
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
Jan 27, 1986	LAKEWAY, TX	N81348	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 09, 1985	ANDOVER, NJ	N81385	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1982	MARYSVILLE, CA	N28509	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1982	FRANKLIN, WI	N77697	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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