# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB WPR25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA008.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9928P · Substantial damage
  > On October 8, 2024, about 0745 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-36-285, N9928P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marana, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN20LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA381.md): Piper PA36 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N57607 · Substantial damage
  > 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 altitude.
- [NTSB GAA19CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA437.md): Piper PA36 · Bancroft, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2019 · N57799 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA36 · McCook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N132VA · Substantial damage
  > 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 an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA519.md): Piper PA 36-285 · Woodburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N9913P · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Lowerre Bruce T S 12-E · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N220BL · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined because the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Galena, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N57719 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N269JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA616.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Clark, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N57625 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a levy.
- [NTSB DFW08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA196.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N57601 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.
- [NTSB MIA01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA208.md): Morton S. Dismuke Spencer Amphib 1-12E · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N112MD · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hazleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N9970P · Substantial damage
  > 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 power loss; and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N57824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial apllication operations.
- [NTSB DEN90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA056.md): Cessna 404 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N409EX · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA258.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N269JW · Destroyed
  > The plt cleared some power lines and descended to spray a sunflower field. The acft descended until it contacted the flowers with the landing gear. The tall flowers destroyed the leading edges of the acft wings and the landing gear. The drag slowed the acft…
- [NTSB MIA84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA211.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N57593 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff at about 150 ft AGL the propeller hub failed allowing one propeller blade to separate from the acft. The pilot flew the forced landing straight ahead into trees. Metallurgical examination of the hub revealed evidence of a fatigue…
- [NTSB FTW83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA266.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Anson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N57751 · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, while in flt, the eng was running smooth, but seemed to lack power. He checked the instruments & noted that the manifold pressure & eng RPM were normal. Then while at aprx 60 ft AGL, all power was lost. Subsequently, the acft crashed on…
- [NTSB MKC82FCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ04.md): Piper PA-36 · North Platte, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N57738 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway during takeoff on a planned agricultural flight. After departing the runway, it continued for a distance through uncut wheat until it contacted a shallow washout and small bank, then flipped over. There…
- [NTSB LAX82FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUM07.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N9979P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude after taking off from a wet and muddy runway. He closed the throttle and landed in a cotton field, but was unable to stop the aircraft before hitting a ditch. Reportedly, the previous (first) takeoff…
- [NTSB LAX81DVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA56.md): Piper PA-36 · Mcfarland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1981 · N9918P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRA24.md): Boeing A75N1 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1981 · N62586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA05.md): Piper PA-36 · Hayti, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1980 · N55713 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80DTK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTK15.md): Piper PA-36 · Groton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1980 · N9910P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA078.md): Cessna 320F · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N30CR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DLD69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD69.md): Piper PA-36 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N44465 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP23.md): Piper PA-36 · Mesa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1979 · N9901P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVA21.md): Piper PA-36 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1979 · N9946P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ94.md): Piper PA-36 · Cashion, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N9911P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FTK26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK26.md): Piper PA-36 · Fredrick, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1978 · N9910P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG44.md): Piper PA-36 · Bolckow, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1978 · N57738 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DVA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVA32.md): Piper PA-36 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1978 · N57572 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FEP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEP29.md): Piper PA-36 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1978 · N9992P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FTK33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FTK33.md): Piper PA-36 · Kennebec, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1977 · N9947P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA022.md): Piper PA-36 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N57821 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA022.md): Piper PA-36 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N57822 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FER91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER91.md): Piper PA-36 · Delavan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1976 · N56167 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCJ57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCJ57.md): Piper PA-36 · Bertrand, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1976 · N57601 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FKG85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG85.md): Piper PA-36 · Blakely, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1976 · N56498 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRD32.md): Piper PA-36 · Palmetto, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1976 · N55632 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPG61.md): Piper PA-36 · Monette, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 16, 1975 · N55512 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FRD43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRD43.md): Piper PA-36 · Chataignier, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1974 · N55909 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCQ15.md): Boeing A75 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1973 · N75847 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ08.md): Piper PA-36 · Russellville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1973 · N56444 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA40.md): Spencer S-12-D · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1972 · N111DA · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('17038')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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