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
Nov 12, 1986 COLUMBUS, MS N21188 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1986 NASHVILLE, TN N5260F Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1986 WISCONSIN RAPID, WI N4909F Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 27, 1986 MILWAUKEE, NC N222HD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1985 SAN DIEGO, CA N2512Y Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1985 GAITHERSBURG, MD N2106X Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1985 BAHAMAS, BF N8341L Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 MEROM, IN N39554 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1985 MELSTONE, MT N75063 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 1985 SEATTLE, WA N2173B Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1985 DUNDEE, MS N8069C Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 12, 1985 HEALDTON, OK N39516 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 27, 1984 HOMESTEAD, FL N8920C Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 27, 1984 BRADLEY, FL N8227J Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 18, 1984 FREEPORT, FL N4316P Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 31, 1984 NORTH FREEDOM, WI N30TR Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1984 SALISBURY, MD N81752 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1984 LINDEN, NJ N478KT Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1984 TUCSON, AZ N4575L Fatal (4) destroyed
controlled flight into terrain that resulted from the pilot's failure to ensure a safe VFR altitude. The dark night, which restricted the pilot's vie…

controlled flight into terrain that resulted from the pilot's failure to ensure a safe VFR altitude. The dark night, which restricted the pilot's view of terrain, was a factor in this accident.

Jul 28, 1984 SANDWICH, IL N36219 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 24, 1984 HOPWOOD, PA N2209A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 03, 1984 GOODWAY, AL N8427A Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 09, 1984 BLUEFIELD, WV N22457 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 23, 1984 NEW ORLEANS, LA N2115D Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1984 ATTALLA, AL N31844 Fatal (2) destroyed 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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