# Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-6

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 51648
- Manufacturer (registry): P & W
- Model: R-985-AN-6
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 400 hp
- Installed in: 2 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-an-6

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N52928](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52928): [Miller David L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20DAVID%20L%20JR), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1944, S/N 1018
- [N63597](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63597): [Spence Ron J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCE%20RON%20J), [Germantown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Germantown), built 1944, S/N 1830

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA23LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA032), Oct 14, 2022: Howard DGA-15P (N63597), Lawrenceburg, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20221014017929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221014017929A), Oct 14, 2022: Howard Aircraft DGA-15P (N63597), Lawrenceburg, TN, Substantial damage. On landing ground roll a wind gust lifted the right wing. During correction the left wheel left the hard surface with a side load which broke the left tie…
- [Incident 19821024059959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821024059959I), Oct 24, 1982: Jbmstr DGA15P (N52928), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing. Aircraft veered off the runway and turned over on its back.
- [Incident 19810825062299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810825062299I), Aug 25, 1981: Jbmstr DGA15P (N52928), Lansing, MI, Minor damage. Pilot bounced aircraft on landing. Found right landing gear strut broken.

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