Swearingen SA226T Merlin III

Operator:

Registration:

CF-03

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

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Schedule:

Lille - Lille

MSN:

T-262

YOM:

1976

Flight number:

BAF53

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Circumstances:

The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Lille-Lesquin Airport and was completing several touch-and-go maneuvers. On final approach, just prior to touchdown, the airplane went out of control and crashed onto the runway. It was damaged beyond repair and both pilots were killed.
Crew:
Jean-Claude Timmermans, student pilot,
Étienne Lemmens, instructor.

Probable cause:

It was determined that one of the propeller went into reverse mode just prior to touchdown for undetermined reasons, causing the aircraft to lose speed and height.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III in San Marcos

Date & Time: May 31, 1979 at 1042 LT

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Operator:

Registration:

N5654M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Test

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Schedule:

San Marcos - San Marcos

MSN:

T-303

YOM:

1979

Location:

San Marcos

Texas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5300

Captain / Total hours on type:

6.00

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane was engaged in a local experimentation flight at San Marcos Airport on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During the last segment, at level off, the airplane landed hard and struck the runway surface. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane came on its belly. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Hard landing following improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper level off,
- Overload failure,
- FAA flight test pilot at controls.

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Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin IIIB in Grønholt

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Merlin Flite

Registration:

OY-ATW

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

T-261

YOM:

1976

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Circumstances:

The crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing near Grønholt Airport. Upon landing in a pasture, the airplane lost its both wings and came to rest. There were no injuries.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin IIIA in Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1977 at 1923 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

INA Aviation

Registration:

N5329M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

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Schedule:

Farmingdale - Nassau

MSN:

T-243

YOM:

1974

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1200

Captain / Total hours on type:

600.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Nassau Airport, the pilot decided to make a go-around when the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on final approach.

Final Report:

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin IIIA in San Antonio: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1977 at 0054 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Swearingen Aviation

Registration:

N34SM

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Site:

Schedule:

Seattle – San Antonio

MSN:

T-263

YOM:

1976

Location:

San Antonio

Texas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

18812

Captain / Total hours on type:

283.00

Circumstances:

While approaching San Antonio Airport by night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling, rain and fog. Too low, the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames few miles short of runway 12R. It was destroyed by a post crash fire and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on initial approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling (200 feet),
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Cleared for ILS approach runway 12R, navigation receiver turned to frequency for ILS approach to runway 03R.

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Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III in Montreal

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1973

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

AiResearch Aviation

Registration:

N5296M

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Montreal-Pierre-Elliott Trudeau (ex Dorval)

MSN:

T-219

YOM:

1971

Location:

Quebec

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

While descending to Montreal-Dorval Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and a limited visibility due to snow falls. Unable to locate the runway, the captain decided to abandon the approach and initiated a go-around manoeuvre. Few minutes later, a second attempt to land was also abandoned for similar reasons. During a third attempt, the crew descended below the glide to establish a visual contact with the ground when the airplane struck the ground. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane slid in an open field before coming to rest few dozen meters short of runway. All eight occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The crew descended below the MDA in marginal weather conditions.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III in São Paulo

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Registration:

PT-DUX

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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