Piper PA-32R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 547 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2022 | Gettysburg, SD | N901BW | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent hard landing by the pilot. |
| Jun 04, 2022 | Spencer, VA | N8429X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist. |
| Mar 24, 2022 | St. George, UT | N111NW | Serious (2) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Bloomington, IN | N5677V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the i…The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear. |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Walterboro, SC | N1652H | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Stanley, ID | N529PE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Troy, AL | N299HP | Incident | substantial | An unanticipated encounter with a deer shortly after touchdown, resulting in a collision and substantial damage to the airframe. |
| Apr 09, 2021 | Stockbridge, GA | N1664H | Incident | substantial |
The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway over…The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Mar 07, 2021 | Brevard, NC | N94GF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent …The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Sparta, MI | N35718 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runw…The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway. |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Angostura, NM | N2112A | Minor | substantial | The pilots precautionary off airport landing due to an undetermined engine issue. |
| Jan 13, 2019 | Adrian, MI | N8892E | Minor | substantial |
The airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, whi…The airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing. |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Malad, ID | N24BA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to identify that he was not utilizing the full runway for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted i…The pilot’s failure to identify that he was not utilizing the full runway for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 14, 2016 | Ajdovscina, SI | N710CC | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Salisbury, NC | N300KG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the "off" position on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to …The pilot's inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the "off" position on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Varberg, SW | SE-MCB | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2015 | Atlanta, GA | N5802V | Fatal (4) | destroyed | A partial loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel manifold, which resulted in a collision with terrain shortly after takeoff. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | North Captiva Island, FL | N297AS | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft…The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and his loading the airplane beyond the cargo compartment weight limit. |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Hugheston, WV | N39965 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules conditions. |
| Jan 26, 2014 | Millen, GA | N36086 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss …The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jan 05, 2014 | Margarita, VE | YV20070 | Incident | minor | <br /><br /> |
| Nov 06, 2013 | Kirksville, MO | N408DM | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and …A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue. |
| Sep 08, 2013 | Guntersville, AL | N8362C | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subse…The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly to the nearest airport and his failure to prevent the automatic extension of the landing gear following the total loss of engine power, which resulted in a landing undershoot. |
| May 30, 2013 | Lagunillas, MX | N371HP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2013 | Macon, GA | N4489F | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the eng…A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components. |