N370AEFAIRCHILD SA227-AC2026-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

FAIRCHILD SA227-ACS/N: AC-506

Summary

On January 13, 2026, a Fairchild SA227-AC (N370AE) was involved in an incident near Prescott, AZ.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N370AE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA080
Location
Prescott, AZ
Event ID
20260113202294
Coordinates
34.649766, -112.424470
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
AC-506
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
SA227-AC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
12
FAA Model
SA227-AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERIFLIGHT LLC
Address
1515 W 20TH ST
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75261
Country
United States

Analysis

On January 13, 2026, about 0624 mountain standard time, a Fairchild SA227-AC airplane, N370AE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 positioning flight.

According to the pilot, he began the takeoff roll on Runway 3R for a scheduled flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot reported that during a normal takeoff roll, when the aircraft was accelerating through about 50 kts, the airplane began to veer left and subsequently departed the left side of the runway, entering the runway safety area. The airplane then crossed a taxiway before the pilot maneuvered it back onto the runway and brought it to a stop. During the runway excursion, the airplane collided with runway edge lights and a taxiway sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.

The airplane and engine were recovered and will be examined.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA080