Aircraft
The Fairchild appears in 2 of the incidents we cover, flown by 2 operators from 2023 to 2025. 2 rest on a final report and 0 on preliminary or official information. This page lists the incidents we have documented from official reports. It is not a measure of the aircraft's safety.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2025 | Sharp Airlines Flight 161 | Fairchild Industries SA227-DC | Runway 14, Mackay Airport, Queensland | No injuries; no aircraft damage | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 7 September 2023 | Bearskin Airlines Flight 4330 | Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 | Runway 10, Detour Lake Aerodrome, Ontario | 4 minor injuries: 1 crew member and 3 passengers; no fatalities or serious injuries | LEVEL 3 Final report |
A runway inspection vehicle escaped onto a taxiway about five seconds before a departing cargo aircraft rotated nearby. Radio clarity and incomplete visual checks left neither participant aware of the conflict.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
A second unstable approach ended with in-flight reverse thrust, loss of control and a crash beside a gravel runway. All ten occupants survived.
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LEVEL 3 Final report