Piper PA-28R-180 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 985 Piper PA-28R-180 airframes on record (built 1966–1973), 535 currently registered. 42 have one or more NTSB accident records (42 records total, 13 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-28R-180 accidents
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
A partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and collision with terrain.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
The inadequate torquing of anchored-thru and free-thru studs during installation of the No. 2 cylinder, resulting in their fatigue fracture and subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the undershoot landing was the pilot’s failure to divert to closer airports than the original diversion airport after experiencing engine performance issues.