How many accidents has the Piper PA28R had?

The NTSB has recorded 112 events involving the Piper PA28R: 29 fatal, 13 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 59 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Piper PA28R a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Piper PA28R has 112 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Piper PA28R Safety Record

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

112

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (58 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Dec 07, 1991	PIQUA, OH	N55786	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON SHORT FINAL AND STRUCK THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PROPER GLID… THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON SHORT FINAL AND STRUCK THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PROPER GLIDE PATH WAS NOT MAINTAINED, RESULTING IN THE INTENDED TOUCHDOWN POINT NOT BEING ATTAINED.
Nov 22, 1991	GILA BEND, AZ	N91886	Incident	substantial	THE ANIMAL ON THE RUNWAY. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO OVERLOAD AND THE DARK NIGHT.
Jul 15, 1991	SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA	N646RL	Incident	substantial	ENGINE FAILUE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT RESULTING FROM FAILURE INDUCED BY A NON-METALLIC INCLUSION IN THE SHAFT.
Mar 17, 1990	CHICAGO, IL	N4340K	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING.
Jul 26, 1987	HOUSTON, TX	N6083H	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1984	NEWPORT, OR	N55624	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 21, 1983	CAMERON, TX	N2124N	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1983	ANTON CHICO, NM	N47402	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 13, 1983	AURORA, CO	N2943Z	Incident	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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