Piper PA-31-310 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 767 Piper PA-31-310 airframes on record (built 1965–1983), 128 currently registered. 10 have one or more NTSB accident records (10 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-31-310 accidents
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object.
The right main landing gear’s failure to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation.
The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.