Piper PA-25-235 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 2,338 Piper PA-25-235 airframes on record (built 1941–1981), 347 currently registered. 56 have one or more NTSB accident records (56 records total, 11 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-25-235 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
The pilot’s inattention to refueling during turn-around operations which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions.
The failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.
The pilot’s misperception of the surrounding elevation resulting in a collision with crops and terrain.
The pilot’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a collision with terrain.
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.