Piper PA-31T — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 471 Piper PA-31T airframes on record (built 1969–1994), 87 currently registered. 12 have one or more NTSB accident records (12 records total, 6 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-31T accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and turbulent weather.
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.
An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
Failure of the left windshield due to moisture ingression into the windshield laminate, which deteriorated the strength of the windshield.
A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.
An inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist and reported stress.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.