Piper PA-32RT-300T — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 390 Piper PA-32RT-300T airframes on record (built 1954–1989), 204 currently registered. 24 have one or more NTSB accident records (25 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-32RT-300T accidents
The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction.
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.
The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around in gusting winds. Contributing was the presence of windshear.
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
The partial loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits that resulted in one or more stuck exhaust valves.
Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.