Casualties unknown

Aerial Application Accident During Turn at High Density Altitude (N3742E)

Moore, ID, US

On June 13, 1986, a Piper PA-36-300 (registration N3742E) operated by Shull Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Moore, ID. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During an aerial application turn, a rapid descent developed. The pilot released the chemical load at about 100 feet AGL but the aircraft continued descending, striking the ground wings level, nose first into an embankment, then crossing a road before coming to rest.

Accident Details

An aerial application aircraft experienced a rapid rate of descent during a turn. The pilot released the chemical load at approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL). Despite the pilot leveling the wings and initially lowering the nose, the aircraft continued to descend and struck the ground.

Impact and Post-Impact

The aircraft impacted the ground in a wings-level attitude. It contacted an embankment nose first, then crossed a road before coming to rest. The density altitude at the time of the accident was approximately 8,800 feet.

Additional Information

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or time of day were provided in the source. The probable cause of the accident was not stated.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34027. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.