Piper PA-32R Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 547 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

547

All Events

245

Incidents

64

Minor

52

Serious

185

Fatal (416 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 28, 1989 KISSIMMEE, FL N8107T Minor substantial
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAL…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FALSE FUEL GAGE INDICATIONS AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aug 31, 1989 WOLFEBORO, NH N21353 Minor destroyed
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC), HIS FAILUE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE ON THE APPROACH, AND FAILURE O…

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC), HIS FAILUE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE ON THE APPROACH, AND FAILURE OF THE OTHER PILOT (OWNER'S INSTRUCTOR PILOT) TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS AND TREES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.

May 16, 1989 GAINESVILLE, FL N43797 Minor substantial
PILOT'S INABILITY TO PROPERLY FLARE DUE TO A HIGH SINK RATE AS A RESULT OF INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING SHORT OF AND OFF OF …

PILOT'S INABILITY TO PROPERLY FLARE DUE TO A HIGH SINK RATE AS A RESULT OF INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING SHORT OF AND OFF OF THE RUNWAY.

Mar 09, 1986 CAPTIVA, FL GPZS Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 11, 1985 WEST CHESTER, PA N4313T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 PEMBROKE PINES, FL N633RE Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1985 NEWNAN, GA N8215B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 07, 1985 PORT HURON, MI N2135A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1985 W. PALM BEACH, FL N120DG Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1985 APPLE VALLEY, CA N21780 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1984 SAN ANGELO, TX N3571U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 24, 1984 VENICE, FL N1931H Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 25, 1984 LIMA, OH N30026 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 1984 GREENVILLE, IL N76AP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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