Has N8277Q been in an accident?

Yes. N8277Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8277Q?

N8277Q is a 1955 Convair C-131F (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 140999.

N8277Q — 1955 Convair C-131F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N8277Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 140999
Manufacturer: Convair
Model: C-131F
Year: 1955
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W R-2800 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11LA117Jan 17, 2011Charlotte AmalieNo injuries
The captain’s decision to continue the flight with the left engine backfiring, resulting in an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the captain’s decision to continue the flight following a report of black smoke trailing the airplane and in-flight fire damage to the left wheel brake system, resulting in a loss of directional control during an emergency landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1955 Convair C-131F).

Jul 28, 2015deregistered — Kestrel Inc

Frequently asked

Has N8277Q been in an accident?: Yes. N8277Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8277Q?: N8277Q is a 1955 Convair C-131F (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 140999.

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