Piper PA-32RT-300

Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper

Model: PA-32RT-300

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Piper
Manufacturer Serial Number 7103215
Model PA-32RT-300
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).


8 exact, 9 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
17
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


5 fatal accidents.

29.4% of recorded accidents were fatal.

200
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,085

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
6.3%
Exposure
6.3%
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 →

2009 – 2025 Total 17
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 17 observed): 2009 1, 2010 2, 2011 1, 2012 2, 2014 1, 2016 1, 2017 1, 2018 1, 2019 3, 2020 1, 2021 1, 2023 1, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '09 2 '10 1 '11 2 '12 1 '14 1 '16 1 '17 1 '18 3 '19 1 '20 1 '21 1 '23 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.

6 categories Total 17
Landing 4
Takeoff 3
Initial climb 3
Enroute 3
Approach 3
Maneuvering 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 53
Aircraft 23
Personnel issues 21
Environmental issues 8
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 17
None 8
Fatal 5
Minor 4

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (17)

Recorded Accidents

All 17 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Yulee, FL N30689 Destroyed Fatal Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Mount Gilead, OH N9519C Substantial Minor Emergency descent Aircraft, Personnel issues
Brevard, NC N94GF Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Meridianville, AL N772SG Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Fletcher, NC N27GB Destroyed None Initial climb Aircraft
Mackinac Island, MI N31934 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Atlantic Ocean, AO N3016L Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Poolville, TX N221MC Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Coral Springs, FL N31678 Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Environmental issues
Melfa, VA N3046H Destroyed Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Millen, GA N36086 Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Palo Pinto, TX N36103 Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Angle Fire, NM N513CW Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Charleston, SC N30731 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Las Vegas, NV N36072 Substantial Fatal Initial climb Not determined
Yellow Pine, ID N2185K Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Memphis, TN N9243C Substantial Fatal Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
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