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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Dell City, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 May 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States | Lord Aviation | Serious injuries | - |
| 19 Apr 2024 | Piper PA-28-151 | Marana, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Acton, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Mar 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Lubbock, Texas, United States | Hub City Aviation Academy LLC | No injuries | - |
| 25 Feb 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Watertown, South Dakota, United States | Lake Area Technical College | No injuries | - |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Farmingdale, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Feb 2024 | Piper PA-28-140 | Wayside, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Piper PA-28-180 | Conway, Arkansas, United States | Fisher Global LLC | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Piper PA-28-181 | Colorado City, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Dec 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | Red Rock Flying School LLC | No injuries | - |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Thunderbird Aircraft Co | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-235 | Ocklawaha, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Iola, Kansas, United States | Toby Baker | Minor injuries | - |
| 22 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-201T | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Jackson, Tennessee, United States | Old School Aircraft LLC | No injuries | - |
| 13 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Denton, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Gallipolis, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Herbert's Beach, St Kitts And Nevis | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 2 Sep 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Prescott, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Kanab, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Aug 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Ritchfield, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Rosenberg, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-235 | Port Angeles, Washington, United States | Brflyers LLC | Minor injuries | - |
| 24 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | New London, North Carolina, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Winter Haven, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Elko, Nevada, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Culpeper, Virginia, United States | Piston2Jet LLC | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28 | Gray, Georgia, United States | Middle Georgia State University | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-235 | Clearwater, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Meeks Bay, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 27 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Newdale, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Howell, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Rochester, Nevada, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Lumberton, New Jersey, United States | Freeflight Aviation Llc. | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Pellston, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | West Jordan, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | University of North Dakota | No injuries | - |
| 22 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | ATP Flight School | No injuries | - |
| 20 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-235 | Ray, Michigan, United States | Kareon Consulting LLC | No injuries | - |
| 6 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Clyde, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 May 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix Inc | No injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | Flint Township, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Riverside, California, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-181 | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States | ATP TAA LLC | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-180 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | Red Rock Flight School | No injuries | - |
| 2 Apr 2023 | Piper PA-28-140 | Canton, Georgia, United States | KAP Title Inc | Minor injuries | - |