Piper PA28R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 112 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2020 | Denver, CO | N811MS | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Jun 04, 2020 | Corpus Cristi, TX | N533K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which result…The pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing. |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Palm Springs, CA | N679X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge. |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Pleasant Plain, OH | N3943T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s encounter with convective turbulence and low-level wind shear in dark night instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial …The pilot’s encounter with convective turbulence and low-level wind shear in dark night instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 06, 2020 | Twin Falls, ID | N41429 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway …The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway approach light. |
| Feb 02, 2020 | Fort Myers, FL | N8320H | Incident | substantial |
The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent l…The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing. |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Onaga, KS | N3849T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and…The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and led to a delayed aborted takeoff, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 17, 2019 | Ogden, UT | N3206R | Serious (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstac…The flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s lack of understanding of the backup landing gear extender system. |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | N56258 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the f…The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments. |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Shelter Cove, CA | N4958J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Undetermined due to lack of available evidence. |
| Aug 25, 2019 | Simplon Pass, SZ | G-BVDH | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Spokane, WA | N43793 | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 05, 2019 | Sligo, EI | G-FBWH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Chandler, AZ | N786N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting right quartering headwind, which resulted in a collapse of the left ma…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting right quartering headwind, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear. |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Pointe-A-Pitre, FR | F-ODSM | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 2019 | Auburn Township, OH | N3933T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate weather planning, …The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate weather planning, lack of experience flying at night and the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| May 13, 2019 | Gila Bend, AZ | N4992J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear in a timely manner before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike. |
| May 04, 2019 | Winter Haven, FL | N2134T | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable…A partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Hutchinson, KS | N55275 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Meriden, CT | N38658 | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 03, 2019 | Prairieville, LA | N41AT | Serious (1) | minor |
Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failur…Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with the Airworthiness Directive regarding the engine oil drain valve. |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Easton, MD | N33305 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical…The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jan 09, 2019 | Regil, SP | G-OARI | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2018 | Lake City, FL | N52737 | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain …The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain flight. |
| Oct 28, 2018 | Hobbs, NM | N6899C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. |