# Piper PA-36-300 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7103612 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-36-300 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 113 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 38 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-300 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2021-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-16): Wings · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Jul 15, 2021 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 85-02-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-02-05-R1): Piper P/N s 81090-02, 683-107 Placard Installation · Lavia Argentina PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260 and 32 more. Effective Nov 21, 1997 - [AD 92-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-15-15): Engine Mount Attach Points · Piper PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Aug 24, 1992 - [AD 81-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-01): Rudder Control And Harness Cable Assemblies · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 19, 1981 - [AD 76-05-07 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-05-07-R2): Rudder Control System · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 16, 1981 - [AD 78-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-26-05): Elevator And Aileron Control Systems · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Dec 26, 1978 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 83-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-20-03) (historical): Structural Components Replacements · Piper PA-36-285, PA-36-300 and PA-36-375. Effective Nov 11, 1983 ## Registered aircraft (38) - [N125HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125HB): [Kansas Farm & Ranch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANSAS%20FARM%20%26%20RANCH%20INC), [Seneca, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Seneca), built 1978, S/N 367860021 - [N2329Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2329Y): [Heppe Andrew S DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEPPE%20ANDREW%20S%20DBA), [Turner, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Turner), built 1981, S/N 36-8160002 - [N2341Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2341Y): [Flying G Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20G%20AVIATION%20INC), [Drayton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Drayton), built 1981, S/N 36-8160010 - [N2360Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2360Y): [Eggemeyer Bradford J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGGEMEYER%20BRADFORD%20J), [Groom, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Groom), built 1981, S/N 36-8160017 - [N2442V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2442V): [Barts Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Storm Lake, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Storm%20Lake), built 1980, S/N 36-8060017 - [N2460V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2460V): [Benson Dustin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSON%20DUSTIN%20R), [Sheyenne, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Sheyenne), built 1980, S/N 36-8060024 - [N3661E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3661E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 36-7960071 - [N3676E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3676E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 36-7960048 - [N3699E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3699E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 36-7960050 - [N3725E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3725E): [Wells Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Holdrege, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Holdrege), built 1979, S/N 36-7960055 - [N3739E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3739E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 36-7960076 - [N3760E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3760E): [Wells Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Holdrege, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Holdrege), built 1978, S/N 36-7960064 - [N3785E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3785E): [Sabin, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Sabin), S/N 36-7860077, Registration pending - [N3837E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3837E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 36-7960067 - [N3838E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3838E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 36-7960068 - [N3839E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3839E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 36-7960069 - [N4329F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4329F): [Strathman Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATHMAN%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Axtell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Axtell), built 1980, S/N 36-8060009 - [N44523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44523): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1974, S/N 36-7460039 - [N57816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57816): [North Texas Dusters & Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20TEXAS%20DUSTERS%20%26%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Gainesville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gainesville), S/N 36-7660122 - [N57830](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57830): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1977, S/N 36-7760003 - [N57832](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57832): [Sherer Robert O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERER%20ROBERT%20O), [Hayes, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hayes), built 1977, S/N 36-7760005 - [N57834](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57834): [Aircraft Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 36-7760006 - [N57846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57846): [Boardman Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOARDMAN%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Henderson, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Henderson), built 1977, S/N 36-7760017 - [N57859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57859): [Airmotive Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRMOTIVE%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Brigham City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Brigham%20City), built 1977, S/N 36-7760029 - [N57882](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57882): [Dakota Air Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AIR%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Huron, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Huron), built 1977, S/N 36-7760044 - [N57886](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57886): [Bernstein Timothy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNSTEIN%20TIMOTHY%20D), [Faith, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Faith), built 1977, S/N 36-7760048 - [N59652](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59652): [Aircraft Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1977, S/N 36-7760061 - [N59654](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59654): [Quality Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N 36-7760064 - [N59669](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59669): [Sidney Morgan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDNEY%20MORGAN%20D), [Gloucester, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Gloucester), S/N 36-7760078 - [N59678](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59678): [L&M Decuir Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%26M%20DECUIR%20INC), [Cottonport, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Cottonport), built 1977, S/N 36-7760090 - [N59681](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59681): [Aircraft Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1977, S/N 36-7760094 - [N59683](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59683): [Gleason Franklin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLEASON%20FRANKLIN%20R), [Darlington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Darlington), built 1977, S/N 36-7760097 - [N6166B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6166B): [Sides Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIDES%20MICHAEL%20E), [Bartley, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Bartley), built 1979, S/N 367960041 - [N82646](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82646): [Downs Ricky R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWNS%20RICKY%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Roundup, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Roundup), S/N 36-7760127 - [N82656](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82656): [Souther Field Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHER%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1977, S/N 36-7760134 - [N82688](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82688): [Wells Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Holdrege, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Holdrege), built 1977, S/N 36-7960043 - [N82692](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82692): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 36-7960044 - [N9900P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9900P): [Whitley Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITLEY%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Altoona, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Altoona), built 1975, S/N 36-7560002 ## NTSB investigations (57, newest 50) 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 WPR26FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA216), Jun 12, 2026: Piper PA-36-300 (N57846), Henderson, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202), May 28, 2017: Piper PA36 (N3711E), El Campo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Foam contamination in the fuel injector nozzles from deteriorated foam baffles and water in the fuel flow divider, the combination of which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN13LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA464), Aug 6, 2013: Piper PA-36-300 (N3789E), Santa Teresa, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree at the completion of an agricultural spray run. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to accept a high level of risk to spray a… - [NTSB ERA12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA195), Feb 25, 2012: Piper PA-36-300 (N59661), Americus, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a portion of the right wing leading edge, which resulted in the separation of the associated section of the leading edge during takeoff and the… - [NTSB CEN11LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA399), Jun 17, 2011: Piper PA-36-300 (N57885), Highmore, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB DFW08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA136), May 9, 2008: Piper PA-36 (N2368Y), Thomas, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site. - [NTSB FTW03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA181), Jun 16, 2003: Piper PA-36-300 (N3715E), Gruver, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FAMS3), Sep 6, 2002: Piper PA-36-300 (N59684), Missing, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The falure of the pilot to arrive at the intended destination for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the fact that clouds with tops to 44,000 feet were noted 38 miles south of… - [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214), Jul 14, 2001: Piper PA-36-300 (N9900P), Langdon, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot stalled the airplane while manuevering to avoid the power lines. A factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA149), Jun 1, 2000: Piper PA-36-200 (N2329Y), Oakley, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm, quartering tailwind/crosswind and the weather evaluation by the pilot were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA078), Apr 22, 2000: Piper PA-36-300 (N82698), Lexington, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions upon encountering a wind shift on takeoff. A factor was variable winds. - [NTSB CHI98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA219), Jun 25, 1998: Piper PA-36-300 (N3760E), Mobridge, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines, and the separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder which resulted in… - [NTSB SEA97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA010), Oct 10, 1996: Piper PA-36-300 (N2331Y), Prosser, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain, while en route to an apple orchard that he intended to spray. A factor relating to the accident was: the turbulent wind condition over the… - [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029), Sep 8, 1996: Piper PA-36-300 (N57871), Stanton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB FTW96LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA353), Aug 20, 1996: Piper PA-36-300 (N57831), Hale Center, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The overweight condition of… - [NTSB FTW96LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA264), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA-36-300 (N57836), Littlefield, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 5 and 6 connecting rods. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA126), Feb 22, 1996: Piper PA-36-300 (N57828), Andrews, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine. Factors were: the pilot in command's inability to maintain visual lookout due to oil on the windscreen and unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA156), Jun 24, 1995: Piper PA-36-300 (N57880), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), destroyed. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). - [NTSB CHI94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA126), Apr 1, 1994: Piper PA-36-300 (N3735E), Beloit, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185), May 31, 1993: Piper PA-36-400 (N2342Y), Elbow Lake, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers. - [NTSB LAX92TL#08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92TL%2308), Jun 10, 1992: Piper PA36-300 (N2420V), Madera, CA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI91DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ06), Jun 13, 1991: Piper PA-36-300 (N59661), Oakley, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). - [NTSB CHI90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCQ01), Aug 31, 1990: Piper PA 36-300 (N2329Y), Mingo, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN A STALL/MUSH BEING ENCOUNTERED BY THE PIC. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A TAILWIND AND A LOAD JETTISON NOT PERFORMED. - [NTSB MIA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA119), May 11, 1990: Piper PA-36-300 (N3749E), Shelby, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND ATTEMPTED FLIGHT WITH INSUFFICIENT FUEL ON BOARD TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT. - [NTSB DEN89DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTK01), May 23, 1989: Piper PA-36-300 (N82644), Agar, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE POWERLINES. THE POWERLINE IS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB CHI88DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP12), Sep 14, 1988: Piper PA-36-300 (N57847), Pulaski, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA155), Aug 3, 1987: Piper PA-36-300 (N2338Y), Swea City, IA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA86LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA146), Jun 13, 1986: Piper PA-36-300 (N3742E), Moore, ID, destroyed - [NTSB FTW86LQG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG12), Feb 28, 1986: Piper PA-36-300 (N57878), Muleshoe, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW86LQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG01), Oct 25, 1985: Piper PA-36-300 (N3671E), Fluvanna, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA336), Aug 6, 1985: Piper PA-36-300 (N2350Y), Red Lake Falls, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA038), Nov 17, 1984: Piper PA-36-300 (N3704E), Fellsmere, FL, destroyed - [NTSB FTW84LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA365), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA-36-300 (N2397Y), Lorenzo, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA238), Jun 15, 1984: Piper PA-36-300 (N59662), Leroy, WI, destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FQG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG58), Aug 25, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N59682), Gruver, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DQG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG55), Aug 19, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N2426V), Clovis, NM, destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FKG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG39), Jul 29, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N57865), Kildare, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA48), Jun 17, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N82661), Hanford, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG26), May 8, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N3849E), Lazbuddie, TX, destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG15), Feb 24, 1981: Piper PA-36 (N59654), Goodland, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FQG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG39), Sep 4, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N57868), Clovis, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ94), Aug 29, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N57840), Tacna, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEV26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV26), Jul 11, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N57842), Mc Lean, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FLD57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD57), Apr 14, 1980: Piper PA-36 (N3672E), Gardner, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DQG05), Aug 22, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N82671), Arch, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79FTE70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE70), Aug 7, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N3724E), Pueblo, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKG56), Jul 25, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N57880), Denton, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FPG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG51), Jun 9, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N59673), Tupelo, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA79DLD66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD66), May 15, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N3683E), Astatulo, FL, destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FKG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG71), Aug 13, 1978: Piper PA-36 (N59692), Cordele, GA, destroyed All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-300/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (73, newest 50) 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 20260611007479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260611007479A), Jun 11, 2026: Piper PA-36-300 (N57846), Henderson, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. According to the employee of the agriculture operator, the pilot was conducting Aerial application to his residence for mosquito abatement at dusk. Twenty… - [Accident 20170528007859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170528007859A), May 28, 2017: Piper PA-36-300 (N3711E), El Campo, TX, Destroyed. The plane was located in the middle of a field, that was adjacent to the field the pilot was doing aerial application on. It was noted that the plane was… - [Accident 20130806013589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130806013589A), Aug 6, 2013: Piper PA-36-300 (N3789E), Santa Teresa, NM, Substantial damage. On August 6, 2013 at 0856 MDT, a Piper, PA-36-300 N3789E registered to zeldon roger j collided with a tree near Santa Teresa, new Mexico, while performing… - [Accident 20120225005529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120225005529A), Feb 25, 2012: Piper PA-36-300 (N59661), Americus, GA, Substantial damage. On departure from runway 28 at kacj, aircraft departed controlled flight; the aircraft began an un-commanded roll to the right. The pilot added full power,… - [Accident 20110617016529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110617016529A), Jun 17, 2011: Piper PA-36-300 (N57885), Highmore, SD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On June 17, 2011, pilot [privacy data omitted] took off in N57885, a Piper PA-36-300 for an aerial application flight. The field he was spraying was… - [Incident 20100624039309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100624039309I), Jun 24, 2010: Piper PA-36-300 (N3711E), Minden, NE, Minor damage. On June 24, 2010 at approximately 0915 CDT, the pilot of a Piper pa 36-300, N3711E, attempted to depart cavanaugh airfield with a load of insecticide while… - [Incident 20090620009979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090620009979I), Jun 20, 2009: Piper PA36300 (N4329F), Dyer, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot of N4329F on the morning of Saturday, June 20, 2009 was treating a field just outside of Dyer, AR with herbicide. He stated he had treated the… - [Incident 20090409005269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090409005269I), Apr 9, 2009: Piper PA36300 (N82673), Muleshoe, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On takeoff and climb, power began to degrade due to a possible stuck valve. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a soft plowed field.… - [Accident 20080509832469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080509832469A), May 9, 2008: Piper PA36300 (N2368Y), Thomas, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 9, 2008, the pilot [privacy data omitted] was the pilot of a 1981 PA-36-300 N2368Y, that had just departed the Thomas, Oklahoma (1O4) airport with… - [Accident 20030616036099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030616036099A), Jun 16, 2003: Piper PA36300 (N3715E), Gruver, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On June 06, 2003 at approximately 17:00 local central time, N3715E a Piper PA-36-300, piloted by rodney sherry experienced loss of engine power during… - [Accident 20020906031759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020906031759A), Sep 6, 2002: Piper PA36300 (N59684), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On September 06, 2002, a VFR flight plan was filed from fort Lauderdale executive airport (kfxe), fort Lauderdale, Florida, to st. croix (yisx), virgin… - [Incident 20020902024139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020902024139I), Sep 2, 2002: Piper PA36300 (N4329F), Tucker, OK, Minor damage. (-23) While turning to make a trim pass with 4 to 5 gallons of chemical remaining the pilot noticed a decrease in power. The pilot made an emergency landing… - [Accident 20010714017169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010714017169A), Jul 14, 2001: Piper PA36285 (N9900P), Langdon, ND, No damage. (-23) On July 14, 2001, at approximately 1330 CDT, a Piper PA-36-285, N9900P, sustained substantial damage performing an agriculture aerial application flight.… - [Accident 20000601006469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000601006469A), Jun 1, 2000: Piper PA36300 (N2329Y), Oakley, KS, No damage. (-23) While back taxing on the runway at Oakley, Kansas a very strong wind gust caused the plot to lose directional control. The aircraft exited the runway,… - [Accident 20000421009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000421009439A), Apr 21, 2000: Piper PA36300 (N82698), Pendleton, OR, No damage. (-23) During takeoff from landing strip (19 miles sw of Pendleton, Oregon) the pilot encountered a wind shift along with high gusts. He aborted the takeoff but… - [Accident 19980625015029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980625015029A), Jun 25, 1998: Piper PA36300 (N3760E), Mobridge, SD, Substantial damage. Acft struck a power line during aerial app and destroyed the rudder and vertical stablizer. (.4)the pilot was spraying a field of wheat and was working under… - [Accident 19961010031459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961010031459A), Oct 10, 1996: Piper PA36300 (N2331Y), Kennewick, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed during aerial application. - [Accident 19960908045169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960908045169A), Sep 8, 1996: Piper PA36300 (N57871), Stanton, TX, Substantial damage. Struck wire spraying edge of milo field. Lost rudder and control landing on airport. Structural empannage damage. - [Accident 19960820023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960820023449A), Aug 20, 1996: Piper PA36300 (N57831), Hale Center, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off, lost power, made emergency landing. Damage to fuselage and wings. (.4)the pilot stated that during the takeoff roll from his 3,000 foot dirt… - [Accident 19960620014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960620014579A), Jun 20, 1996: Piper PA36300 (N57836), Littlefield, TX, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff and made an emergency landing. (-23) pilot states that the engine lost power, and he made an emergency landing. The aircraft… - [Accident 19960222002449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960222002449A), Feb 22, 1996: Piper PA36300 (N57828), Andrews, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off and lost engine oil pressure, shut down, made an emergency landing short of runway. (.4)the airplane was on its first flight after an engine… - [Accident 19950624039079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950624039079A), Jun 24, 1995: Piper PA36300 (N57880), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed. On over ocean ferry flight. Engine quit changing to hopper fuel tank. Unable restart. Ditched. Aircraft sank. - [Accident 19940401007449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940401007449A), Apr 1, 1994: Piper PA36300 (N3735E), Beloit, KS, Substantial damage. Stalled during nose high climbing turn on takeoff. Fell into a hanger roof. No anomalies found. - [Incident 19930612021629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930612021629I), Jun 12, 1993: Piper PA36285 (N57880), Hale Center, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft hit powerline during pullup on a spray run. - [Accident 19930531015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930531015729A), May 31, 1993: Piper PA36300 (N2342Y), Elbow Lake, MN, Substantial damage. Forgot about known power lines end of spray run. Struck wires and crashed. - [Incident 19910823043109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910823043109I), Aug 23, 1991: Piper PA36285 (N57889), Clovis, NM, Minor damage. Pilot stated engine lost power. Forced landing in a field. - [Accident 19910613021739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910613021739A), Jun 13, 1991: Piper PA36300 (N59661), Oakley, KS, Substantial damage. Returning from a spray run engine quit. Crashed on landing. Found water in fuel. - [Incident 19910524028109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910524028109I), May 24, 1991: Piper PA36285 (N59670), Sisseton, SD, Minor damage. Pilot attempted to avoid a flock of birds and hit a tree top on initial climb. - [Incident 19910518020069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910518020069I), May 18, 1991: Piper PA36300 (N57836), Littlefield, TX, Minor damage. Struck the flagging truck with right gear on spray run. Pilot stated he did not pull up quickly enough. - [Accident 19900831037759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900831037759A), Aug 31, 1990: Piper PA36300 (N2329Y), Colby, KS, Substantial damage. Reported flew into area of dead air on a spray run. Unable recover,dropped level to ground. Load not dumped. - [Incident 19900823046659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900823046659I), Aug 23, 1990: Piper PA36285 (N57602), Menlo, IA, Minor damage. Remained in ground effect on takeoff from sod strip. Aircraft settled and hit post. Landed in field. - [Accident 19900511015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900511015609A), May 11, 1990: Piper PA36300 (N3749E), Shelby, MS, Substantial damage. Took off with minimum fuel for short spray operation. Ran out of fuel returning to base. Landed in cotton. - [Accident 19890523012709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890523012709A), May 23, 1989: Piper PA36300 (N82644), Agar, SD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck wires and power pole on a procedure turn from a smoke run. Aircraft cartwheeled and destroyed. Pilot expired - [Accident 19880914038509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880914038509A), Sep 14, 1988: Piper PA36300 (N57847), Pulaski, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft dove into ground at high speed. Pilot had domestic argument tookoff intoxicated. Stated may be last flight - [Accident 19870803062759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870803062759A), Aug 3, 1987: Piper PA36300 (N2338Y), Swea City, IA, Substantial damage. Stalled during a low level turn while spraying a field and impacted the ground. - [Accident 19860613024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613024259A), Jun 13, 1986: Piper PA36300 (N3742E), Moore, ID, Destroyed. During crop dusting maneuvers, aircraft began a slow descent. Pilot dumped load but was unable to stop the descent. - [Accident 19860228004479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860228004479A), Feb 28, 1986: Piper PA36300 (N57878), Muleshoe, TX, Substantial damage. During swath run over powerlines main wheels caught top wire. Aircraft impacted the ground. - [Accident 19851025054299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851025054299A), Oct 25, 1985: Piper PA36300 (N3671E), Fluvanna, TX, Substantial damage. Struck a cattle crossing during takeoff from a road. Hopper was overloaded resulting in longer takeoff run. - [Accident 19850806036849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850806036849A), Aug 6, 1985: Piper PA36300 (N2350Y), Red Lake Falls, MN, Substantial damage. During spray run aircraft went under wires. Tail struck wires and separated rudder and vertical fin. - [Accident 19841117062379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841117062379A), Nov 17, 1984: Piper PA36300 (N3704E), Fellsmere, FL, Destroyed. During turn after spraying run, aircraft stalled, hit dirt bank. - [Accident 19840823045809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823045809A), Aug 23, 1984: Piper PA36300 (N2397Y), Lorenzo, TX, Substantial damage. Dived into the ground during a procedure turn around. May have stalled. Control problem blamed but not verified. - [Accident 19840615024569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840615024569A), Jun 15, 1984: Piper PA36300 (N59662), Leroy, WI, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees during procedure turn while conducting aerial application flight. - [Incident 19820817047319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820817047319I), Aug 17, 1982: Piper PA36300 (N57602), Manning, IA, Minor damage. Not enough speed for proper liftoff. Hit dike off end of runway. Tall grass and gross weight were factors. - [Accident 19810825057419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810825057419A), Aug 25, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N59682), Gruver, TX, Substantial damage. Flew into tall corn during a spray run over the cornfield. Misjudged height above crop. - [Accident 19810819050559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810819050559A), Aug 19, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N2426V), Clovis, NM, Destroyed. During takeoff, aircraft did not acelerate to lift-off speed. Crashed into terrace at end of field. - [Accident 19810729048869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810729048869A), Jul 29, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N57865), Kildare, GA, Substantial damage. Left brake inoperative on landing. Ran off road into trees. Found brake reservoir empty. - [Incident 19810711056949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810711056949I), Jul 11, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N82671), Tunica, MS, Minor damage. Ag pilot landed aircraft on road and wing hit vegitation causing minor damage. - [Accident 19810617033759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810617033759A), Jun 17, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N82661), Hanford, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on power application on landing approach. Crashed off airport. Advanced throttle to rapidly. - [Incident 19810610040279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810610040279I), Jun 10, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N3665E), Guymon, OK. During descent for spray run aircraft tail wheel caught on power line. Line broke and aircraft had no damage. - [Accident 19810508022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810508022819A), May 8, 1981: Piper PA36300 (N3849E), Lazbuddie, TX, Substantial damage. Struck wires and crashed during a swath run. All 73: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-300/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR VDKG2014FA0000426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VDKG2014FA0000426), Jul 12, 2014: OIL FILTER. MISMANUFACTURED. INSTALLED NEW OIL FILTER AND FOUND THE OIL FILTER WAS FAULTY AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO PUMP ALL OF THE OIL OUT OF THE ENGINE. OIL FILTER MOUNTING STUD WAS ONLY T - [SDR AUS20031000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031000), Sep 30, 2003: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (AUS) AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE CRACKED IN TOP RT ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT AREA WHEN LOOKING FORWARD. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PA36/20AMDT1. - [SDR 20000724SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000724SH010), Jul 7, 2000: PROPELLER. CRACKED. DURING PROPELLER OVERHAUL, HUB, PN D-22-1-17, PROP ASSY, SN CH30810A, FACTORY HUB, PN A20277A, WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED. CRACK IS LOCATED IN BOTTOM HUB HALF, NR 2 - [SDR 99ZZZX4309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4309), Oct 25, 1999: OIL SUMP. LEAKING. PILOT STATED AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THAT OIL WAS DRAINING FROM INTAKE SYSTEM. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND THE NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE EXTENSION PIPE HAD FAL - [SDR AU971571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971571), Dec 10, 1997: HUB. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AT THE 50HR INTERVAL IAW HARTZELL SB164C AND FOUND SATISFACTORY. WHEN INSPECTED AT THE 100 HOURLY, A PARTICULARLY L - [SDR CA960909010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960909010), Aug 22, 1996: BLADE. TIP SEPARATED. (CAN) BLADE TIP SEPARATED AT THE 32" STATION DURING FLIGHT. - [SDR 95ZZZX2408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2408), May 9, 1995: ADJUST SPRING. FAILED. MIXTURE ARM ADJUSTMENT RETAINING SPRING BROKEN DUE TO ATTACHMENT END BEING WORN. WHEN SPRING BROKE, IT ALLOWED MIXTURE SETTING TO CHANGE WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO --- 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.