Piper PA-36-285 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 284 Piper PA-36-285 airframes on record (built 1971–1977), 40 currently registered. 11 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-36-285 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering downwind during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.
The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.