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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Piper PA-28-181 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | American Flyers | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Piper PA-28-180 | Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Archer Aircraft LLC | No injuries | - |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Piper PA-28-160 | Lake Mavrovo, Macedonia | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | CAE Aviation Academy Phoenix LLC | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Piper PA-28-235 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Somerville, Tennessee, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | McGregor, Minnesota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Piper PA-28-161 | Linden, New Jersey, United States | Luvsflying Flight Training LLC | No injuries | - |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Astatula, Florida, United States | Orlando Flight Academy | Minor injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 2025 | Piper PA-28-180 | Hollister, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Pittsfield, Illinois, United States | Piston Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Seneca, South Carolina, United States | Jarriel Investments Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-180 | Chicken, Alaska, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | San Diego, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-151 | Chamblee, Georgia, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Inverness Highlands South, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 3 Aug 2025 | Piper PA-28-180 | Silver Springs, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | New Hudson, Michigan, United States | Echo Aviation II LLC | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | - | Unknown | - |
| 8 May 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Tiffin, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Lakeview, Oregon, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Royal Kunia, Hawaii, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Piper PA-28-140 | Pearland, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Piper PA-28-235 | Manchester, Vermont, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Feb 2025 | Piper PA-28-235 | Shafter, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Piper PA-28-235 | Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Piper PA-28-181 | Addison, Texas, United States | Ameriflyers of Texas Inc | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Piper PA-28-161 | Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Dec 2024 | Piper PA-28 | New Braunfels, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Nov 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Camdenton, Missouri, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 2024 | Piper PA-28-151 | Newnan, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Oct 2024 | Piper PA-28 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Louisville Flying Club | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Schaumburg, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Grand Island, Nebraska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Borger, Texas, United States | Grog Holdings LLC | No injuries | - |
| 4 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Somerville, New Jersey, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | East Troy, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Yuma, Arizona, United States | Bird Acquisition LLC DBA | No injuries | - |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Cut and Shoot, Texas, United States | Chennault Aviation Academy | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Arcola, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Clearwater, Florida, United States | ATP Flight School | No injuries | - |
| 29 Jun 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Beccles, United Kingdom | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 2024 | Piper PA-28-151 | Fire Island, New York, United States | Icarus Flying Academy LLC | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Crete, Nebraska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 May 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Nephi, Utah, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 May 2024 | Piper PA-28-151 | Hope Mills, North Carolina, United States | Cape Fear Aviation Services LLC | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 May 2024 | Piper PA-28-161 | Vero Beach, Florida, United States | Paris Air Inc | No injuries | - |