# FAA incident reports: Continental 6-285-A A list on [Continental 6-285-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 63 reports - [Accident 20241008014119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008014119A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Marana, AZ · Oct 8, 2024 · N9928P · 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 that he had already applied two loads of herbicide to the field. After dispensing the third load,… - [Accident 20200818016359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200818016359A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Ord, NE · Aug 18, 2020 · N57607 · 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 has flown with this load many times, and has flown with loads of up to 180 gal, with no issues. AWOS… - [Accident 20190715016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190715016619A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Bancroft, ID · Jul 15, 2019 · N57799 · 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 the valley. He reports there was a thunderstorm in the distance, but believed it wasn?t close… - [Accident 20170729012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729012889A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Mccook, NE · Jul 29, 2017 · N132VA · 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, in the field just north of the field being sprayed. The pilot received no injuries. - [Accident 20140919019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140919019749A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Woodburn, IN · Sep 19, 2014 · N9913P · 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 after the engine stopped producing power. In this case the aircraft was on the ground roll when the… - [Incident 20140731017679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140731017679I.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Seneca, KS · Jul 31, 2014 · N57625 · 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 felt the line bump the tailwheel. He determined that the aircraft was flying normally and returned to… - [Accident 20130927020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130927020329A.md): Lowerre Bruce T S-12-E · Pahokee, FL · Sep 27, 2013 · N220BL · 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 near Pahokee, Florida, during an unknown phase of flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [Incident 20130904016589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130904016589I.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Woodburn, IN · Sep 4, 2013 · N9913P · 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 area was spotted to the left, load was dumped during approach to landing. Landed without further… - [Accident 20130514012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130514012409A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Galena, KS · May 14, 2013 · N57719 · 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 the engine quit. He managed to find an open field and nosed it in. - [Incident 20130320007969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130320007969I.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Tipton, OK · Mar 20, 2013 · N57609 · 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 Tipton ok airport (I08). During emergency landing the left main landing gear buckled causing damage… - [Accident 20100625037649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100625037649A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fremont, NE · Jun 25, 2010 · N269JW · 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 Fremont municipal airport (kfet), Fremont, Nebraska. The aircraft departed the tekamah municipal… - [Accident 20090612053889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090612053889A.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Clark, SD · Jun 12, 2009 · N57625 · 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 8D7 airport around 1015 CDT with 120 gallons of chemical. During spray operations he was distracted… - [Accident 20080721841139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080721841139A.md): Piper PA36285 · Petersburg, TX · Jul 21, 2008 · N57601 · 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 landing in a field approximately 3/4 of a statute mile southeast of the dirt runway belonging to… - [Accident 20010804020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010804020329A.md): Amtr 112E · Pensacola, FL · Aug 4, 2001 · N112MD · 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 performing high speed taxiing on perdido bay, near Pensacola, Florida, while on a 14 CFR part 91 personal… - [Accident 20010714017169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010714017169A.md): Piper PA36285 · Langdon, ND · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · 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. Aircraft stalled, nose of the aircraft dropped. Pilot banked right to avoid highline wires.… - [Incident 20010609019509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609019509I.md): Piper PA36285 · Pineisland, NY · Jun 9, 2001 · N9937P · 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 damage to aircraft and wires. - [Accident 19970721047119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970721047119A.md): Piper PA36285 · Hill City, KS · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · 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. a/c engine began losing power. A/c was unable to maintain altitude and made a forced landing in a… - [Accident 19960620047679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960620047679A.md): Piper PA36285 · Hazelton, ID · Jun 20, 1996 · N9970P · 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, aircraft seemed slow, not developing power. Pilot executed take-off and subsequently crashed in field… - [Incident 19960105004109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960105004109I.md): Cessna 404CESSNA · Montrose, CO · Jan 5, 1996 · N409EX · 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 down. Pilot turned aircraft around and asked for clearance back to denver. On the way back the oil… - [Incident 19940907036509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940907036509I.md): N111BS · Peru, IN · Sep 7, 1994 · N111BS · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Cleo Springs, OK · Jun 2, 1994 · N9940P · Minor damage > At cruise lost power. Landed in a pasture. - [Accident 19910615022249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910615022249A.md): Piper PA36285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Jun 15, 1991 · N57824 · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Menlo, IA · Aug 23, 1990 · N57602 · 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.md): Cessna 404CESSNA · Denver, CO · Feb 12, 1990 · N409EX · Substantial damage > Nose gear collapsed on takeoff roll. Reason for collapse could not be determined. - [Accident 19860922065219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860922065219A.md): Piper PA36285 · Imlay City, MI · Sep 22, 1986 · N65310 · 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.md): Piper PA36260 · Hill City, KS · Aug 23, 1984 · N269JW · Destroyed > During spraying operation pilot descended into high vegatation which dragged airplane into ground. - [Accident 19840725034929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725034929A.md): Piper PA36285 · Bainbridge, GA · Jul 25, 1984 · N57593 · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Anson, TX · Jun 4, 1983 · N57751 · Destroyed > Aircraft crashed after engine failed during aerial application operation. - [Incident 19820817047319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820817047319I.md): Piper PA36300 · Manning, IA · Aug 17, 1982 · N57602 · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Daniels, ID · Jul 15, 1982 · N9932P · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Bejou, MN · Jul 14, 1982 · N9992P · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · North Platte, NE · Jul 9, 1982 · N57738 · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Imperial, CA · Jun 22, 1982 · N9979P · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Mcfarland, CA · Jul 31, 1981 · N9918P · Destroyed > Ag pilot ferrying aircraft hit power-line with right wing and crashed. - [Incident 19810618044159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810618044159I.md): Piper STCPA36 · Fryeburg, ME · Jun 18, 1981 · N57819 · 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.md): Boeing A75N1 · El Campo, TX · Apr 19, 1981 · N62586 · Substantial damage > Engine lost power. Crash-landed in flooded rice field. Cause unknown. - [Accident 19801205071289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801205071289A.md): Piper PA36285 · Hayti, MO · Dec 5, 1980 · N55713 · Destroyed > Second test flight of modified airplane failed to maintain flying speed on climbout, stalled. - [Incident 19801010073469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801010073469I.md): Amtrsr Spenceraircr · Lancaster, CA · Oct 10, 1980 · N133SA · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Groton, SD · Jul 9, 1980 · N9910P · Substantial damage > Ag pilot stalled in procedure turn during spraying operation. - [Incident 19800606055469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800606055469I.md): Piper PA36285 · Imperial, CA · Jun 6, 1980 · N9923P > 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Pendleton, OR · Apr 6, 1980 · N57704 > Forced landing due to broken exhaust valve. - [Accident 19790909032739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909032739A.md): Cessna 320F · Chestertown, MD · Sep 9, 1979 · N30CR · 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.md): Amtrsr Spenceraircr · Long Beach, CA · Aug 5, 1979 · N111DA · Minor damage > Gear fell into trail position after takeoff. Gear chain was loose. - [Accident 19790522009169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790522009169A.md): Piper PA36285 · Bartow, FL · May 22, 1979 · N44465 · Substantial damage > Pilot lost directional control on landing. - [Accident 19790425013519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790425013519A.md): Piper PA36285 · Mesa, WA · Apr 25, 1979 · N9901P · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Los Banos, CA · Mar 14, 1979 · N9946P · Destroyed > Aerial applicator pilot hit a tree on pull up from spray run. - [Accident 19780819037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780819037849A.md): Piper PA36285 · Cashion, AZ · Aug 19, 1978 · N9911P · Substantial damage > Magneto brushes not in constant comtact with coil. - [Incident 19780714043969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780714043969I.md): Piper PA36285 · Delta, UT · Jul 14, 1978 · N55752 · Minor damage > Engine failed 75 hours after rebuilding, cause not determined. - [Accident 19780714031159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780714031159A.md): Piper PA36285 · Fredrick, SD · Jul 14, 1978 · N9910P · 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.md): Piper PA36285 · Bolckow, MO · Jul 4, 1978 · N57738 · Substantial damage > Wind gusting to 15K. Dens alt abt 4000FT. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('17038') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-6-285-a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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