PIPER · turboprop
PIPER PA-36-285 accident history and safety score
PIPER PA-36-285 appears in 27 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
57%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.9/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **PIPER PA-36-285** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
72
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to PIPER PA-36-285
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving PIPER PA-36-285
2026-07-04
Piper ASN WikiBase occurrence at Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH)
Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH) · Private
0
Fatalities
2024-10-08
PIPER PA-36-285 WPR25LA008 NTSB dataset event at Marana, AZ, USA
Marana, AZ, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2024-02-01
PIPER PA-36 GAA24WA088 NTSB dataset event at Orihueca, CO
Orihueca, CO · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2018-06-17
Piper PA GAA18CA441 NTSB dataset event at East Sound, WA, USA
East Sound, WA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2015-10-07
PIPER PA GAA16CA008 NTSB dataset event at Glennallen, AK, USA
Glennallen, AK, USA · James and Deborah Lorence
0
Fatalities
2013-05-14
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN13LA280 NTSB dataset event at Galena, KS, USA
Galena, KS, USA · FOUR STATES SKY AG INC
0
Fatalities
2012-08-08
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN12CA542 NTSB dataset event at Harvey, ND, USA
Harvey, ND, USA · TAYLOR AG SERVICES INC
0
Fatalities
2011-06-23
PIPER PA-36-285 WPR11CA281 NTSB dataset event at Havre, MT, USA
Havre, MT, USA · BARLOW KIRK A
0
Fatalities
2011-01-03
PIPER ERA11WA126 NTSB dataset event at Corupa, BR
Corupa, BR · Aero Agricola Caicaria LTDA.
1
Fatalities
2010-07-29
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN10CA454 NTSB dataset event at Petersburg, TX, USA
Petersburg, TX, USA · BERTRAND SPRAYING LLC
0
Fatalities
2010-06-25
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN10LA348 NTSB dataset event at Fremont, NE, USA
Fremont, NE, USA · James and Deborah Jones
0
Fatalities
2009-06-12
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN09CA616 NTSB dataset event at Clark, SD, USA
Clark, SD, USA · DOUGLAS M. HANSEN
0
Fatalities
2008-10-18
PIPER PA-36-285 CEN09LA023 NTSB dataset event at Silverton, TX, USA
Silverton, TX, USA · Bull Town Sprayers Inc.
0
Fatalities
2008-07-21
PIPER PA-36-285 DFW08LA196 NTSB dataset event at Petersburg, TX, USA
Petersburg, TX, USA · BERTRAND SPRAYING LLC
0
Fatalities
2008-05-09
Piper PA-36 DFW08CA136 NTSB dataset event at Thomas, OK, USA
Thomas, OK, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2007-07-03
Piper PA-36-285 CHI07LA203 NTSB dataset event at Belle Plaine, IA, USA
Belle Plaine, IA, USA · Speas Aviation Inc
0
Fatalities
2002-08-02
Piper PA-36-285 FTW02LA223 NTSB dataset event at Altus, OK, USA
Altus, OK, USA · Altus Ag-Air Inc
0
Fatalities
2000-08-05
Piper PA-36-285 CHI00LA243 NTSB dataset event at OSBORNE, KS, USA
OSBORNE, KS, USA ·
1
Fatalities
2000-06-30
Piper PA-36-285 CHI00LA211 NTSB dataset event at SAINT VINCENT, MN, USA
SAINT VINCENT, MN, USA ·
0
Fatalities
2000-06-29
Piper PA-36-285 FTW00LA189 NTSB dataset event at BOVINA, TX, USA
BOVINA, TX, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1999-10-05
Piper PA-36-285 FTW00LA005 NTSB dataset event at BROWNFIELD, TX, USA
BROWNFIELD, TX, USA ·
1
Fatalities
1997-07-21
Piper PA-36-285 CHI97LA217 NTSB dataset event at HILL CITY, KS, USA
HILL CITY, KS, USA ·
0
Fatalities
1996-06-20
Piper PA-36-285 SEA96LA132 NTSB dataset event at HAZLETON, ID, USA
HAZLETON, ID, USA · BOB'S FLYING SERVICE
0
Fatalities
1993-10-10
PIPER PA-36-285 FTW94FA009 NTSB dataset event at ESTELLINE, TX, USA
ESTELLINE, TX, USA ·
1
Fatalities
1993-06-12
PIPER PA-3 ANC93LA089 NTSB dataset event at KNIK, AK, USA
KNIK, AK, USA · TANNER, JOHN
0
Fatalities