Piper PA-38-112 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 1,851 Piper PA-38-112 airframes on record (built 1956–1991), 441 currently registered. 36 have one or more NTSB accident records (36 records total, 8 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-38-112 accidents
The pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the cornfield.
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
The impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.