# FAA incident reports: Pratt & Whitney R1340 series

A list on [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20260909012849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909012849A.md): North American Harvard III · Pottstown, PA · Sep 9, 2026 · N407EZ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stated that he was on a stable final approach to runway 28 with full flaps, and that he was planning a wheel landing as landing was into the setting sun. The pilot stated that the aircraft was low over the runway when an unexpectedly increased decent…
- [Accident 20260820012529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260820012529A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Olene, OR · Aug 20, 2026 · N7501Q · Destroyed
  > On August 20, 2026, about 9:32 pacific daylight time, a Schweizer Aircraft Corp., G-164B, [privacy data omitted], was destroyed when it struck a communication tower near orlene, Oregon. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a part 137…
- [Accident 20260606005989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260606005989A.md): North American SNJ-5C · Midland, VA · Jun 6, 2026 · N98RJ · Substantial damage
  > During practice formation flying, the engine experienced a catostrophic internal failure and stopped. The propeller shaft sheared and propeller departed to the left of the aircraft. As the propeller travelled, it struck the left-wing leading edge twice…
- [Incident 20260406004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260406004559I.md): North American AT-6D · Manassas, VA · Apr 6, 2026 · N796WM · Minor damage
  > Pilot was practicing steep angle of attack approaches for airshow presentations and flies specific patterns at the airport from departure to landing. The pilot had already accomplished 3 t-offs/landings and on his 4th t/off, shortly after departure and…
- [Incident 20260129004339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260129004339I.md): North American AT-6F · Arcadia, FL · Jan 29, 2026 · N6601C · Minor damage
  > Aircraft right main landing gear collapsed after landing and short taxi off runway and into grass.
- [Incident 20251004016879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004016879I.md): North American AT-6D · Tyler, TX · Oct 4, 2025 · N7300C · Minor damage
  > Pilot landed on runway 04 with a right crosswind from 110 at 11 knots, the underside of the left aft wingtip and left aft corner of the aileron were scraped.
- [Accident 20250928014649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250928014649A.md): North American T-6G · Oakland, TN · Sep 28, 2025 · N888WV · Substantial damage
  > ATC reported: Oakland, TN (7TN4):[privacy data omitted], T6, veered left off of runway 26 while on takeoff roll causing the aircraft to collide with trees and flip over. The post crash fire was contained by local fire department. Pilot was transported to the…
- [Accident 20250920014759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250920014759A.md): North American T-6G · Louise, TX · Sep 20, 2025 · N32SZ · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > The accident aircraft was conducting a series of low approaches over a private airfield. After completing an initial low pass, the aircraft entered the traffic pattern to perform a second low approach. Sequence of events: Following the initial pass, the…
- [Accident 20250909014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250909014349A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Dover, DE · Sep 9, 2025 · N8483K · Destroyed
  > The pilot was departing on an agricultural dispensing flight. Video of the departure along with the pilot's statement show the aircraft took off in a 3 point attitude as opposed to raising the tail first for better acceleration. Adequate flying speed was…
- [Accident 20250815010979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250815010979A.md): Grumman American Avn. G-164B · Goodland, IN · Aug 15, 2025 · N7015N · Substantial damage
  > On 08/15/2025 at approximately 17:00 local time, a single engine turbo-propeller Grumman G-164B, suffered a loss of engine power while performing aerial spraying operations. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a mature soybean field. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20250806010719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250806010719A.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Davenport, ND · Aug 6, 2025 · N23069 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot departed base of operations at 1940 CDT to conduct aerial application. The PIC completed the application work and noted the left fuel gauge indicated "low". PIC switched to the right-side gauge as he believed the right tank had more fuel. The "low fuel…
- [Accident 20250723010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723010069A.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hartsburg, IL · Jul 23, 2025 · N2371V · Substantial damage
  > On July 23, 2025 at approximately 0830 local central standard time, an AT-301 with Honeywell TPE331 conversion with 300 gal of funguside and 120 gallons of fuel. Pilot attempted northwest heading departure from a private grass strip in Hartsburg Illinois (40…
- [Accident 20250715008799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250715008799A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Russellville, IN · Jul 15, 2025 · N7501A · Substantial damage
  > On July 15, 2025, at approximately 17:00 local time, at the Durham Airport (II68) in Russellville, Indiana; a Schweizer G-164B single engine aircraft’s right wing contacted the standing mature corn crop that lined the runway while taking off from runway 27.…
- [Accident 20250602004849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250602004849A.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hamlet, NE · Jun 2, 2025 · N60057 · Substantial damage
  > While conducting agricultural operations, the aircraft stuck a set of transmision power lines. Three power lines damaged the prop, windshield frame, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator resulting in an emergency landing in a grass field. As the airplane rolled…
- [Incident 20250601008059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601008059I.md): North American AT-6D · Brandy Station, VA · Jun 1, 2025 · N10602 · Minor damage
  > Inspected aircraft. Found left wing center aileron bracket bent over and broke skin of the wing. Determined this event to be an accident awaiting NTSB call back. Inspected logbooks, aircraft was current prior to the flight. Other damage, left strut housing,…
- [Accident 20250509017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250509017149A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Butte City, CA · May 9, 2025 · N7503L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported at approximatley 0830 hrs on may 9, 2025, that while landing for a reload the approach seemed a little fast, and on touchdown rollout he started to use beta (thrust reverse) without the tail wheel being fully on the ground resulting in the…
- [Incident 20250302006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250302006569I.md): North American AT-6D · Knox, IN · Mar 2, 2025 · N373N · Minor damage
  > On March 2nd, 2025, at approximately 1245 EST a North American AT-6D texan, [privacy data omitted] and piloted by a certificated air transport pilot (ATP), suffered minor left-wing damage and left main landing gear collapse when the aircraft lost control upon…
- [Accident 20240921013969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240921013969A.md): Grumman G-164A · Laplace, LA · Sep 21, 2024 · N6565 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot had just made a pass spraying heading north. As the pilot was making a turn to setup and make a pass headed to the south, a pop was heard from the engine. The pilot felt the plane slow down and tried putting in more fuel with the throttle, but nothing…
- [Accident 20240813017999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240813017999A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Durham, CA · Aug 13, 2024 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while maneuvering under a power line he started to bank the aircraft before he was clear of the line which seperated most of the starboard wing. The aircraft impacted the ground nose first in a flooded rice field. Pictures taken of the…
- [Accident 20240809013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240809013879A.md): Grumman G-164A · Dyess, AR · Aug 9, 2024 · N6569 · Substantial damage
  > Arrived on scene. Aircraft was upside down in a field. Pilot stated that he had lost power after takeoff and made an emergency landing under the power line. Aircraft had flipped. Pilot received minor injuries.
- [Accident 20240629015779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629015779A.md): Grumman G-164A · Toccoa, GA · Jun 29, 2024 · N7849 · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing rollout, the aircraft veered off the left side of runway. The right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing and propeller struck the ground.
- [Accident 20240627010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240627010549A.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Andover, MO · Jun 27, 2024 · N3165C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft departed with full fuel and 1700 lbs of granulated fertilizer. Approximately three miles from the departure airport, the pilot noticed a steady loss of altitude that could not be mitigated with application of full engine power. In an attempt to…
- [Accident 20240625011439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240625011439A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Dona Ana, NM · Jun 25, 2024 · N9709 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On 06/25/2024, at approximately 1300 hours MST, a Grumman agcat (G-164 biplane), was involved in a fatal accident during maneuvering operations. The purpose of the flight was pilot familiarization (fam flight). Pilot was being trained for part 137 operations.…
- [Accident 20240625009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240625009519A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pleasant Grove, CA · Jun 25, 2024 · N6793K · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot he slowly advanced the power lever all the way forward and monitored the aircraft’s position on the runway as the tail was still down. The aircraft did not appear to be accelerating as quickly as it had in previous flights; however, on…
- [Incident 20240622007219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240622007219I.md): North American SNJ-5 · Watkins, CO · Jun 22, 2024 · N3645F · No damage
  > On 6/22/2024 at approximately 09:09, the aircraft was lead of a 3-ship to depart from rwy 17 at Colorado Air And Space Port (cfo). During power-up and taxi, the A&P certificated pilot noticed a bird flying at the end of the runway. The pilot kept the bird in…
- [Incident 20240615007419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240615007419I.md): Ayres S-2R · Presque Isle, ME · Jun 15, 2024 · N5557X · Minor damage
  > 06/15/2024 @ 1009Z - Presque Isle, ME, aircraft [privacy data omitted], Ayres Corporation, S2R, experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing in a field approximately 2.5 miles se pqi airport.
- [Accident 20240613005769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240613005769A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Brookings, SD · Jun 13, 2024 · N1746S · Substantial damage
  > On June 13, 2024, at 1555 (local CDT), an Aero Commander, model S2R aircraft [privacy data omitted]by a commercial spray company was working NE of brooking, SD and ingested several birds/ducks causing engine shutdown and the aircraft to contact the ground in…
- [Accident 20240612022399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612022399A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Dillion, SC · Jun 12, 2024 · N6716Q · Substantial damage
  > During conversation with pilot on 07/23/2025 pilot stated that on 06/10/2024 upon takeoff from a grass strip with full fuel and chemicals an oil pressure gauge blew. He turned around and attempted to land back at same grass strip. Upon landing the aircraft…
- [Accident 20240602006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240602006849A.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Modesto, CA · Jun 2, 2024 · N7522U · Substantial damage
  > On June 02, 2024 the accident aircraft experienced an engine failure while enroute from paso robles (kprb) to eagles nest (CA20). The PIC for the accident aircraft notified kmod tower of the problem and proceeded to execute a forced landing approximately 2…
- [Incident 20240503005939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240503005939I.md): North American AT-6D · Ocala, FL · May 3, 2024 · N8540P · Minor damage
  > Pilot originally planned on landing at his home airport but was unable to obtain landing gear extension lights so elected to land at Ocala where there is emergency response if needed. Aircraft's r/h MLG would not indicate down and lock while the l/h MLG did.…
- [Incident 20240408003739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240408003739I.md): North American T-6G · Titusville, FL · Apr 8, 2024 · N101FT · Minor damage
  > Aircraft (a/c) encountered wind gust on third landing, over runway (rwy) 09. Pilot applied right aileron and left rudder to correct. Wind coming from the right, a/c landed on the right main wheel first, pulled power to idle, while increasing the right aileron…
- [Accident 20240402003179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240402003179A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Apr 2, 2024 · N75099 · Substantial damage
  > On 04/02/2024 at approximately 1300 hours, a 1984 ag cat G164 with FAA registration [privacy data omitted], was being piloted under 137 operations for aerial applications by a single pilot in command. The aircraft departed a private airstrip near 2LA9, loaded…
- [Accident 20231028015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231028015329A.md): Ag-Cat G-164B · Abbeville, LA · Oct 28, 2023 · N910MG · Substantial damage
  > On 10/25/2023, pilot was finishing their spraying runs on a field and had only a couple of runs left to go. After turning and straightening back. Pilot didn't notice the wire and flew into it. Damaging the spinner, right hand wings, and upper aileron.
- [Accident 20230917016452A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230917016452A.md): North American AT-6B · Reno, NV · Sep 17, 2023 · N57418 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > During landing pattern, aircraft 1 was positioned on a left base for rwy 8 with landing gear down. Aircraft 1 had made a radio call declaring his position in the landing pattern. Aircraft 2 was in the left downwind for rwy 8 and had made a radio call…
- [Accident 20230821009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230821009969A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Rice, MN · Aug 21, 2023 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > After completing 13 application loads the pilot rinsed the tank and returned to home airport. The runway is 2500 feet long by 20 feet wide, 1500 feet of the runway is gravel transitioning to asphalt. The pilot performed a 2-point landing, as the tailwheel…
- [Incident 20230808012329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808012329I.md): Grumman G-164 · Applegate, MI · Aug 8, 2023 · N705Y · Minor damage
  > While conducting crop spraying operations the pilot lost situational awareness during a turn around and came in on the wrong side of a tree line/hegde row than he was expecting to. Although he was aware of the power lines, being on the wrong side of the hedge…
- [Accident 20230806013489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230806013489A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Davis, CA · Aug 6, 2023 · N5450 · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > On August 6th, 2023, the pilot ws dusting field when he reported that the engine failed while making a pass at approximately 50' AGL. Aircraft contacted the ground near the east end of the field, nosed over and caught fire. NTSB will be conducting the engine…
- [Accident 20230803011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230803011709A.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jamestown, ND · Aug 3, 2023 · N6015W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was attempting to take off from a private grass runway with an aircraft/engine combination he was unfamiliar with. The pilot stated that he failed to add enough power before reaching the end of the runway. The aircraft became airborne, but when…
- [Accident 20230729013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230729013679A.md): North American AT-6D · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 29, 2023 · N49961 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > On July 29, 2023 at 0905 CST a North American AT-6D texan aircraft [privacy data omitted]piloted by a private pilot impacted the water in lake winnebago WI 4 miles northeast of Oshkosh WI. The aircraft broke apart on impact and was submerged in 18 feet of…
- [Accident 20230708009409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230708009409A.md): North American AT-6G · La Grande, OR · Jul 8, 2023 · N92761 · Substantial damage
  > On July 8th 2023 La Grande, OR (lgd): AT-6G, jsy-uao, while en route to uao the pilot intended to make a stop at minam lodge (private strip) but struck a tree with the left wing while on approach. The pilot was able to maintain power and control and diverted…
- [Accident 20230627008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230627008129A.md): Schweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MN · Jun 27, 2023 · N7503H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Evidence found during the investigation indicates the aircraft stalled while in a steep climb. The aircraft impacted a field unobserved that was located about 1/4 mile northwest of the field being sprayed with wings level in a high rate of decent with a…
- [Accident 20230615008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230615008099A.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Holyoke, CO · Jun 15, 2023 · N6106U · Substantial damage
  > Upon landing on runway 32 Holyoke municipal airport, (heq), Holyoke, CO, [privacy data omitted] an Air tractor AT-401B ground looped. There were no injuries. The runway conditions were dry and the weather was VMC.
- [Incident 20230609013169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230609013169I.md): North American T-6G · Reno, NV · Jun 9, 2023 · N49388 · Minor damage
  > During landing rollout, aircraft ground looped. Damaged right strut. Right wingtip contacted ground and caused wrinkling of right wingtip and outer portion of right wing.
- [Accident 20230609007469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230609007469A.md): North American T-6G · Colorado Spring, CO · Jun 9, 2023 · N16JV · Substantial damage
  > On June 9, 2023, the incident aircraft departed the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (cos) on a local flight with 1 crewmember and 1 passenger. Local weather reported thunder in the vicinity. During the interview, the pilot stated there was…
- [Accident 20230603004279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230603004279A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Paul, ID · Jun 3, 2023 · N4894X · Substantial damage
  > While conducting CFR part 137 agricultural operations, the pilot reported loss of directional control on the takeoff roll, drifting right of centerline and departing the runway environment. The pilot was unable to arrest the loss of directional control with…
- [Accident 20230531003429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230531003429A.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · May 31, 2023 · N8405K · Substantial damage
  > During the accident sequence the pilot felt the aircraft losing altitude during the takeoff climb. The pilot noticed no change in engine performance but felt as if the aircraft had flown into a dust devil and was losing lift. The aircraft briefly touched down…
- [Incident 20230406005239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230406005239I.md): North American T-6G · Ft Worth, TX · Apr 6, 2023 · N821DS · Minor damage
  > Departed kafw to the northwest. Winds were 8 KTS at 010. Upon return winds were higher at 12KT gusting to 18 KTS from 040. Cleared for the option at 34 l I made two touch and goes. Tower asked me to full stop and warned wake turbulence from departing heavy.…
- [Accident 20230329009769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230329009769A.md): North American T-6G · Lakeland, FL · Mar 29, 2023 · N791MH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was landing and on touchdown, pilot lost directional control due to steering cable broke and aircraft ground-looped.
- [Accident 20230307001789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230307001789A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Willows, CA · Mar 7, 2023 · N8424V · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Evidence of the wreckage from [privacy data omitted] indicate that the aircraft was heading eastbound perpendicular to power lines while performing aerial aplication to an almond orchard. The aircraft impacted the bottom power lines approximately 100 yards…
- [Incident 20230121000449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230121000449I.md): North American Harvard II B · Denison, TX · Jan 21, 2023 · N8993 · Minor damage
  > On scene. It appeared that the aircraft taxied into a fuel truck which was parked in the non-movement area of gyi. This was approximately 100 feet North of the self serve fuel station. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and a dent on the engine…

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## 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 ('52016')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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