Piper PA-28-236 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 641 Piper PA-28-236 airframes on record (built 1977–1995), 480 currently registered. 19 have one or more NTSB accident records (19 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-28-236 accidents
The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control while maneuvering outside established instrument approach procedures in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the local control controller’s failure to issue appropriate missed approach instructions due to inadequate procedural knowledge.
The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering over water in dark night conditions.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
The pilot's improper glidepath during a landing at night, which resulted in a collision with approach lights.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring and his decision to take off with an unverified amount of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent impact with trees during an attempted forced landing.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control.
The pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition.
A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.