Piper PA-28-160 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 525 Piper PA-28-160 airframes on record (built 1960–1979), 252 currently registered. 11 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-28-160 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
Based on available evidence, the reason for the damage to the airplane’s propeller and engine cowling could not be determined.
The solo student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.
The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.