# Continental A40 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 17001 - Manufacturer (registry): CONT MOTOR - Model: A40 SERIES - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 40 hp - Installed in: 112 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (112, first 50) - [N1053G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1053G): [Crisman Donlin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRISMAN%20DONLIN%20D), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1982, S/N 1 - [N10547](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10547): [Alfred And Lois Kelch Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALFRED%20AND%20LOIS%20KELCH%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Brodhead, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brodhead), built 1935, S/N 283 - [N10594](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10594): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), S/N 12 - [N11785](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11785): [Revoir Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REVOIR%20RICHARD%20E), [Hastings, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hastings), built 1935, S/N 320 - [N12607](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12607): [Caldwell Stephanie Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALDWELL%20STEPHANIE%20TRUSTEE), [New Middletown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Middletown), S/N 27 - [N12627](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12627): [Brandt Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDT%20TERRY%20R), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1931, S/N 32 - [N12628](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12628): [Shannon Air Museum LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHANNON%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fredericksburg), built 1932, S/N 33 - [N13021](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13021): [Hammond James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20JAMES%20F), [Yellow Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Yellow%20Springs), built 1932, S/N A-236 - [N13114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13114): [Martinez Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTINEZ%20ANTHONY), [Great Bend, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Great%20Bend), S/N 47 - [N13146](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13146): [Dougherty Paul D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGHERTY%20PAUL%20D%20JR), [Bethel, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bethel), built 1932, S/N 54 - [N13179](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13179): [Poplar Grove Aviation Education Assoc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPLAR%20GROVE%20AVIATION%20EDUCATION%20ASSOC%20INC), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1933, S/N 60 - [N13RN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13RN): [Murphy Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20DALE), [Pagosa Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pagosa%20Springs), built 1936, S/N 938 - [N14373](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14373): [Middlebrook Reece](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLEBROOK%20REECE), [Penn Yan, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Penn%20Yan), S/N 117 - [N14419](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14419): [Pietsch Warren A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIETSCH%20WARREN%20A), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1937, S/N 1607 - [N14737](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14737): [Revoir Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REVOIR%20SCOTT%20R), [Hastings, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hastings), built 1935, S/N 144 - [N14757](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14757): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 150 - [N14843](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14843): [Gillespie Bob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLESPIE%20BOB), [Gladys, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Gladys), built 1937, S/N 103 - [N14HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14HD): [Pioneer Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIONEER%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Kingsbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kingsbury), built 1983, S/N 143 - [N15009](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15009): [Stewart Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20MARK%20W), [Arnold, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Arnold), built 1935, S/N 174 - [N15083](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15083): [Mckinley Scott E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINLEY%20SCOTT%20E), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), S/N 222 - [N15333](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15333): [Saint Stephen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAINT%20STEPHEN%20F), [Dunnellon, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dunnellon), built 1935, S/N 251 - [N15676](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15676): [Cournoyer John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COURNOYER%20JOHN%20J), [Ellsinore, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ellsinore), built 1935, S/N 341 - [N15792](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15792): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), S/N 1006 - [N15965](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15965): [Maxson Lee V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXSON%20LEE%20V), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1936, S/N 509 - [N16621](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16621): [Stewart Robert J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20ROBERT%20J%20JR), [Erie, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erie), built 1936, S/N 636 - [N16651](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16651): [Horst Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New Holland, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20Holland), built 1936, S/N 666 - [N16667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16667): [Stewart Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20MARK%20W), [Arnold, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Arnold), built 1936, S/N 682 - [N16747](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16747): [Curtis Air](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURTIS%20AIR), [Pittsfield, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Pittsfield), built 1936, S/N 749 - [N16769](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16769): [Castle Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTLE%20AIR%20LLC), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1936, S/N 771 - [N16935](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16935): [Bowe Drew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20DREW%20J), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1936, S/N 801 - [N16947](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16947): [Tre Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRE%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1936, S/N 813 - [N16957](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16957): [Hurlburt Ronald V DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURLBURT%20RONALD%20V%20DBA), [Durand, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Durand), built 1936, S/N 823 - [N16971](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16971): [Ashley, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ashley), built 1936, S/N 837, Registration pending - [N16DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16DC): [Friedman Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIEDMAN%20RICHARD%20E), [Valley Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Valley%20Center), built 1973, S/N SC1 - [N17220](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17220): [Mcneill Daniel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNEILL%20DANIEL%20A), [Placerville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Placerville), built 1936, S/N 886 - [N17247](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17247): [Antique Preservation Assn Greenfield](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTIQUE%20PRESERVATION%20ASSN%20GREENFIELD), [Greenfield, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Greenfield), built 1937, S/N 913 - [N17253](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17253): [Command Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMAND%20AIRE%20LLC), [Sitka, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sitka), built 1936, S/N 919 - [N17261](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17261): [Schaller Lee W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHALLER%20LEE%20W), [New Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Athens), built 1936, S/N 927 - [N17283](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17283): [Harter Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTER%20MICHAEL%20R), [Greenfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenfield), built 1937, S/N 950 - [N17287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17287): [Tomasz Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMASZ%20STEVE), [Westland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Westland), built 1937, S/N 1222 - [N17390](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17390): [Taylor Douglas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20DOUGLAS%20B), [New Middletown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Middletown), built 1936, S/N 25 - [N17525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17525): [Schulz Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULZ%20MICHAEL%20L), [Norfolk, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Norfolk), built 1936, S/N 945 - [N17549](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17549): [Brown Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20THOMAS%20E), [Coalinga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Coalinga), built 1936, S/N 1049 - [N17554](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17554): [Martinez Anthony Nmn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTINEZ%20ANTHONY%20NMN), [Great Bend, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Great%20Bend), S/N 1057 - [N17569](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17569): [Barry Kevan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20KEVAN), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), S/N 1069 - [N17834](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17834): [Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEBECK%20AERODROME%20MUSEUM), [Rhinebeck, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rhinebeck), S/N 1269 - [N17847](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17847): [Flying M Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20M%20SERVICES%20INC), [Germansville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Germansville), S/N 1282 - [N17872](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17872): [Ficklin Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FICKLIN%20ROBERT%20L), [Fairbury, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Fairbury), built 1937, S/N 1306 - [N17876](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17876): [Beicker Dennie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEICKER%20DENNIE%20L), [Hernando, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hernando), S/N 1310 - [N17910](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17910): [Old Aeroplane Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20AEROPLANE%20CO%20LLC), [Fort Ogden, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Ogden), built 1937, S/N 1510 All 112: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (28) 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 CEN23FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA320), Jul 25, 2023: Heath V-Strut (N9549), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA308), Jun 20, 2014: Taylor J-2 (N16667), Lock Haven, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure. - [NTSB ATL07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA027), Dec 13, 2006: Piper J-2 (N16651), Williamson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202), Aug 1, 2004: Rose Parakeet A-1 (N14843), Kingston, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing. - [NTSB LAX96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA095), Jan 13, 1996: Piper J2 (N17261), Lancaster, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering from crosswind to downwind after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA229), Jul 21, 1995: Darrell Falconar F9 (N218DA), Grand Haven, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug… - [NTSB BFO94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA016), Nov 22, 1993: Taylorcraft J-2 (N19565), Pittstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF SUNGLARE. - [NTSB NYC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA141), Aug 3, 1993: Gera Nieuport II (N44030), Somerville, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB SEA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA124), Jul 5, 1990: Piper J-2 (N19236), Concrete, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TREES. - [NTSB CHI89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA154), Jul 31, 1989: Piper E-2 (N2414), Oshkosh, WI, destroyed. Probable cause: THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION'S (EAA'S) INADEQUATE PROCEDURE FOR PROVIDING CONTROL AND SEPARATION OF AIRCRAFT, ITS INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE OF THE OPERATION, AND INADEQUATE COORDINATION BY… - [NTSB FTW82FPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG06), Dec 26, 1981: Piper J3C-65 (N20886), Star City, AR, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW80DPD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD35), Jun 21, 1980: Piper J-2 (N16669), Bangs, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79DPG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG79), Aug 28, 1979: Piper J-3 (N20886), Fresno, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FYK07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYK07), Mar 6, 1979: Turbulent RWS-1 (N340S), Cresswell, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FQG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG33), Jan 11, 1979: Piper J-3 (N20833), Shallowater, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA125), Sep 19, 1978: Piper E-2 (N12627), Fernandina, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC78DCD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD48), Aug 28, 1978: Taylorcraft A (N19877), Blakesburg, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77DVG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG34), May 20, 1977: Piper J2 (N19518), Travis Afb, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74DKT33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT33), Oct 26, 1973: Thompson Craft (N661), Lantana, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI73FEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP05), Aug 1, 1972: Ganagobie 3 (N1949), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73FIG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FIG09), Jul 25, 1972: Piper J-2 (N19511), Pasadena, MD, destroyed - [NTSB MKC70D0199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0199), Sep 7, 1969: Rose A M A-1 (N14843), Ottumwa, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70D0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0137), May 25, 1969: Piper J-2 (N19518), Wellington, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA69F0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0130), Oct 10, 1968: Taylorcraft A (N19647), Bellevue, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68F0178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0178), Jun 18, 1967: Piper J-2 (N20112), Winters, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC67F0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0067), Jun 3, 1966: Amer Eagle 231 (N487V), East Amherst, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66F0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0082), Aug 15, 1965: Piper J-2 (N15981), Huntington Bc, CA, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X1894](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1894), May 23, 1964: Taylorcraft A (N19832), Robstown, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (26) 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 20230725012099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230725012099A), Jul 25, 2023: Price Christopher R HEATH V-STRUT (N9549), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On July 25, 2023, at 0740 CST, an experimental Heath V-Strut aircraft, [privacy data omitted] departed from Oshkosh WI (osh) to broadhead WI (C37). The pilot… - [Accident 20140620010599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140620010599A), Jun 20, 2014: Taylor J-2 (N16667), Lock Haven, PA, Substantial damage. At approximately 1630, 6/20/2014, during climb out from rwy 27, pilot experienced low engine power output and was not able to maintain positive rate of climb.… - [Incident 20140608008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140608008719I), Jun 8, 2014: Taylor J-2 (N17253), Rush City, MN, Minor damage. During the landing rollout, the pilot reported that the aircraft veered to the right. He was unable to stop the aircraft as it does not have brakes. The… - [Accident 20061213029679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061213029679A), Dec 13, 2006: Aerors J2 (N16651), Williamson, GA, Destroyed. (-23) Inspector statement: I was contacted by my supervisor/faa communications center on December 13, 2006, and was assigned to an accident that had occurred… - [Accident 20040801017782A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040801017782A), Aug 1, 2004: Amtr PARAKEET (N14843), Kingston, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Pellegreno landed N14843, at 0830 hours, at Kingston, OK, F31 and was moving the aircraft under its' own power to the aircraft parking area. The… - [Accident 19960112000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960112000459A), Jan 12, 1996: Aerors J2 (N17261), Lancaster, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled in pattern. Found full nose trim. No mechanical. - [Accident 19950721019159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950721019159A), Jul 21, 1995: Amtrsg FALCONARF9 (N218DA), Grand Haven, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled on short final. Struck wires prior ground impact. (-23) on July 20, 1995 at 2045 hours EDT at the Grand Haven an experimental certificated, amateur… - [Accident 19931122046459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931122046459A), Nov 22, 1993: Piper J2PIPER (N19565), Pittstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Struck a tree 100 feet short and offside of runway turning final to land. Blinded by sun through prop blades. - [Accident 19930803027489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930803027489A), Aug 3, 1993: Amtr NIEUPORT28 (N44030), Somerville, NJ, Substantial damage. Pilot reported engine over heating problem.. On second test overheated lost partial power. Settled into a field. - [Accident 19900705029239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900705029239A), Jul 5, 1990: Piper J2PIPER (N19236), Concrete, WA, Substantial damage. Sink developed on climbout over trees. Stalled into trees. Blamed low powered engine. - [Incident 19900121000769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900121000769I), Jan 21, 1990: Piper J2PIPER (N16669), Brownwood, TX, Minor damage. Engine running rough. Forced landing on golf course. Suspect carburator icing. - [Accident 19890731025912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890731025912A), Jul 31, 1989: Piper E2 (N2414), Oshkosh, WI, Destroyed. Was struck by departing N54403 while being cleared to cross runway by ground crew. Sequencing was too close. - [Incident 19880514023369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514023369I), May 14, 1988: Piper E2 (N13177), Winston Salem, NC, Minor damage. Lost directional control of aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Aircraft struck a building. Aircraft had no brake. - [Incident 19870719052929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719052929I), Jul 19, 1987: Piper J3 (N20156), Cherry Tree, PA, Minor damage. The engine quit due to sticking valves. During the forced landing,the left gear failed from corrosion in the strut - [Incident 19851215073939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851215073939I), Dec 15, 1985: Piper J2PIPER (N17261), Lancaster, CA, Minor damage. Attempted turn off runway and lost directional control. Departed runway and went up on nose. - [Incident 19820711039169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711039169I), Jul 11, 1982: Piper PA32* (N4100R), Cascade, ID, Minor damage. Pilot made an emergency landing when engine lost oil pressure. Found oil filter thru stud fractured on thread line. - [Accident 19811226082189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811226082189A), Dec 26, 1981: Piper J3C65 (N20886), Star City, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot made low-level pass and sharp pullup. Aircraft stalled and crashed into ground. - [Incident 19811017075529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811017075529I), Oct 17, 1981: Piper J2PIPER (N20027), Paris, TN, Minor damage. Zd pilot landed aircraft in grass alongside runway. Crosswind tipped aircraft damaged left wing. - [Accident 19800621021629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800621021629A), Jun 21, 1980: Piper J2PIPER (N16669), Bangs, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climb-out from takeoff. Stalled airplane on emergency landing. Found mag wire had grounded. - [Accident 19790828020349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790828020349A), Aug 28, 1979: Piper J3 (N20886), Fresno, AR, Substantial damage. Checking rice field from low altitude. Leaned down to pick up object on floor of aircraft. Hit rice field. - [Accident 19790306004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790306004189A), Mar 6, 1979: Amtrsg TURBULENT (N340S), Creswell, OR, Substantial damage. Airplane bounced on landing,pilot attempted go around,drifted left of runway,struck tree. - [Accident 19790111007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790111007569A), Jan 11, 1979: Piper J3 (N20833), Shallowater, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft stalled after takeoff. Wing struck ground. - [Accident 19780919039009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780919039009A), Sep 19, 1978: Piper F2PIPER (N12627), Fernandina, FL, Destroyed - [Accident 19780828021869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780828021869A), Aug 28, 1978: Tcraft ATCRAFT (N19877), Blakesburg, IA, Substantial damage. Plt stated eng not warmed up sufficiently before tkof. - [Accident 19770520013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770520013769A), May 20, 1977: Piper J2PIPER (N19518), Travis Afb, CA, Substantial damage. Lack of adequate coordination between ground and local controllers. - [Accident 19731026036469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731026036469A), Oct 26, 1973: Amtr 0562470 (N661), Lantana, FL, Substantial damage. Plt not airplane rated. Plt made a 90 deg banking l turn bfr dscndg. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) 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 SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists A-40-5 --- 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.