Fairchild M-62A-3 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 435 Fairchild M-62A-3 airframes on record (built 1940–1965), 56 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Fairchild M-62A-3 accidents
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and to see and avoid the airplane stopped on the edge of the runway.
The pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.
The pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air traffic that prevented an on airport landing.