How many accidents has the Saab had?

The NTSB has recorded 26 events involving the Saab : 3 fatal, 1 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 13 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Saab a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Saab has 26 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

SAAB Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 26 events recorded from 2000 to 2026.

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Fatal (23 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 10, 2022	Canberra, AS	VH-VEQ	Minor	minor	Investigation pending
Nov 09, 2000	ABERDEEN, SD	N402XJ	Minor	substantial	the impact with the flock of snow geese.
Mar 22, 2000	KILLEEN, TX	N353SB	Minor	substantial	the captain's failure to follow standard operating procedure for landing on a contaminated ruway in that he touched down long, which combined with his… the captain's failure to follow standard operating procedure for landing on a contaminated ruway in that he touched down long, which combined with his delayed braking resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the captain's failure to maintain runway alignment following his disconnect of the autopilot, the gusty crosswind and the wet runway. In addition, the following were contributing factors: (1) the airport operator's failure to fill in a ditch in the runway safety area, (2) the FAA's granting of 14 CFR Part 139 approval to the airport when the runway safety area (RSA) did not meet the recommended length for a Part 139 airport, and (3) the FAA's continued lack of acknowledgement to the airport of the inadequate RSA following their annual airport inspection checks.

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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