How many accidents has the Swearingen SX-300 had?

The NTSB has recorded 1 events involving the Swearingen SX-300: 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor injuries, and 0 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Swearingen SX-300 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Swearingen SX-300 has 1 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Swearingen SX-300 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1 events recorded from 1989 to 1989.

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Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 09, 1989	WILMINGTON, OH	N6Y	Fatal (2)	destroyed	FATIGUE AND RESULTING FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING'S LOWER ATTACHMENT FITTING AND INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL BY THE SWEARINGEN SX-300 PRODUCTION/DESIGN P… FATIGUE AND RESULTING FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING'S LOWER ATTACHMENT FITTING AND INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL BY THE SWEARINGEN SX-300 PRODUCTION/DESIGN PERSONNEL.

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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