# Continental 6-285-A - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17038 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: 6-285-A - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 285 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E12CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E12CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. - Installed in: 35 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 91-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-19-03): Oil Filter · Continental Motors 6-285-A, 6-285-B, 6-285-BA and 169 more. Effective Sep 29, 1991 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-02-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-31): . Issued Jun 10, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (35) - [N373LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373LM): [Adkisson William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADKISSON%20WILLIAM%20C), [Conway, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Conway), built 1969, S/N TE-740 - [N410RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410RM): built 1975, S/N 36-7560084 - [N44523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44523): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1974, S/N 36-7460039 - [N55713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55713): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1973, S/N 36-7360007 - [N55752](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55752): [Snyder Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Snyder, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Snyder), built 1973, S/N 36-7360009 - [N55993](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55993): [Karsenti Ziva](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARSENTI%20ZIVA), [Galesburg, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Galesburg), built 1973, S/N 36-7360025 - [N56635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56635): [Danley Brothers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANLEY%20BROTHERS%20INC), [Willows, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Willows), built 1973, S/N 36-7360063 - [N57609](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57609): [Lazy T Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAZY%20T%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Ashland, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Ashland), built 1975, S/N 36-7660009 - [N57615](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57615): [Newkirk Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWKIRK%20THOMAS%20R), [Garland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Garland), built 1975, S/N 36-7660014 - [N57625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57625): [Stratham Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATHAM%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Axtell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Axtell), built 1975, S/N 36-7660022 - [N57716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57716): [Fishers Flyings Pipers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHERS%20FLYINGS%20PIPERS%20LLC), [Broken Bow, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Broken%20Bow), S/N 36-7660038 - [N57721](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57721): [Goltz Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLTZ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Pembina, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Pembina), built 1975, S/N 36-7660044 - [N57725](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57725): [Bretts Spray Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRETTS%20SPRAY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Onida, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Onida), built 1975, S/N 36-7660047 - [N57738](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57738): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7660054 - [N57751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57751): [Wood Flying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20FLYING%20INC), [Panhandle, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Panhandle), built 1976, S/N 36-7660058 - [N57775](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57775): [Snyder Spraying Serv Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20SPRAYING%20SERV%20INC), [Snyder, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Snyder), built 1976, S/N 36-7660089 - [N57824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57824): [West Central Ag-Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20CENTRAL%20AG-AIR%20INC), [Fergus Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Fergus%20Falls), built 1976, S/N 36-7660132 - [N62586](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62586): [Independent Dusting Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDEPENDENT%20DUSTING%20SERVICE%20INC), [El Campo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Campo), built 1942, S/N 75-4628 - [N65310](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65310): [Glover Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20THOMAS%20B), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7560047 - [N6703H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6703H): [Degroff Ricky E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEGROFF%20RICKY%20E), [Milton, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Milton), built 1946, S/N 19916 - [N75847](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75847): [Independent Dusting Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDEPENDENT%20DUSTING%20SERVICE%20INC), [El Campo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Campo), built 1943, S/N 75-8081 - [N9900P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9900P): [Whitley Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITLEY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Altoona, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Altoona), built 1975, S/N 36-7560002 - [N9901P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9901P): [Williams Fertilizer Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20FERTILIZER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Oregon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Oregon), built 1975, S/N 36-7560003 - [N9904P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9904P): [Rose Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20DALE), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1975, S/N 36-7560007 - [N9911P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9911P): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1975, S/N 36-7560019 - [N9914P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9914P): [County Of Galveston](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20GALVESTON), [Dickinson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dickinson), built 1975, S/N 36-7560022 - [N9923P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9923P): [Mundell Terry D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNDELL%20TERRY%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Rosston, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Rosston), built 1975, S/N 36-7560033 - [N9928P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9928P): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N 36-7560039 - [N9938P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9938P): [Heartland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEARTLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Alliance, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Alliance), built 1975, S/N 36-7560050 - [N9947P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9947P): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1975, S/N 36-7560058 - [N9964P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9964P): [Cabbage Kenneth S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABBAGE%20KENNETH%20S), [Prosser, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Prosser), built 1975, S/N 36-7560075 - [N9966P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9966P): [Grubbs Terry L DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUBBS%20TERRY%20L%20DBA), [Gregory, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Gregory), built 1975, S/N 36-7560077 - [N9976P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9976P): [Sides Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cambridge, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Cambridge), built 1975, S/N 36-7560089 - [N9979P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9979P): [Federal Aerial Applicators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20AERIAL%20APPLICATORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1975, S/N 36-7560092 - [N9981P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9981P): [Butler Billy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20BILLY%20D), [Hilger, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Hilger), built 1975, S/N 36-7560095 ## NTSB investigations (46) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA008), Oct 8, 2024: Piper PA-36-285 (N9928P), Marana, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN20LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA381), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA36 (N57607), Ord, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low… - [NTSB GAA19CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA437), Jul 15, 2019: Piper PA36 (N57799), Bancroft, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA17CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA453), Jul 29, 2017: Piper PA36 (N132VA), McCook, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering downwind during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in… - [NTSB CEN14LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA519), Sep 19, 2014: Piper PA 36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA432), Sep 27, 2013: Lowerre Bruce T S 12-E (N220BL), Pahokee, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined because the wreckage was not recovered. - [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280), May 14, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57719), Galena, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance. - [NTSB CEN10LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA348), Jun 25, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N269JW), Fremont, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA616), Jun 12, 2009: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Clark, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a levy. - [NTSB DFW08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA196), Jul 21, 2008: Piper PA-36-285 (N57601), Petersburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine. - [NTSB MIA01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA208), Aug 4, 2001: Morton S. Dismuke Spencer Amphib 1-12E (N112MD), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The dragging of the right wing during water operations for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane flipping inverted. - [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214), Jul 14, 2001: Piper PA-36-300 (N9900P), Langdon, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot stalled the airplane while manuevering to avoid the power lines. A factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217), Jul 21, 1997: Piper PA-36-285 (N268JW), Hill City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA132), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA-36-285 (N9970P), Hazleton, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a… - [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06), Jun 17, 1991: Piper PA-36-285 (N57824), Fergus Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING AERIAL APLLICATION OPERATIONS. - [NTSB DEN90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA056), Feb 13, 1990: Cessna 404 (N409EX), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB MKC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA258), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA-36-400 (N269JW), Hill City, KS, destroyed - [NTSB MIA84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA211), Jul 25, 1984: Piper PA-36-285 (N57593), Bainbridge, GA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA266), Jun 4, 1983: Piper PA-36-285 (N57751), Anson, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MKC82FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ04), Jul 9, 1982: Piper PA-36 (N57738), North Platte, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX82FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM07), Jun 22, 1982: Piper PA-36-285 (N9979P), Imperial, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA56), Jul 31, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N9918P), Mcfarland, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW81DRA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA24), Apr 19, 1981: Boeing A75N1 (N62586), El Campo, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA05), Dec 5, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N55713), Hayti, MO, destroyed - [NTSB DEN80DTK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTK15), Jul 9, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N9910P), Groton, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA078), Sep 9, 1979: Cessna 320F (N30CR), Chestertown, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLD69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD69), May 22, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N44465), Bartow, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79DYP23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP23), Apr 25, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N9901P), Mesa, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FVA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVA21), Mar 14, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N9946P), Los Banos, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX78FUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ94), Aug 19, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N9911P), Cashion, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FTK26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK26), Jul 14, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N9910P), Fredrick, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG44), Jul 4, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N57738), Bolckow, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DVA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVA32), Mar 29, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N57572), Delano, CA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FEP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP29), Mar 22, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N9992P), Neenah, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FTK33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FTK33), Jul 26, 1977: Piper PA-36 (N9947P), Kennebec, SD, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA022), Apr 26, 1977: Piper PA-36 (N57821), Pierre, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC77FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA022), Apr 26, 1977: Piper PA-36 (N57822), Pierre, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC76FER91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER91), Aug 24, 1976: Piper PA-36 (N56167), Delavan, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76FCJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCJ57), Jul 30, 1976: Piper PA-36 (N57601), Bertrand, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG85), Jul 8, 1976: Piper PA-36 (N56498), Blakely, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FRD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD32), Mar 22, 1976: Piper PA-36 (N55632), Palmetto, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FPG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG61), May 16, 1975: Piper PA-36 (N55512), Monette, AR, destroyed - [NTSB FTW74FRD43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRD43), May 23, 1974: Piper PA-36 (N55909), Chataignier, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74DCQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCQ15), Oct 13, 1973: Boeing A75 (N75847), Plains, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD74FLQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ08), Sep 16, 1973: Piper PA-36 (N56444), Russellville, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA40), May 28, 1972: Spencer S-12-D (N111DA), Avalon, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (63, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20241008014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008014119A), Oct 8, 2024: Piper PA-36-285 (N9928P), Marana, AZ, Substantial damage. On 10/8/2024. Piper pawnee brave was performing agricultural/crop dusting operations on a field south-east of Marana Regional Airport (avq). The pilot reported… - [Accident 20200818016359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200818016359A), Aug 18, 2020: Piper PA-36-285 (N57607), Ord, NE, Substantial damage. Pilot delayed 2 hours following a frontal system passing through the area. Load out of the aircraft was approx. 3/4 fuel and 155 gal of applicant. The pilot… - [Accident 20190715016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190715016619A), Jul 15, 2019: Piper PA-36-285 (N57799), Bancroft, ID, Destroyed. On July 15, 2015, the pilot returned with his second load to continue spraying. He reports everything was the same as when spraying the first load while low in… - [Accident 20170729012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729012889A), Jul 29, 2017: Piper PA-36-285 (N132VA), Mccook, NE, Substantial damage. During aerial application the pilot was attemptiing to line up on a downwind pass, on the third attempt the aircraft lost lift and was flown into the ground,… - [Accident 20140919019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140919019749A), Sep 19, 2014: Piper PA-36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, Substantial damage. On 09/19/2014 at a grass stip in Woodburn Indiana (53II), a Piper PA-36-285, piloted by a commercial pilot [privacy data omitted], crashed into a corn field… - [Incident 20140731017679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140731017679I), Jul 31, 2014: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Seneca, KS, No damage. The pilot was making an aerial application to a field and was making a clean-up pass parallel to a gravel road. He saw a powerline and pulled up sharply. He… - [Accident 20130927020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130927020329A), Sep 27, 2013: Lowerre Bruce T S-12-E (N220BL), Pahokee, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. An experimental amateur-built amphibious Lowerre S-12-E, N220BL, registered to and operated by a private individual, came to rest inverted in lake okeechobee… - [Incident 20130904016589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130904016589I), Sep 4, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N9913P), Woodburn, IN, No damage. At 500 ft. AGL ferring from loading site to field to apply seed, enging made a loud noise and began to smoke from the engine compartment. Emergency landing… - [Accident 20130514012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130514012409A), May 14, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57719), Galena, KS, Destroyed. After take of from the baxter springs airport (78KS) the pilot leveled off and noticed a drop in oil pressure, in the process of trying to find a place to land… - [Incident 20130320007969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130320007969I), Mar 20, 2013: Piper PA-36-285 (N57609), Tipton, OK, Minor damage. On March 20, 2013 the okc FSDO was notified that a Piper pawnee, PA36 had engine failure (pt 6-20) in flight and made an emergency landing a mile sw from the… - [Accident 20100625037649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100625037649A), Jun 25, 2010: Piper PA-36-285 (N269JW), Fremont, NE, Destroyed. On June 25, 2010, at 1423 CDT, a Piper PA-36-285, N269JW, [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident 2-3 miles northwest of the… - [Accident 20090612053889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090612053889A), Jun 12, 2009: Piper PA-36-285 (N57625), Clark, SD, Substantial damage. 6/12/2009 Pilot [privacy data omitted] flew N57625 under [privacy data omitted] part 137 certificate O2HG performing agriculture spray operations. He departed… - [Accident 20080721841139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080721841139A), Jul 21, 2008: Piper PA36285 (N57601), Petersburg, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On July 21, 2008 at approximately 1438 CDT, N57601, a 1975 Piper pawnee brave, PA-36-285-300, operated by betrand spraying LLC (J3GG) made an emergency… - [Accident 20010804020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010804020329A), Aug 4, 2001: Amtr 112E (N112MD), Pensacola, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 4, 2001, about 1530 central standard time, a morton s. dismuke spencer amphib 1-12E, N112MD, registered to an individual, crashed while… - [Accident 20010714017169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010714017169A), Jul 14, 2001: Piper PA36285 (N9900P), Langdon, ND, No damage. (-23) On July 14, 2001, at approximately 1330 CDT, a Piper PA-36-285, N9900P, sustained substantial damage performing an agriculture aerial application flight.… - [Incident 20010609019509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609019509I), Jun 9, 2001: Piper PA36285 (N9937P), Pineisland, NY, Minor damage. (-23) During aerial application of economic poisons, pilot did not see overhead electrical wires at end of field. Hit wires with tail wheel, causing minor… - [Accident 19970721047119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970721047119A), Jul 21, 1997: Piper PA36285 (N268JW), Hill City, KS, Substantial damage. (-16) Aircraft departed Hill City, KS airport (hlc) enroute to a local flight for the purpose of agriculture spraying. After departure after climbing to 50 ft.… - [Accident 19960620047679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960620047679A), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA36285 (N9970P), Hazelton, ID, Substantial damage. (-16) On 06/20/96, N9970P, Piper PA-36, departed Hazelton municipal airport enroute for local spraying operation. Pilot started at 60 mph on take-off roll,… - [Incident 19960105004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960105004109I), Jan 5, 1996: Cessna 404CESSNA (N409EX), Montrose, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: on a cargo flight from den to mtj, at 17,000 feet the pilot noticed the left oil pressure 10#low, but still in the green. Oil pressure continued… - [Incident 19940907036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940907036509I), Sep 7, 1994: N111BS, Peru, IN, Minor damage. Ran out of fuel shortly after departure. Landed hard on a road. Collapsed landing gear skidded into a ditch. - [Incident 19940602024849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602024849I), Jun 2, 1994: Piper PA36285 (N9940P), Cleo Springs, OK, Minor damage. At cruise lost power. Landed in a pasture. - [Accident 19910615022249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910615022249A), Jun 15, 1991: Piper PA36285 (N57824), Fergus Falls, MN, Substantial damage. Prop and wing struck a powerline while trying to fly under it. Maintained control and flew back to base. - [Incident 19900823046659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900823046659I), Aug 23, 1990: Piper PA36285 (N57602), Menlo, IA, Minor damage. Remained in ground effect on takeoff from sod strip. Aircraft settled and hit post. Landed in field. - [Accident 19900212001989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900212001989A), Feb 12, 1990: Cessna 404CESSNA (N409EX), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed on takeoff roll. Reason for collapse could not be determined. - [Accident 19860922065219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860922065219A), Sep 22, 1986: Piper PA36285 (N65310), Imlay City, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft became airborne early in an attempt to clear trees on takeoff. Pilot failed to maintain airspeed. - [Accident 19840823043029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823043029A), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA36260 (N269JW), Hill City, KS, Destroyed. During spraying operation pilot descended into high vegatation which dragged airplane into ground. - [Accident 19840725034929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725034929A), Jul 25, 1984: Piper PA36285 (N57593), Bainbridge, GA, Destroyed. Loud bang, vibration and ol on the windshield on takeoff climb. Crash landed in trees. Propeller hub broke off. - [Accident 19830604022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830604022769A), Jun 4, 1983: Piper PA36285 (N57751), Anson, TX, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed after engine failed during aerial application operation. - [Incident 19820817047319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820817047319I), Aug 17, 1982: Piper PA36300 (N57602), Manning, IA, Minor damage. Not enough speed for proper liftoff. Hit dike off end of runway. Tall grass and gross weight were factors. - [Incident 19820715039119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820715039119I), Jul 15, 1982: Piper PA36285 (N9932P), Daniels, ID, Substantial damage. Agricultural aircraft settled in turn in canyon. Gear hit small rise before pilot could dump load. - [Incident 19820714045629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820714045629I), Jul 14, 1982: Piper PA36285 (N9992P), Bejou, MN, Minor damage. Pilot descended over trees at start of spray run, aircraft hit ground, tore off left wheel and axle. High sink rate - [Accident 19820709038829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820709038829A), Jul 9, 1982: Piper PA36285 (N57738), North Platte, NE, Substantial damage. Struck a ditch off end of runway on takeoff. Flipped over. No mechanical defects. Load density altitude a question. - [Accident 19820622024239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820622024239A), Jun 22, 1982: Piper PA36285 (N9979P), Imperial, CA, Substantial damage. Crashed while attempting takeoff from wet, muddy field. Aborted takeoff but could not stop before hitting ditch. - [Accident 19810731046589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810731046589A), Jul 31, 1981: Piper PA36285 (N9918P), Mcfarland, CA, Destroyed. Ag pilot ferrying aircraft hit power-line with right wing and crashed. - [Incident 19810618044159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810618044159I), Jun 18, 1981: Piper STCPA36 (N57819), Fryeburg, ME, Minor damage. Za aircraft flipped over when pilot made forced landing after engine quit. Engine problem not reported this form. - [Accident 19810419018079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810419018079A), Apr 19, 1981: Boeing A75N1 (N62586), El Campo, TX, Substantial damage. Engine lost power. Crash-landed in flooded rice field. Cause unknown. - [Accident 19801205071289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801205071289A), Dec 5, 1980: Piper PA36285 (N55713), Hayti, MO, Destroyed. Second test flight of modified airplane failed to maintain flying speed on climbout, stalled. - [Incident 19801010073469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801010073469I), Oct 10, 1980: Amtrsr SPENCERAIRCR (N133SA), Lancaster, CA, Minor damage. Zw zn gear collapsed on landing from not being locked down. Indicator lights showed down and locked. - [Accident 19800709025009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800709025009A), Jul 9, 1980: Piper PA36285 (N9910P), Groton, SD, Substantial damage. Ag pilot stalled in procedure turn during spraying operation. - [Incident 19800606055469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800606055469I), Jun 6, 1980: Piper PA36285 (N9923P), Imperial, CA. Pilot given runway 32 for landing which he refused due to crosswind, elected landing on frequently used taxiway - [Incident 19800406047709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800406047709I), Apr 6, 1980: Piper PA36285 (N57704), Pendleton, OR. Forced landing due to broken exhaust valve. - [Accident 19790909032739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909032739A), Sep 9, 1979: Cessna 320F (N30CR), Chestertown, MD, Substantial damage. Fire in left engine during climb to cruise. Made gear up landing at airport. Found defect exhaust system. - [Incident 19790805030849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790805030849I), Aug 5, 1979: Amtrsr SPENCERAIRCR (N111DA), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. Gear fell into trail position after takeoff. Gear chain was loose. - [Accident 19790522009169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790522009169A), May 22, 1979: Piper PA36285 (N44465), Bartow, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing. - [Accident 19790425013519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790425013519A), Apr 25, 1979: Piper PA36285 (N9901P), Mesa, WA, Substantial damage. Engine stopped due fuel starvation. Factors unreliable fuel indicator and pilot's failure to stick fuel. - [Accident 19790314004659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790314004659A), Mar 14, 1979: Piper PA36285 (N9946P), Los Banos, CA, Destroyed. Aerial applicator pilot hit a tree on pull up from spray run. - [Accident 19780819037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780819037849A), Aug 19, 1978: Piper PA36285 (N9911P), Cashion, AZ, Substantial damage. Magneto brushes not in constant comtact with coil. - [Incident 19780714043969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780714043969I), Jul 14, 1978: Piper PA36285 (N55752), Delta, UT, Minor damage. Engine failed 75 hours after rebuilding, cause not determined. - [Accident 19780714031159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780714031159A), Jul 14, 1978: Piper PA36285 (N9910P), Fredrick, SD, Substantial damage. Carbon brushes,p/n 10-160844,not contacting coil. Seals in fuel inn 638193-1,found hard & aged. - [Accident 19780704016579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780704016579A), Jul 4, 1978: Piper PA36285 (N57738), Bolckow, MO, Substantial damage. Wind gusting to 15K. Dens alt abt 4000FT. All 63: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2014FA0000549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000549), Sep 10, 2014: WEDGE. DISLODGED. A COIL WEDGE WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY, THE WEDGE BECAME LOOSE INSIDE THE MAGNETO AND PASSED BETWEEN THE 2 GEARS, DESTROYING THE PLASTIC ROTO - [SDR 2014FA0000081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000081), Feb 18, 2014: BUSHING. LOOSE. BRONZE CENTER BUSHING IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK IS LOOSE IN THE PLASTIC ALLOWING THE ROTOR ARM TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK. SECOND OCCURRANCE OF THIS - [SDR 2003FA0001132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001132), Oct 28, 2003: CLEVIS BOLT. BROKEN. THE UPPER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STRUT CLEVIS BOLT BROKE. THE BREAK WAS IN THE THREADED SECTION. THE AIRCRAFT TT IS 5998 HRS. THE SAME TIME IN SERVICE FOR THIS C ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (7) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE02352CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE02352CH): Installation of Challenger cleanable oil filter assembly. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA - [STC SE1445SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1445SO): Use of Aero-blend oil additive in Teledyne (non turbocharged) aircraft engines. ProTec --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.