Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32R-301T

Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Inc

Model: PA-32R-301T

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 7103221
Model PA-32R-301T
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 7 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.


9 fatal accidents.

24.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.

555
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


10,729

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
13.7%
Exposure
16.6%
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 1, 2009 3, 2010 7, 2011 1, 2012 2, 2013 1, 2014 3, 2015 2, 2017 2, 2018 2, 2019 2, 2020 4, 2021 1, 2022 1, 2023 2, 2024 2, 2025 1. 3 6 9 12 0 1 '08 3 '09 7 '10 1 '11 2 '12 1 '13 3 '14 2 '15 2 '17 2 '18 2 '19 4 '20 1 '21 1 '22 2 '23 2 '24 1 '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.

7 categories Total 37
Enroute 11
Landing 9
Approach 7
Takeoff 5
Initial climb 2
Maneuvering 2
Prior to flight 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 129
Aircraft 57
Personnel issues 47
Environmental issues 24
Not determined 1
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 19
Fatal 9
Minor 6
Serious 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (37)· NUSN (3)

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
Woodfin Mill, GA N327HP Substantial Minor Enroute unknown
North Myrtle Beach, SC N5343C Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Spanish Fork, UT N989SR Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Attalla, AL N4187Q Destroyed Fatal Emergency descent Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Old Bridge, NJ N8282K Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Red Bluff, CA N4383D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Flemingsburg, KY N4363W Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Windom, MN N8178Y Destroyed Fatal Initial climb Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Canon City, CO N4187H Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Bonham, TX N3576X Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Rensselaer, IN N599ST Destroyed Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Flippin, AR N9966G Substantial None Landing Environmental issues
Goshen, IN N4922K Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Caddo Mills, TX N82303 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Big Spring, TX N8191B Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Block Island, RI N1054S Destroyed Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Dalhart, TX N782SW Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Castro Valley, CA N323PA Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Stephenville, TX N9284 Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft, Not determined, Environmental issues
Springfield, MO N3127R Substantial Serious Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Sedalia, MO N532DR Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
North Captiva Island, FL N297AS Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Chandler, AZ N8197W Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Environmental issues
Laramie Peak, WY N110UM Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Riverview, FL N362DM Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues

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