Air Reldan, Inc.
Also recorded as: AIR RELDAN INC, AIR RELDAN, INC., Air Reldan, Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Air Reldan, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in low visibility conditions.
Operated by AIR RELDAN INC (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor’s failure to adequately correct for a loss of directional control during a simulated single engine approach.
Operated by Air Reldan Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Operated by AIR RELDAN INC (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup.
Operated by AIR RELDAN INC (per NTSB report)
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Operated by AIR RELDAN INC. (per NTSB report)
HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE BLOCKED RUDDER.
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $1,640 · case closed 2004-12-15
Sanction: $1,800 · case closed 2005-02-16
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 2000–2021. Most-reported systems: Electrical power (24) — 1; Landing gear (32) — 1; Wings (57) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 2; MULTIPLE FAILURE — 1.
3 reports on file.
Part: ROD END — SHEARED (NLG DOWNLOCK) · airframe 6,435 hrs
FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR DOWN-LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY, CAUSING A NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE, AND A DUAL ENGINE PROPELLER STRIKE. THE NOSE GEAR DOWN-LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY BENT, AND THEN SHEARED AT THE ADJUSTABLE ROD END.
Part: COUPLER — FAILED (LEFT ENGINE)
LT ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT AT NIGHT. ALTERNATOR FAILURE CAUSE: DRIVE COUPLER FAILURE.
Part: HINGE — CRACKED (RT AILERON)
RIGHT AILERON CENTER HINGE CRACKED FROM CORROSION INSIDE THE RIGHT AILERON. (X)
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N111JA | BEECH E-90 | 1974 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N199PL | BEECH E-90 | 1976 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N201CG | MOONEY M20J | 1976 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N2401E | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N4299C | — | — | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report | |
| N4948P | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N737FK | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N809DM | BEECH E-90 | 1980 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N8350Z | PIPER PA-34-220T | 1981 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N9148B | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N809DM (BEECH E-90) — records 2022 · registered to AIR RELDAN INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N9148B — records 2018 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N737FK — records 2013 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N2401E — records 2011 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N304CW — records 2000–2001 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N4948P — records 1992 · no longer on the FAA registry