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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1994 | SAN MATEO, CA | N39658 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
A deteriorated magneto grounding ('P' lead) and failure of maintenance personnel to detect this condition when the engine was reinstalled in the airfr…A deteriorated magneto grounding ('P' lead) and failure of maintenance personnel to detect this condition when the engine was reinstalled in the airframe after overhaul. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. |
| Apr 08, 1994 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N881GK | Serious (2) | destroyed | A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Nov 13, 1993 | MULEGE, MX | N6879J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1992 | NEW YORK, NY | N9147J | Serious (1) | substantial | A POWER LOSS OF UNDETERMINED ORIGIN OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| Nov 04, 1991 | CALDWELL, NJ | N9207K | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH DURING A NIGHT VISUAL LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IMPROPERLY PLA…THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH DURING A NIGHT VISUAL LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT IMPROPERLY PLANNED THE APPROACH, DARK NIGHT AND A LACK OF FLIGHT EXPERIENCE IN NIGHT OPERATIONS. |
| Aug 24, 1991 | VAN NUYS, CA | N9507C | Serious (6) | destroyed |
(1) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION; (2) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER'S PERFORMANCE DATA BY HIS SELECTION OF AN …(1) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION; (2) THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER'S PERFORMANCE DATA BY HIS SELECTION OF AN IMPROPER FLAP POSITION FOR TAKEOFF; AND (3) THE PILOT'S CHOICE OF A RUNWAY TOO SHORT FOR A SAFE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: (1) THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE WHICH WAS MANIFESTED BY HIS IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE WING FLAPS; AND (2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER STABILATOR CONTROL USAGE DURING ROTATION FOR TAKEOFF. |
| Sep 10, 1990 | ADDISON, TX | N36720 | Serious (3) | destroyed |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBJECTS (FENCE AND UTILITY POLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING A…FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBJECTS (FENCE AND UTILITY POLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Nov 23, 1989 | JOHNSTOWN, PA | N1028Q | Serious (2) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE ON AN ILS FINAL APPROACH, WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DESCEND BELOW THE GLIDE PATH AND…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE ON AN ILS FINAL APPROACH, WHICH ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DESCEND BELOW THE GLIDE PATH AND COLLIDE WITH APPROACH LIGHTING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER (ICING) CONDITIONS, AND STRUCTURAL ICING. |
| Nov 20, 1988 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N4908F | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 12, 1988 | ROCK HILL, SC | N8727E | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 1987 | HILLSDALE, MI | N8799E | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1987 | BEND, OR | N8713E | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 1986 | RANCHO, CA | N8159C | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 1986 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N555EB | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1985 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N21698 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1985 | GARNEILL, MT | N21092 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 1984 | CHAMBERS ISLAND, WI | N21596 | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 1984 | SANDUSKY, OH | N8462U | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1984 | TULSA, OK | N5105F | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1984 | AVALON, CA | N30298 | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1984 | SUFFOLK, VA | N37MA | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 12, 1984 | BASYE, VA | N36791 | Serious (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1983 | CYNTHIANA, KY | N6866J | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1983 | ISLAMORADA, FL | N6207J | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 1983 | COLUMBUS, OH | N39487 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |