Piper PA28R Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 112 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.

112

All Events

59

Incidents

9

Minor

13

Serious

29

Fatal (58 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 02, 1990 PRAIRIE CITY, OR N2947R Fatal (2) destroyed
UNCONTROLLED SPIRALLING DESCENT THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM. THE PILOTS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION AND THE …

UNCONTROLLED SPIRALLING DESCENT THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM. THE PILOTS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION ARE A FACTOR.

Sep 06, 1985 RAVENNA, OH N55024 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1983 GOV'T CAMP, OR N8402P Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 30, 1983 DECATUR, TX N41761 Fatal (1) 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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