Piper PA-32RT-300 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 352 Piper PA-32RT-300 airframes on record (built 1977–1979), 201 currently registered. 17 have one or more NTSB accident records (17 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-32RT-300 accidents
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of the nose baggage door and subsequent distraction of the pilot during a critical phase of flight, as well as the external pressure of the approaching thunderstorms, which likely resulted in the pilot rushing to depart.
The pilot’s improper fuel management by not switching fuel tanks in flight, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.
The pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.
The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.