Piper PA-28-235 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 1,486 Piper PA-28-235 airframes on record (built 1963–1977), 859 currently registered. 69 have one or more NTSB accident records (69 records total, 10 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-28-235 accidents
The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a fence.