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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2011 | Holdenville, OK | N8310L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his delay in executing a go around. |
| Oct 29, 2010 | Waterloo, IA | N8370L | Incident | substantial | The separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff. |
| Oct 08, 2010 | Richmond, IN | N38205 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while ta…The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Mount Pleasant, TX | N4184X | Incident | — | The failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing. |
| Jul 15, 2010 | St. Petersburg, FL | N38448 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a crosswind. |
| Jul 12, 2010 | Yellow Pine, ID | N2185K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway. |
| Apr 26, 2010 | Jamestown, ND | N5868V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. |
| Apr 05, 2010 | Augusta, GA | N541VB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Feb 01, 2010 | Reserve, NM | N3565B | Incident | substantial | An in-flight fire due to a fuel leak from the No. 5 cylinder's broken fuel injector/line. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Auburn, AL | N8448Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 01, 2010 | Concord, NC | N8985C | Incident | substantial | A missing right main landing gear aft trunnion mount attachment nut. |
| Dec 06, 2009 | Hatteras, NC | N5319J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 08, 2009 | Tucson, AZ | N2165M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 03, 2009 | Whiteville, NC | N8809C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal t…The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 01, 2008 | Middletown, DE | N276 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Wasilla, AK | N1392H | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Augusta, KS | N6822J | Incident | substantial | A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease. |
| Feb 04, 2008 | Parowan, UT | N73BL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over t…The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's failure to properly plow and clear the runway, and hidden obstructions (previously plowed snow) under the freshly fallen snow. |
| Jan 05, 2008 | Brooksville, FL | N9896 | Incident | substantial | A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| Dec 24, 2007 | Destin, FL | N8158B | Incident | minor | An in-flight fire due to a fractured fuel injector line as a result of an unauthorized repair to the line. |
| Oct 21, 2007 | Farmingdale, NY | N43450 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's…The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic. |
| Sep 30, 2007 | Stockton, CA | N4175A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 15, 2007 | Alton, IL | N3120T | Incident | minor | The component manufacturer's inadequate fabrication of the transient voltage suppressor. |
| Apr 06, 2007 | Lincoln, CA | N4379A | Incident | substantial |
An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut tha…An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to specify a torque value. |
| Aug 16, 2006 | Varberg, SW | SE-KVE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |