How many accidents has the Globe Swift had?

The NTSB has recorded 7 events involving the Globe Swift: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 5 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Globe Swift a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Globe Swift has 7 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Globe Swift Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 1982 to 2004.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 14, 2004	Wolfeboro, NH	N78176	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. The windshear was a contributing factor.
Nov 26, 2003	Southern Pines, NC	N3210K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the coll… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.
Mar 30, 1998	MILTON, DE	N10JN	Incident	substantial	improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 28, 1990	PITTSTOWN, NJ	N78156	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND… THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER LOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CROSSWIND, HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION IN HIGH VEGETATION, AND LOW TIME IN MODEL.
Feb 16, 1986	UPLAND, CA	N80561	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 23, 1985	ROCKLEDGE, FL	N1ZF	Fatal (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 10, 1982	ELMIRA, NY	N50BS	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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