# Piper PA-36-375

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7103620
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-36-375
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 21
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-36-375

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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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 (21)

- [N2315Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2315Y): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1980, S/N 36-8002040
- [N2338X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2338X): [Hangar 8 Spray Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANGAR%208%20SPRAY%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Clark, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Clark), S/N 36-8202007
- [N2352X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2352X): [Flying G Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20G%20AVIATION%20INC), [Drayton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Drayton), built 1982, S/N 36-8202012
- [N2407V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2407V): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 36-8002019
- [N2409V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2409V): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 36-8002020
- [N2412X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2412X): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1982, S/N 36-8302001
- [N24410](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24410): [Storm Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STORM%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Webster City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Webster%20City), built 1982, S/N 36-8302012
- [N2451V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2451V): [Hatfield Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATFIELD%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Nunica, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nunica), built 1980, S/N 36-8002028
- [N3652E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3652E): [Ripley Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIPLEY%20DONALD%20W), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), S/N 36-7902043
- [N3801E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3801E): [Acwercs International Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACWERCS%20INTERNATIONAL%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 36-7802006
- [N3833E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3833E): [Valley Spraying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Gann Valley, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Gann%20Valley), built 1978, S/N 36-7802024
- [N3945E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3945E): [Georgeson Troy D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGESON%20TROY%20D), [Sheyenne, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Sheyenne), built 1978, S/N 36-7802066
- [N3957E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3957E): [Aurora Cooperative Elevator Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AURORA%20COOPERATIVE%20ELEVATOR%20CO), [Aurora, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Aurora), built 1978, S/N 36-7802069
- [N3958E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3958E): [Johnson Lynn L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20LYNN%20L), [Grafton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Grafton), built 1978, S/N 36-7802070
- [N3980E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3980E): [Ose Airspray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSE%20AIRSPRAY%20LLC), [Thief River Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Thief%20River%20Falls), S/N 36-8302022
- [N3982E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3982E): [Fresno Westside Mosquito Abatement District](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRESNO%20WESTSIDE%20MOSQUITO%20ABATEMENT%20DISTRICT), [Firebaugh, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Firebaugh), built 1979, S/N 36-7902027
- [N3993E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3993E): [Storm Spraying Serv Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STORM%20SPRAYING%20SERV%20INC), [Webster City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Webster%20City), built 1978, S/N 36-7802052
- [N4153E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4153E): [Gardner Gary A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20GARY%20A), [Estherville, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Estherville), built 1979, S/N 36-8002003
- [N4154E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4154E): [Piper Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIPER%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1979, S/N 36-8002004
- [N6174A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6174A): [Dakota Air Spray LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20AIR%20SPRAY%20LLC), [Huron, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Huron), S/N 36-8102016
- [N9957P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9957P): [Pennsylvania College Of Technology](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENNSYLVANIA%20COLLEGE%20OF%20TECHNOLOGY), [Williamsport, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Williamsport), built 1975, S/N 36-7560068

## NTSB investigations (32)

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 CEN25LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA218), Jun 19, 2025: Piper PA-36-375 (N6174A), Huron, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level aerial application, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude…
- [NTSB CEN24LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA269), Jul 16, 2024: Piper PA-36-375 (N2386X), Avoca, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to the loose left magneto which resulted in erratic engine timing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA405), Sep 9, 2015: Piper PA-36-375 (N1057E), Elmwood, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum gross weight from a runway that did not have sufficient length for the airplane to achieve a normal takeoff and positive climb rate…
- [NTSB CEN11CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA526), Jul 23, 2011: Piper PA-36-375 (N3963E), Cambridge, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA188), Jun 19, 2008: Piper PA-36-375 (N3859E), Lodi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue the flight into an area of obscured visibility and his failure to maintain clearance above obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA129), Apr 5, 2003: Piper PA-36-375 (N3859E), Herald, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: the inadequate visual lookout for other aircraft by both pilots that resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CHI98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA216), Jun 23, 1998: Piper PA-36-375 (N82585), Stephen, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA105), Feb 18, 1997: Piper PA-36-375 (N7167E), Danevang, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The utility's company failure to notify affected parties of the downed line, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the downed wire. A factor was the downed wire.
- [NTSB CHI96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA224), Jun 28, 1996: Piper PA-36-375 (N2459X), Windfall, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction (transmission line), which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. His lack of familiarity…
- [NTSB CHI92DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD03), Apr 29, 1992: Piper PA-36-375 (N3986E), Deloit, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT IS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.
- [NTSB CHI91DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER07), Jun 14, 1991: Piper PA-36-375 (N3866E), Breckentidge, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION DURING THE ATTEMPTED CLIMB OUT. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF.
- [NTSB DEN90DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTK01), May 8, 1990: Piper PA-36-375 (N3634E), Woonsocket, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N3634E TO FOLLOW THE BRIEFED PLAN OF OPERATION, AND FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID EACH OTHER (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).
- [NTSB DEN90DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTK01), May 8, 1990: Piper PA-36-375 (N6177A), Woonsocket, SD, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N3634E TO FOLLOW THE BRIEFED PLAN OF OPERATION, AND FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE-AND-AVOID EACH OTHER (INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT).
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ03), Mar 22, 1990: Piper PA36-400 (N2331X), Temple, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF AN AILERON ATTACHMENT (BOLT) DUE TO FATIGUE.
- [NTSB NYC87DHD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHD05), May 23, 1987: Piper PA-36-400 (N2412X), Mullica Hill, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN87LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA117), May 1, 1987: Piper PA-36-375 (N2335X), Lamar, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW86LQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG16), Aug 11, 1986: Piper PA-36-375 (N2370X), Plainview, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA166), Jun 19, 1986: Piper PA-36 (N3856E), Onida, SD, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI86LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA153), Jun 13, 1986: Piper PA-36-375 (N6184A), Breckenridge, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA002), Oct 4, 1985: Piper PA-36-375 (N2443X), Pahokee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA137), May 21, 1985: Piper PA-36 (N2382Y), Claire City, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC84FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA229), Jul 23, 1984: Piper PA 36-375 (N3930E), Bertrand, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC84FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA229), Jul 23, 1984: Piper PA-36-375 (N3968E), Bertrand, NE, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC84LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA176), Jun 19, 1984: Piper PA-36-375 (N3953E), Storm Lake, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA138), Apr 25, 1984: Piper PA-36-375 (N2371Y), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA209), Sep 1, 1983: Piper PA-36-375 (N3819E), Unionville, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA183), Sep 18, 1982: Piper PA-36-375 (N3808E), Astatula, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ12), Jun 21, 1982: Piper PA-36-375 (N90297), Wildsville, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW82FQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG15), Mar 4, 1982: Piper PA-36 (N2394Y), Floydada, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW82FPD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD09), Feb 20, 1982: Piper PA-36-375 (N3802E), Saint Jo, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC79DCD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD37), Sep 7, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N3881E), Manning, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER42), May 26, 1979: Piper PA-36 (N3958E), Sabin, MN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (45)

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 20250619006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250619006009A), Jun 19, 2025: Piper PA-36-375 (N6174A), Huron, SD, Destroyed. Statement from pilot - I went out to practice spraying a field with water in nxxxxx. I did two laps around the field, then came around to purge the booms…
- [Accident 20240716009599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240716009599A), Jul 16, 2024: Piper PA-36-375 (N2386X), Avoca, NE, Substantial damage. On 07/16/2024, the pilot of [privacy data omitted] was performing aerial application for a part 137 operation and was on the 8th load of the day. The aircraft…
- [Accident 20150909016109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150909016109A), Sep 9, 2015: Piper PA-36-375 (N1057E), Elmwood, NE, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed a sod strip of approximately 2,800 feet during day VMC conditions. The operation was under 14 CFR 137 to conduct an aerial application of…
- [Accident 20110723015989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723015989A), Jul 23, 2011: Piper PA-36-375 (N3963E), Cambridge, NE, Substantial damage. At 0638 CDT on July 23, 2011, N3963E, Piper PA-36-375, s/n 36-7902029, taxied into position and took off on runway 32 at the Cambridge, NE airport (csb). The…
- [Accident 20080619839779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080619839779A), Jun 19, 2008: Piper PA36375 (N3859E), Lodi, CA, Destroyed. (-23) Crop duster aircraft was heading north spraying sulfur on grapevines west of Lodi, CA. On third spray pass, aircraft struck several grapevines and…
- [Accident 20030405022491A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030405022491A), Apr 5, 2003: Piper PA36375 (N3859E), Harold, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) After landing at a private airport, bottimore ranch, the pilot of the Grumman tiger lost directional control of the aircraft. After it came to a stop,…
- [Accident 19980623014819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980623014819A), Jun 23, 1998: Piper PA36375 (N82585), Stephen, MN, Substantial damage. Struck powre line during procedure turn. Crashed. Suspect failed to survey field prior application flight.y (.4) the pilot stated that he was finishing his…
- [Incident 19980509019919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980509019919I), May 9, 1998: Piper PA36375 (N6194A), Johnson, KS, Minor damage. Attempting to pass under high lines right gear struck and embankment. Was able to return to 2KB and land. Not
- [Accident 19971004033729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971004033729A), Oct 4, 1997: Piper PA36375 (N3866E), Altus, OK, Minor damage. Narrative: on 10/04/97, at approximately 3:00 pm, a Piper PA-36-375, sustained minor damage during an emergency landing in a field two miles south of Altus,…
- [Accident 19970218003679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970218003679A), Feb 18, 1997: Piper PA36375 (N7167E), Danevang, TX, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot stated that during the fifth spraying pass, he elected to cross under the power lines which he estimated to be suspended about 35 to 40 feet…
- [Accident 19960628015459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960628015459A), Jun 28, 1996: Piper PA36375 (N2459X), Windfall, IN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On spraying a field with full load, pulled full power, abrupt pullup, sharp left turn to vertical, crash and burned (-23)on 06/28/96, at 1740 UTC, Mr. Robert…
- [Incident 19960322009939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960322009939I), Mar 22, 1996: Piper PA36375 (N3808E), Zellwood, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot had finished spraying a field except to make a pass going into the field from a different direction to spray the very end of the field. A…
- [Accident 19920429012199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920429012199A), Apr 29, 1992: Piper PA36375 (N3986E), Deloit, IA, Substantial damage. Struck powerlines on spray pullup. Was flung backwards into flat spin and dropped into a pond.
- [Accident 19910614022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910614022379A), Jun 14, 1991: Piper PA36375 (N3866E), Wahpeton, ND, Substantial damage. Rotated too soon on takeoff. Unable to climb,settled into adjacent field.
- [Incident 19910304010349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910304010349I), Mar 4, 1991: Piper PA36375 (N6190A), Guymon, OK, Minor damage. While conducting aerial application pilot flew under a high line wire and right gear hit a dirt embankment.
- [Accident 19900508014772A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900508014772A), May 8, 1990: Piper PA36375 (N6177A), Woonsocket, SD, Minor damage. Collided with dads PA36 N3634F spray same field. Both on pullup. Unknown why his dad changed run direction.
- [Accident 19900508014771A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900508014771A), May 8, 1990: Piper PA36375 (N3634E), Woonsocket, SD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Was struck by son's PA36 N6177A during pull up from opposite direction spray run. Unknownly changed spray direction
- [Accident 19900322005249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900322005249A), Mar 22, 1990: Piper PA36375 (N2331X), Temple, OK, Substantial damage. Lost aileron control while crop spraying. Crashed in nose and wing low altitude. Aileron torque tube bolt had failed
- [Incident 19890830049799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890830049799I), Aug 30, 1989: Piper PA36375 (N6174A), Crosbyton, TX, Minor damage. Left brake failed on landing rollout. Ground looped brake seemed spongy before takeoff but then cleared up.
- [Incident 19880821047139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821047139I), Aug 21, 1988: Piper PA36375 (N99NA), Bridgeport, NJ, Minor damage. Hit a telephone pole with right landing gear while spraying. No adverse effect on flight performance.
- [Accident 19870523015559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870523015559A), May 23, 1987: Piper PA36375 (N2412X), Mullica Hill, NJ, Destroyed. The agricultural spray aircraft failed to climb and hit trees. Pilot attempted to dump load but it did not help.
- [Incident 19870518042839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870518042839I), May 18, 1987: Piper PA36375 (N3652E), Clatonia, NE, Minor damage. Spray aircraft struck powerlines during agricultural operation.
- [Accident 19870501013059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870501013059A), May 1, 1987: Piper PA36375 (N2335X), Lamar, CO, Substantial damage. The aircraft lifted off early and hit a post as it settled back to the runway. Veered off runway and hit a ditch.
- [Incident 19861007055389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861007055389I), Oct 7, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N24410), Spur, TX, Minor damage. Unable to maintain flying speed after liftoff from soft wet turn runway. Landed in a field adjacent to the runway.
- [Accident 19860811038569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860811038569A), Aug 11, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N2370X), Plainview, TX, Substantial damage. During return to airport after spray operation, fuel was exhausted. Landed in a field.
- [Accident 19860619026679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860619026679A), Jun 19, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N3856E), Onida, SD, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Unable to maintain flight and struck trees. Found magneto was cross firing.
- [Accident 19860613025239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613025239A), Jun 13, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N6184A), Breckenridge, MN, Destroyed. The aircraft struck a truck during aerial application maneuvers. The pilot was attempting to fly under powerlines.
- [Incident 19860521030039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860521030039I), May 21, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N3993E), Webster City, IA. Landed in field after partial loss of engine power. Foreign object damage to cylinder wall.
- [Accident 19860412011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860412011449A), Apr 12, 1986: Piper PA36375 (N2401X), Seminole, TX, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on the landing roll. Veered to one side, applied brakes. Aircraft nosed over. Downwind.
- [Accident 19851004049029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851004049029A), Oct 4, 1985: Piper PA36375 (N2443X), Pahokee, FL, Substantial damage. Engine power loss on takeoff. Wing hit cane on landing, swerved into ditch. Engine shipped to an unknown facility.
- [Accident 19850521022839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850521022839A), May 21, 1985: Piper PA36375 (N2382Y), Claire City, SD, Destroyed. Struck powerlines on last pass over field. Pilot was flying into sun.
- [Incident 19840905053179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840905053179I), Sep 5, 1984: Piper PA36375 (N6150A), Lamesa, TX. Lost aileron control on spray run. Landed by using elevator rudder and power. Forward torque tube pivot bolt broke.
- [Accident 19840723033752A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840723033752A), Jul 23, 1984: Piper PA36375 (N3968E), Bertrand, NE, Destroyed. Collided with company aircraft when both on spraying run.
- [Accident 19840723033751A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840723033751A), Jul 23, 1984: Piper PA36375 (N3930E), Bertrand, NE, Destroyed. Turned east for spraying run. Collided with company aircraft. Sun obscured vision.
- [Accident 19840619051699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840619051699A), Jun 19, 1984: Piper PA36375 (N3953E), Storm Lake, IA, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit wires during swath run after turn and trying to go under wires.
- [Accident 19840425017359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840425017359A), Apr 25, 1984: Piper PA36375 (N2371Y), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Operated near the downwind side of a mountain chain in severe surface winds and turbulence. Descended into trees.
- [Incident 19830912065799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830912065799I), Sep 12, 1983: Piper PA36375 (N3778E), Fellsmere, FL, Minor damage. Right main gear collapsed at start of taxi on smooth asphalt. Gear broke at airframe attachment.
- [Accident 19830901049679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830901049679A), Sep 1, 1983: Piper PA36375 (N3819E), Unionville, MO, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled and spun into the ground attempting to return to land after malfunction of spray equipment.
- [Accident 19820918047359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820918047359A), Sep 18, 1982: Piper PA36375 (N3808E), Astatula, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft was forced into air after passing normal takeoff point, aircraft settled and crashed on runway.
- [Accident 19820621023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820621023599A), Jun 21, 1982: Piper PA36375 (N90297), Wildsville, LA, Destroyed. Struck radio tower on pull up from a spray run. Impact sheared off a wing. Pilot was advised of obstruction.
- [Accident 19820304002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820304002209A), Mar 4, 1982: Piper PA36375 (N2394Y), Floydada, TX, Substantial damage. Wreckage of ag aircraft found in field adjacent to spray field. Pilot was spraying edges of field. No witnesses.
- [Accident 19820220004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820220004679A), Feb 20, 1982: Piper PA36375 (N3802E), St Jo, TX, Destroyed. After takeoff aircraft climbed and headed back toward airport, then was observed diving vertically into ground.
- [Accident 19790907022729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790907022729A), Sep 7, 1979: Piper PA36375 (N3881E), Manning, IA, Substantial damage. Ag airplane stalled & spun into the ground during initial climb. Pilot on ag practice flight.
- [Accident 19790526019949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790526019949A), May 26, 1979: Piper PA36375 (N3958E), Sabin, MN, Destroyed. Ag pilot left home base for ag operations. Hit power lines during climbout. Visibility less than 1/2 mile.
- [Incident 19780809050039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780809050039I), Aug 9, 1978: Piper PA36375 (N3866E), Conrad, IA, Minor damage. Aircraft struck tall grass while taking off from dirt road, veered into cornfield.

## Service difficulty reports (11)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA140515006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140515006), May 15, 2014: BOOT. UNSECURE. (CAN) LT AND RT CONTROL BOOTS FOR AILERON CONTROL RODS CAME LOOSE, UNGLUED IN WING CENTER SECTION.
- [SDR AUS20020033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020033), Jan 16, 2002: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) RT FRONT SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTING ON FUSELAGE LOCATED AT RT STN 124.250 CRACKED IN REAR LAMINATE. CRACK LENGTH 10MM (0.39IN).
- [SDR AUS20011082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011082), Oct 10, 2001: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. (AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN WEB LOCATED FORWARD OF MAIN BEARING JOURNAL BETWEEN NO5/NO6 AND NO7/NO8 CYLINDER BANKS. ONE CONNECTING ROD CRACKED.
- [SDR AU001209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001209), Oct 26, 2000: BRACKET. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE GAS GENERATOR OUTER CASE BRACKET BROKE OF THE CASE LEAVING TWO HOLES OF APPROXIMATELY 9.525MM (0.375IN) IN THE CASE. THE BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE G
- [SDR 99ZZZX2030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2030), Mar 1, 1999: CARBURETOR. MISOVERHAULED. CARBURETOR LISTED IN NR 6 WAS REPAIRED AND TESTED. 23.1 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION OF THIS CARBURETOR, ENGINE WOULD ONLY PRODUCE 2,000 RPM. TEAR DOWN OF CARBURETO
- [SDR AU981397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981397), Oct 16, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) FIN STRUCTURE EXTENSIVELY CORRODED. FORWARD ATTACHMENT POINT, REAR SPAR AND LOWER RIB AS WELL AS THE INNER SKIN AND UPPER FIN STRUCTURE CORRODED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3751), Jul 25, 1997: GEAR LEG. BROKE. AIRCRAFT WAS IN HANGAR. PILOT WAS ON WING TO CHECK OIL AND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BROKE WHERE THE GEAR ENTERS THE FUSELAGE. CLEAN BREAK. NO SIGN OF CRACKS.
- [SDR CA970423016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970423016), Apr 18, 1997: TAPPET BODY. SPALLED. (CAN) ENGINE WAS REMOVED DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION. #1 EXHAUST LOBE WAS WORN. TAPPET BODY WAS SPALLED, PITTED AND DEFORMED. CAMSHAFT LOBE WAS PITTED AND WORN D
- [SDR AU970939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970939), Mar 19, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) RUDDER SPAR CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF HINGE - HINGE BRACKET PNO76847-02 ALSO CRACKED
- [SDR AU970933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970933), Jan 1, 1997: SPAR. CRACKED. (AUS) FIN REAR SPAR CRACKED ALLOWING TOP AND MIDDLE RUDDER ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO SEPARATE
- [SDR 95ZZZX587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX587), Jan 10, 1995: FRAME. BROKEN. UPPER LEFT MOTOR MOUNT ATTACHMENT WEB CRACKED THROUGH AND BOLT PULLED FORWARD ALLOWING MOTOR MOUNT TO MOVE FORWARD. NO SPECIFIC SIGN OF AD 92-15-15. LAST ANNUAL

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