# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-36-300

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA216.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Henderson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 12, 2026 · N57846 · Substantial damage
  > On June 11, 2026, at 2103 central daylight time, a Piper PA-36-300, N57846, was substantially damaged when it impacted a rotating beacon tower and terrain near Henderson, Nebraska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202.md): Piper PA36 · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N3711E · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N3789E · Substantial damage
  > 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 small field bordered by multiple obstacles and his fatigue…
- [NTSB ERA12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA195.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2012 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > 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 loss of directional control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA399.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N57885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA136.md): Piper PA-36 · Thomas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N2368Y · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Gruver, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N3715E · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N59684 · Destroyed
  > 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 the airplane's last position.
- [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-200 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N82698 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Mobridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N3760E · Substantial damage
  > 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 the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA010.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N2331Y · Substantial damage
  > 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 hills.
- [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Hale Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N57831 · Substantial damage
  > 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 the airplane and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA264.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N57836 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Andrews, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N57828 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N57880 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA126.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Beloit, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N3735E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2342Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
- [NTSB LAX92TL#08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92TL%2308.md): Piper PA36-300 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N2420V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ06.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCQ01.md): Piper PA 36-300 · Mingo, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Shelby, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N3749E · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Agar, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N82644 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N57847 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft descended at a high rate of speed, 75 degrees nosedown, into the terrain. His widow stated that the pilot had left home at approximately 2100 CST on the accident night, in an inebriated condition. After a discussion about his drinking, he…
- [NTSB MKC87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA155.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Swea City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N2338Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft was engaged in ag spray operations near Swea City, Iowa. The PIC stated that he was making a procedure turn after a swath run. The PIC further stated that the acft stalled in the turn and the acft descended into the fld he had been spraying. The PIC…
- [NTSB SEA86LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA146.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Moore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N3742E · Destroyed
  > During an aerial application turn a rapid rate of descent developed. The pilot released the chemical load at about 100 feet AGL and the aircraft continued to descend to the ground even though the pilot leveled the wings and initially lowered the nose. The…
- [NTSB FTW86LQG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG12.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N57878 · Substantial damage
  > The ag acft was climbing after a pass to clear power lines at the north end of the field. The main lndg gear contacted the top wire as the acft started leveling off. The wire did not break and the acft descended to ground impact. The lndg gear snapped off and…
- [NTSB FTW86LQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG01.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Fluvanna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N3671E · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted a cattle guard during an attempted takeoff for an aerial application flt. The plt reported the acft was overloaded for the length of rwy being used for the takeoff. He continued to report he was too late in dumping the chemical load. The…
- [NTSB CHI85LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA336.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Red Lake Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N2350Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft contacted wires during an aerial application flt. The plt stated he was maintaining extra alt to avoid tall weeds and the clearance below the wires was misjudged. The wires severed the vertical fin and rudder.
- [NTSB MIA85FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA038.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1984 · N3704E · Destroyed
  > Plt was completing downwind turn when acft began to settle. Plt failed to use full power or jettison the chemical load. As airspeed fell below minimum steady state control spd, acft mushed into grnd.
- [NTSB FTW84LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA365.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Lorenzo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N2397Y · Substantial damage
  > After completion of a swath run the acft turned right and then left before it descended to the ground in a left bank and nose down attitude. Plt stated that the acft would not recover from the left turn when full right stick travel was applied. The acft was…
- [NTSB CHI84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA238.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Leroy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1984 · N59662 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees while turning during an aerial application mission. The plt said that the acft started losing altitude in the turn and despite application of full power it continued to settle until trees were hit. The plt reported that during…
- [NTSB FTW81FQG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG58.md): Piper PA-36 · Gruver, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N59682 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DQG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG55.md): Piper PA-36 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1981 · N2426V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FKG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKG39.md): Piper PA-36 · Kildare, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N57865 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVA48.md): Piper PA-36 · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1981 · N82661 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG26.md): Piper PA-36 · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 8, 1981 · N3849E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG15.md): Piper PA-36 · Goodland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1981 · N59654 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FQG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQG39.md): Piper PA-36 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1980 · N57868 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ94.md): Piper PA-36 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1980 · N57840 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEV26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV26.md): Piper PA-36 · Mc Lean, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1980 · N57842 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLD57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD57.md): Piper PA-36 · Gardner, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1980 · N3672E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DQG05.md): Piper PA-36 · Arch, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1979 · N82671 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FTE70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE70.md): Piper PA-36 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1979 · N3724E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79DKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKG56.md): Piper PA-36 · Denton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1979 · N57880 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG51.md): Piper PA-36 · Tupelo, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N59673 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DLD66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD66.md): Piper PA-36 · Astatulo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1979 · N3683E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FKG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG71.md): Piper PA-36 · Cordele, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1978 · N59692 · Destroyed

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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 c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103612'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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