Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28R-201

Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Inc

Model: PA-28R-201

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 7102833
Model PA-28R-201
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 4 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


21 exact, 16 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
37
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


6 fatal accidents.

16.2% of recorded accidents were fatal.

352
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


6,991

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.5%
Exposure
0.4%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 37
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 37 observed): 2008 2, 2009 2, 2010 1, 2011 3, 2012 3, 2013 1, 2014 2, 2015 1, 2016 4, 2017 4, 2018 3, 2019 1, 2020 2, 2022 3, 2023 1, 2024 2, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 2 '08 2 '09 1 '10 3 '11 3 '12 1 '13 2 '14 1 '15 4 '16 4 '17 3 '18 1 '19 2 '20 3 '22 1 '23 2 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

8 categories Total 37
Landing 12
Initial climb 8
Enroute 6
Approach 5
Maneuvering 3
Prior to flight 1
Takeoff 1
Unknown 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 104
Aircraft 42
Personnel issues 40
Environmental issues 17
Not determined 5
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 37
None 27
Fatal 6
Minor 2
Serious 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (37)· NUSN (2)

Recorded Accidents

All 37 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Pittsfield, IL N47700 Substantial Fatal Approach unknown
Okeechobee, FL N8586A Substantial None Enroute Environmental issues
Vero Beach, FL N287ND Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft
Wiggins, SC N125MT Substantial Serious Enroute Not determined
Macon, GA N285MG Substantial None Approach Environmental issues
Conway, SC N62FC Destroyed Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Toughkenamon, PA N78QB Substantial None Approach Environmental issues
Olathe, KS N5145W Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Seiling, OK N9765C Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Denver, CO N811MS Substantial Minor Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Spokane, WA N43793 Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Lake City, FL N52737 Substantial Serious Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hobbs, NM N6899C Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Daytona Beach, FL N106ER Destroyed Fatal Initial climb Aircraft
Clearwater, FL N1881H Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues
Bowling Green, OH N786BG Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Pontiac, MI N36458 Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Phoenix, AZ N962WW Substantial None Enroute Environmental issues
East St. Louis, IL N834PC Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Bowling Green, OH N786BG Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Northampton, MA N3783M Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Esperance, NY N2241Q Destroyed Fatal Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft
Phoenix, AZ N963WW Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Steamboat Springs, CO N3509M Substantial Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Ruidoso, NM N3398M Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues

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