# FAA incident reports: Christen Industries A-1 A list on [Christen Industries A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 52 reports - [Incident 20240202000899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240202000899I.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Crystal, MN · Feb 2, 2024 · N2923W · Minor damage > The PIC was conducting pattern work. The PIC attempted a wheel landing first. During the roll-out, the PIC “tapped” the brakes and the aircraft tipped forward resulting in a propeller strike. As the aircraft was tipping forward, the PIC attempted to pull back… - [Incident 20231020017589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231020017589I.md): Christen Industries A-1 · St George, UT · Oct 20, 2023 · N9605R · Minor damage > Pilot approached sgu and landed without incident. Upon rollout, the aircraft swerved hard to the left. Pilot attempted to correct with full rudder, but the aircraft was unresponsive. After exiting the aircraft the emergency crew from the airport noted that… - [Accident 20220831016859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220831016859A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Point Mackenzie, AK · Aug 31, 2022 · N9622V · Substantial damage > Operating off airport near Point Mackenzie, AK, pilot reported strong winds from southwest then shifting north during landing attempt. Pilot initiated go-around procedure at approximately 200 feet above ground, aircraft encountered low wing stall during turn… - [Accident 20210923017489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210923017489A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage > 2021-09-23 N2923W Christen Industries Inc A-1, flipped upside down during landing at kfcm. During landing on runway 28R at kfcm with left crosswind aircraft made an abrupt left turn, right wing stuck pavement consistent with a ground loop and aircraft nosed… - [Accident 20210630012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210630012419A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Hollister, ID · Jun 30, 2021 · N9609H · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from a field adjacent to his friends house and climbed to 7500 - 8000 MSL to practice slow flight and steep turns. After 15 minutes he pulled power to idle and descended back to the filed which is approximately 4200 MSL. As he flew over the… - [Accident 20210620010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210620010299A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wilmington, OH · Jun 20, 2021 · N2932W · Substantial damage > 06/20/2021, The pilot operating N2932W departed OH77 from the grass at a heading around 219 degrees which is perpendicular to runway 1/19. The aircraft became airborne and was in ground effect when the aircraft experienced a crosswind gust which lifted the… - [Accident 20201019016839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201019016839A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Moses Lake, WA · Oct 19, 2020 · N9600J · Substantial damage > On final approach to a private field, aircraft struck power lines and crashed short of the runway. - [Incident 20170304005579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170304005579I.md): Christen Industries A-1 · El Cajon, CA · Mar 4, 2017 · N9605Z · No damage > PIC was practicing touch and go landings on runway 27L. On downwind the PIC remembers the tower reporting the wind at 220. PIC landed, retracted the flaps but failed to respond quickly enough to a wind gust causing the aircraft to weathervane and depart the… - [Accident 20170109017809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170109017809A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Milton Freewate, OR · Jan 9, 2017 · N9598Z · Destroyed > During a local flight, the engine began to run rough. Pilot pulled carb ice with no change and decided to land in a snow-covered field to diagnose. Landed without incident. Pilot performed a run-up, leaned mixture to clear the plugs, performed a mag check ?… - [Accident 20151213019779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151213019779A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Broadus, MT · Dec 13, 2015 · N29712 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was flying low up the powder river when it struck a telephone line. The telephone line slowed the aircraft down below stall speed before it broke. The aircraft crashed into a tree on the side of the river. - [Accident 20140622009709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622009709A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Tampa, FL · Jun 22, 2014 · N436C · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > I watched the video (taken by an airport FBO employee) of the accident. The pilot took off from the grass parallel to rwy 23 at vdf. The aipplane remained three feet above the ground for less than 100 feet then it began a 45 degree banked turn to the left.… - [Accident 20140622009409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140622009409A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Warden, ID · Jun 22, 2014 · N2914Q · Substantial damage > Huskey N2914Q departed othello, Washington (S70) traveling to o'sullivan lake had bird strike landed Warden, WA (2S4). - [Accident 20110830020279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110830020279A.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Butte City, CA · Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Destroyed > Aircraft was observed conducting touch and go landings when a wingtip struck the the ground, the aircraft cartwheeled and caught fire. - [Accident 20080823843459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823843459A.md): Chris A1 · Dalles, OR · Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damage > (-23) On landing at an unnamed airstrip near the Dalles, Oregon the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft which veered to the left and struck several rocks with the left wheel. He then tried to correct his direction of travel and the right gear… - [Incident 20080628839319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080628839319I.md): Chris A1 · Pueblo, CO · Jun 28, 2008 · N2879T · Substantial damage > (-23) Airman entered a right downwind for runway 25 at Rock Creek Airport (99C0) after observing the windsock and blowing dust patterns that he states were indicating light and variable winds. Touchdown and initial rollout were normal, according to the… - [Accident 20070730022589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070730022589A.md): Chris A1 · Elm Springs, SD · Jul 30, 2007 · N661FB · Destroyed > (-23) The accident occurred on 7-30-07 about 0700 MDT near Elm Springs, SD. The pilot and passenger (gunner) who work for the state of south dakota were conducting low altitude aerial predator control when the aircraft's left wing struck the ground, nosed… - [Incident 20070627020319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070627020319I.md): Chris A1 · Sitka, AK · Jun 27, 2007 · N95962 · No damage > (-23) Reported nose over after landing on Sitka airport. Slight crosswind at the airport. Pushed tail down and moved it to aircraft tiedown/parking. Reported by fss to roc/fsdo. No injuries to pilot or passenger. No damage to aircraft. Prop damaged. Prop and… - [Accident 20070601020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070601020529A.md): Chris A1 · Loa, UT · Jun 1, 2007 · N9602R · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) On Friday June 1, 2007 at 0815 MDT, a Aviat husky AV-1, N9602R, piloted by [privacy data omitted], with one passenger (gunner) on board, collided with terrain while maneuvering during a predator control mission for the Utah dept. Of agriculture. Both… - [Incident 20061105022799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061105022799I.md): Chris A1 · Marksville, LA · Nov 5, 2006 · N28808 · Minor damage > (-23) At the end of rollout on Private grass field, aircraft encountered hump in field with soggy area. Pilot began turn to back-taxi and plane nosed over. - [Accident 20060619012629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060619012629A.md): Chris A1 · Mcgrath, AK · Jun 19, 2006 · N9622V · Substantial damage > (-23) The airplane nosed over while landing at a remote mining strip. (-23 amendment) according to the pilot, he was attempting a wheel landing on an airstrip that was wet. When the main wheels touched down he applied too much braking and the aircraft nosed… - [Accident 20060529023879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060529023879A.md): Chris A1 · Linden, NJ · May 29, 2006 · N9613Q · Substantial damage > (-23) At approximately 1200L pilot pulled out aircraft from hangar. Battery was not charged due to previous alternator problem on 05/28/2006. The pilot stated that he set the parking brake and chocked one wheel. He set the magneto switch to left on. He then… - [Accident 20060423008169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060423008169A.md): Chris A1 · Creston, CA · Apr 23, 2006 · N96088 · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he was cruising at approx. 500'AGL when he struck a power line. The engine began to run rough which then resulted in an unscheduled off field emergency landing. - [Incident 20060307003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060307003089I.md): Chris A1 · Dillingham, AK · Mar 7, 2006 · N96009 · Minor damage > (-23) During a pleasure flight conducted under FAR part 91, the owner and pilot of N96009, a Chris A-1, caused the aircraft to nose over resulting in the propeller striking the ground. The private rated pilot reported that while landing on a frozen lake the… - [Incident 20051119028359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051119028359I.md): Chris A1 · Saint George, UT · Nov 19, 2005 · N9616C · Minor damage > (-23) After landing the pilot was taxiing the aircraft when a gust of wind quickly raised the right wing. The left wing hit the ground and it dragged on the ground. The wing tip was damaged and there are some small wrinkles in the fabric of the wing. The… - [Accident 20041220032299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041220032299A.md): Chris A1 · Terreton, ID · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Destroyed > (-23) On December 20, 2004, an A-1 husky, N2898D, was on a VFR flight hunting coyotes for the usda. The aircraft crashed. - [Accident 20040625014429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040625014429A.md): Chris A1 · Bethel, AK · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 25, 2004 at about 1330 ast, a float-equipped christen husky A-1 airplane, N9591C, sustained substantial damage during an in-flight collision with terrain, following an aborted landing on heart lake, about 80 miles east of Bethel, Alaska. The… - [Accident 20040404010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040404010299A.md): Chris A1 · Curtis, NE · Apr 4, 2004 · N9599B · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Witnesses stated that the pilot performed a short field takeoff to the south and climbed straight up to approximately seventy-five feet to one hundred feet of altitude. The pilot did what was described as a hammerhead type of manuever. The pilot was… - [Incident 20030330004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030330004499I.md): Chris A1 · Laramie, WY · Mar 30, 2003 · N9603F · Minor damage > (-23) As the aircraft landed and the tail wheel touched the runway, the aircraft veered to the right resulting in the right wing tip and propeller blade tips hitting the runway. No injuries reported. The left tail wheel spring clip pulled through the steering… - [Accident 20030308005379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030308005379A.md): Chris A1 · Cahokia, IL · Mar 8, 2003 · N96033 · Substantial damage > (-23) While landing on runway 12R, the pilot lost control of the airplane after initial touchdown. The aircraft departed the runway to the right after weather-vaning into the wind. The aircraft rolled to strike the left wingtip on the ground, then pitched… - [Accident 20020915028729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020915028729A.md): Chris A1 · Chetek, WI · Sep 15, 2002 · N9598C · Substantial damage > (-23) During climb out, aircraft veered to the right. PIC could not control aircraft and hit power pole with right wing while left wing hit power line and turned aircraft 90 degrees and impacted to the ground nose first. Inspection confirmed no discrepancies… - [Incident 20000415001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000415001819I.md): Chris A1 · Hanksville, UT · Apr 15, 2000 · N2879T · Minor damage > (-23) During taxi at old mining strip the aircraft hit a soft spot and at the same time a gust of wind picked up the tail of the aircraft, standing it on its nose. As the aircraft went nose down the pilot shut off the engine. The aircraft stayed in this… - [Accident 19990219001689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990219001689A.md): Chris A1 · Battle Mountain, NV · Feb 19, 1999 · N2UJ · Substantial damage > Department of wildlife public use acft was shooting coyotes for population control when it went to check out a kill. Encountered a pocket of air or a downdraft, and struck the ground. Other circumstances are unknown. (.19) on February 19, 1999, about 0930… - [Accident 19980906028409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980906028409A.md): Chris A1 · Selawik, AK · Sep 6, 1998 · N28973 · Substantial damage > (.4) On September 6, 1998, about 1800 Alaska daylight time, a christen industries A-1 husky airplane, N28973, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing on an off airport landing strip, 54 miles southeast of Selawik, Alaska, at position… - [Incident 19980615025309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980615025309I.md): Chris A1 · Wendover, UT · Jun 15, 1998 · N2897U · Minor damage > Pilot lost control of aircraft during landing at Wendover, Utah. Props struck runway and aircraft eventually came to rest on its nose. Mechanic reports minimal damage to props and spinner. No injury to pilot. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 19971202041289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971202041289A.md): Chris A1 · West Jefferson, NC · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On forced landing due power loss rt wing struck wires and came to rest in a residential yard. Rt wing seperated. (-23) the pilot was engaged in local flying and was "hedge hopping." The aircraft impacted a television cable (one inch in diameter) suspended… - [Incident 19961006037359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961006037359I.md): Chris A1 · Unity, ME · Oct 6, 1996 · N2950Q · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot reported that after landing in a farmer's field, the aircraft hit a ditch. The aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot stated that he inspected the field prior to landing, but did not see the ditch. - [Accident 19960218001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960218001969A.md): Chris A1 · Miami, FL · Feb 18, 1996 · N2923B · Substantial damage > Bounced on landing. Began go around engine hesitated aircraft drifted into trees. - [Accident 19960201044479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960201044479A.md): Chris A1 · Lakeview, OR · Feb 1, 1996 · N2866B · Substantial damage > Usda flight chasing coyotes. Distracted by gunner. Gear touched snow on frozen lake. Nosed over. - [Incident 19950728027349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728027349I.md): Chris A1 · Casper, WY · Jul 28, 1995 · N29561 · Minor damage > During turn off runway right main gear collapsed. - [Accident 19950610017859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950610017859A.md): Chris A1 · Tyonek, AK · Jun 10, 1995 · N9622V · Substantial damage > Struck a ditch landing on a sandbar. Broke right main axle. Veered sharply collapsed left main gear. - [Accident 19950321013769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950321013769A.md): Chris A1 · Miami, FL · Mar 21, 1995 · N2923B · Substantial damage > Tail gear assembly failed landing. Swerved. Wing damaged. Nut missing from tailwheel attach bolt. Assembly twisted. - [Incident 19940805031629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940805031629I.md): Chris A1 · Owasso, OK · Aug 5, 1994 · N2927R · Minor damage > Swerved on touchdown. Over corrected. Lost control. Ran through a fence. Low time in tail dragger. - [Accident 19940521011829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940521011829A.md): Chris A1 · Ogden, UT · May 21, 1994 · N103TB · Substantial damage > Lost directional control landing. Ground looped. - [Incident 19940420014059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940420014059I.md): Chris A1 · Wilmington, OH · Apr 20, 1994 · N2932W · Minor damage > Student pilot lost directional ontrol on rollout. Veered off runway. Hit a barb wire fence. - [Accident 19940319005949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940319005949A.md): Chris A1 · Dutch John, UT · Mar 19, 1994 · N2925Z · Substantial damage > Veered off runway on takeoff roll. Nosed over in sagebrush. Blamed quartering crosswind shift. - [Incident 19931024044079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931024044079I.md): Chris A1 · Valley, NE · Oct 24, 1993 · N9607T · Minor damage > On landing rollout prior to stopping a hawk flew at propeller. Pilot used brakes. Nosed up on nose. - [Incident 19930709026979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930709026979I.md): Chris A1 · Valley, NE · Jul 9, 1993 · N9607T · Minor damage > Student made a hard landing. Instructor took control. Attempted go around. Aborted when unable to gain airspeed. - [Incident 19910915039899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910915039899I.md): Chris A1 · Owyhee Reservoi, OR · Sep 15, 1991 · N9606T · Minor damage > While landing on a sandbar aircraft entered sand and gear sank. Aircraft nosed over. - [Incident 19910516031669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910516031669I.md): Chris A1 · Elk Mountain, WY · May 16, 1991 · N2879T > Loss of engine RPM. Forced landing in field. Carburetor heat door had detached from mount. Lodged in the air inlet. - [Accident 19901104052139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901104052139A.md): Chris A1 · Afton, WY · Nov 4, 1990 · N9609G · Substantial damage > Engine quit en route. Force landed on road. Hit ditch on curve. Carb heat control broken and wired too off position Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1/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 aircraft_model_code IN ('221020X') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1/incidents --- 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.