Piper PA-28 accidents
The NTSB database holds 9,402 accidents and incidents involving the Piper PA-28, recorded between 1964 to 2026. 1,634 of them were fatal (17%), and 3,363 people died.
The deadliest year was 1969, with 164 deaths.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (3,119 records).
Most of these records are from United States, Mexico and Unknown/Not Reported.
364 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 5,979 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
9,402
Records
1,634
Fatal
3,363
Deaths
17%
Share fatal
1964 to 2026
Period
Show these on the map
9,038 of 9,402 can be placed
(5,979 approximate)
By decade
Where these happened
Operators involved
All 9,402 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Rochester, New York, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Bennington, Vermont, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 25 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Pt Lookout, Missouri, United States | LK of the Ozar | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Denver City, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Laurel, Maryland, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Buckner, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Susanville, California, United States | Southern Orego | No injuries | - |
| 15 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Elgin, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Chesapeake, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Pearland, Texas, United States | Taylor Flying | No injuries | - |
| 4 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Dawson, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Watertown, New York, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Park Falls, Wisconsin, United States | Watertown Flyi | No injuries | - |
| 27 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Demotte, Indiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 25 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Newberry Spgs, California, United States | Big Bear AVN | No injuries | - |
| 24 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Bremerton, Washington, United States | Kitsap Aviatio | No injuries | - |
| 23 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Imperial, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | Sarasota Flyer | No injuries | - |
| 16 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Bellingham, Washington, United States | Roseburg Flite | Minor injuries | - |
| 15 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Prospectville, Pennsylvania, United States | Turner Field I | No injuries | - |
| 10 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Bellevue, Washington, United States | Bellevue Aviat | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Boston, New York, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Lyons, Kansas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 3 Nov 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Palco, Kansas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Houston, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 25 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Elgin, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Tiffin Aire SV | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | West Chicago Il, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Columbia, South Carolina, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Temple, Texas, United States | Texas Aero Inc | No injuries | - |
| 15 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Simi Valley, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Ft Pierce, Florida, United States | Pro-Flite | No injuries | - |
| 11 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States | Arner Flying | No injuries | - |
| 9 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Liberty, North Carolina, United States | Causey Aviatio | No injuries | - |
| 8 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Graford, Texas, United States | Four Winds AVN | No injuries | - |
| 8 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Sun River, Oregon, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Belgrade, Montana, United States | MSU Flying BOB | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Marlboro, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Kerrville, Texas, United States | Tierra Linda C | No injuries | - |
| 3 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Elgin, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Lovington, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Oct 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Caldwell, New Jersey, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 1978 | Piper PA-28 | Aztec, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |