Piper PA-28R-201 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 645 Piper PA-28R-201 airframes on record (built 1977–2020), 337 currently registered. 29 have one or more NTSB accident records (32 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-28R-201 accidents
Excessive side loading of the vertical stabilizer.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of Maintenance’s failure to verify the installation of the vacuum pump gasket before returning the airplane to service.
The airplane’s impact with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.