Piper PA-32R-301T
Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32R-301T
About the Piper PA-32R-301T
The Piper PA-32R-301T keeps more than 500 aircraft on the U.S. civil registry, which places it as the 22nd-largest active fleet in Piper's lineup. The PA-32R-301T accounts for about 1% of Piper's total active registered fleet. Of all registry records ever held for the type, about two-thirds remain registered.
The PA-32R-301T shows 37 recorded accidents, working out to about 3.5 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years over the type's FAA-registration exposure. Measured against its cohort of the same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range, the PA-32R-301T sits at just over a third of comparable types on accident rate, where a higher percentile means a higher accident rate. At just over a third of its peer cohort, the PA-32R-301T has a lower accident rate than most comparable types. Of those recorded accidents, 9 of 37 were fatal.
The PA-32R-301T carries 1 active airworthiness directive, which is also the only AD ever issued against the type. That directive is dated July 26, 2010.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Piper |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 7103220 |
| 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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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.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
21 exact, 16 recovered, 0 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
9 fatal accidents.
24.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
10,729
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
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 |
Page 1 of 2 (showing accidents 1–25 of 37).
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