Piper PA-32-301 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 261 Piper PA-32-301 airframes on record (built 1980–1996), 167 currently registered. 16 have one or more NTSB accident records (16 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-32-301 accidents
A bearing failure that resulted in fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during touchdown in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions based on latent weather information, which resulted in the airplane entering extreme precipitation, a loss of aircraft control, and in-flight break-up.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain.
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during the landing roll.
A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and the subsequent collision with terrain.