# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-28R-201 A list on [Piper PA-28R-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-201.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 9 · 430 reports - [Incident 20260520007009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520007009I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Canandaigua, NY · May 20, 2026 · N165LH · Minor damage > On may 20, 2026, at approximately 14:27 EDT, a Piper PA-28R, operated by a CFI and a student, landed on runway 31 at iua. The occupants reported that the landing gear was selected down and that the down and locked indicator lights were illuminated, evidence… - [Accident 20260513006609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260513006609A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, IL · May 13, 2026 · N31401 · Substantial damage > On may 13, 2026, around 9:50AM CST, a commercial, instrument rate pilot was operating a 1978 Piper arrow – [privacy data omitted] – at dupage airport (kdpa) preparing for a departure on a personal flight to be conducted under visual flight rules to southern… - [Accident 20260401003279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260401003279A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Vero Beach, FL · Apr 1, 2026 · N8583N · Substantial damage > April 1, 2026 at approximately 16:48 on approach, at 1400' altitude and 115 knots airspeed, into vrb, crew was descending and running approach checks. When about to make call for entry into the delta, a bird of medium size dove horizontally into the left… - [Accident 20251123017499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251123017499A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pittsfield, IL · Nov 23, 2025 · N47700 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The aircraft departed (kana) on an IFR flight plan at 2246 UTC with a destination of (kuin). The aircraft had a missed approach at kuin at approx. 0300 UTC was cleared by (kcc) direct (ppq). Approx. 5 min. After calling the missed approach, the aircraft… - [Accident 20250927016259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250927016259A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Okechobbee, FL · Sep 27, 2025 · N8586A · Substantial damage > On September 27, at 1530 local time, a Piper PA-28R-201 aircraft, was involved in an incident while returning from an instructional flight near okeechobee, Florida. The aircraft made contact with a large black bird on the right-wing leading edge. The impact… - [Incident 20240616009142I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616009142I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wilmington, NC · Jun 16, 2024 · N47723 · Minor damage > The PA-28 aircraft was reported to be 283 feet behind the BD-700 aircraft. The two aircraft were facing away from eachother. The BD-700 aircraft affected the PA-28 with jetblast during a systems check, causing wrinkles on the flight control surfaces and… - [Incident 20240607006829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607006829I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · New London, NC · Jun 7, 2024 · N6304C · Minor damage > On 06/07/2024 at approximately 1606 local, [privacy data omitted] landed on runway 22R at kvuj with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft’s nose gear started to auto-extend just before touchdown, but the aircraft was too low. The aircraft touched down on… - [Accident 20240606005809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240606005809A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Vero Beach, FL · Jun 6, 2024 · N287ND · Substantial damage > On 06 June 2024 during a preflight inspection the pilot noted that the vertical fin was loose. After inspection it was noted that all 17 rivets that attach the vertical fin to the vertical fin aft spar assembly were sheared for unknown reasons. The crew and… - [Accident 20240102012769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240102012769A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Pond, SC · Jan 2, 2024 · N125MT · Substantial damage > Eon-dra message text: beaufort, SC (nbc): [privacy data omitted], C172, nbcdeclared an emergency due to engine failure and crashed into a Pond on private property near [privacy data omitted] pilot was medivac to local hospital. POB: 1, injuries: serious,… - [Incident 20230808012709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808012709I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Englewood, CO · Aug 8, 2023 · N9321C · Minor damage > On August 8, 2023 at 6:22PM MDT, a Piper cehrokee arrow lost directional control while conducting touch and go landings on runway 35L. The loss of directional control resulted in the aircraft departing the runway to the left, damaging an airfield light, and… - [Incident 20230722011749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230722011749I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Oceanside, CA · Jul 22, 2023 · N5352D · Minor damage > On July 22, 2023 aircraft landed gear up on runway 25 at kokb. - [Incident 20230703011829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703011829I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Worcester, MA · Jul 3, 2023 · N2811M · Minor damage > On July 3, 2023, the pilot in command (PIC) and one passenger departed wiscasset airport, wiscasset, Maine (kiwi) to a planned destination of northeast philadelphia airport, philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (kpne) on a 14 CFR part 91 personal flight. The pilot… - [Incident 20230629007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230629007129I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Valkaria, FL · Jun 29, 2023 · N47700 · Minor damage > On 06/29/2023 at 20:00 EST a PA-28R, was taking off on rwy 10 at X59 when after gear retraction the left forward and rear engine cowling lifted, rotated right and began swinging in front of the windshield. The pilot elected to land the aircraft on the… - [Accident 20230624010919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230624010919A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Macon, GA · Jun 24, 2023 · N285MG · Substantial damage > On June 26, 2023 a Piper PA-28R-201 piloted by a student and certificated flight instructor were involved in a birstrike on climb out to the left wing leading edge of the aircraft. PIC took command "my controls" and ascended to a safe traffic pattern. PIC… - [Incident 20230530006229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230530006229I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Fitchburg, MA · May 30, 2023 · N36802 · Minor damage > On may 30, 2023, a PA28R, was enroute from kbed to kfit. Airman was operating in VFR conditions as a sole occupant of the aircraft. Airman stated that he was coming in for a landing and did one landing at kfit runway 14, then went around in the pattern to… - [Incident 20230207002669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230207002669I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wappingers Fall, NY · Feb 7, 2023 · N190FT · No damage > On February 7, 2023 at 1442 local time, a Piper PA28R-201, [privacy data omitted] s/n 28R-7837245 landed on runway 24 at Hudson Valley Regional Airport (kpou). The pilot was instructed by local controller to turn left onto runway 33. The pilot lost control of… - [Incident 20221223019529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221223019529I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Orangeburg, SC · Dec 23, 2022 · N204ND · Minor damage > Narrative from PIC: The intended trip was from Florida to Maryland to visit family for christmas. The crew of the Piper arrow was 17 year old instrument student and CFI father in the front. Though not the student's regular instructor, the intention was to get… - [Accident 20220914017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220914017069A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Conway, SC · Sep 14, 2022 · N62FC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > According to maintenance personnel on the ground at myrtle beach international airport (myr),[privacy data omitted] was going to columbus county municipal airport (cpc) for fuel and then ultimately to odell williamson municipal airport (60J) the aircrafts… - [Accident 20220902015479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220902015479A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Toughkenamon, PA · Sep 2, 2022 · N78QB · Substantial damage > Three nautical miles west of N57, while on approach to runway 06, at an altitude of 1500 feet, a large bird struck the upper surface of the aircraft’s right wing. Pilot landed without further incident. Upon inspection of the aircraft, inspectors observed a… - [Incident 20220815007709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220815007709I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver Falls, PA · Aug 15, 2022 · N282ND · Minor damage > N282ND landed gear up at Beaver County Airport on August 15th at approximately 09:10AM local time. The aircraft came to rest near midfield. After speaking with both the airmen onboard the aircraft, they both mentioned that they conducted a 360 degree turn… - [Incident 20220516008629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220516008629I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Macon, GA · May 16, 2022 · N285MG · Minor damage > On may 16, 2022, at approximately 11:15AM aircraft N285MG Piper 28-201 was on instruction flight attempting a landing at Macon Downtown Airport, to runway 28, in Macon Georgia. The aircraft was in the final approach phase an as the aircraft flared the crew… - [Incident 20220508006109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220508006109I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · San Antonio, TX · May 8, 2022 · N611CM · Minor damage > On the evening of 05/07/2022, the PIC noticed the battery was weak and was unable to start the engine. PIC returned the morning of 05/08/2022 with an automotive battery "power pack", sometimes called a "jump starter", and connected it to the external power… - [Incident 20220420004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220420004659I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Murphysboro, IL · Apr 20, 2022 · N293FS · Minor damage > On April 20, 2022 at 1432Z, N293FS (telephony cbn) had a right main gear collapse during touch and go on runway 18L at the Southern Illinois Airport (kmdh). The flight was a 14 CFR 141 instructional flight for a CFI candidate. No regulatory violations were… - [Accident 20220204000879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220204000879A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KS · Feb 4, 2022 · N5145W · Destroyed > During climb out from runway 18 at kojc, the aircraft lost engine power for unknown reasons and crashed into trees approximately one half a mile southwest of the airport. - [Incident 20211203021259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211203021259I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lititz, PA · Dec 3, 2021 · N17FV · Minor damage > December 03, 2021, at approximately 12:30 pm local time the airman departed Lancaster Airport (klns) on a solo practice flight. This was the pilot's first solo flight in the aircraft after receiving a "complex aircraft" endorsement. After performing manuevers… - [Incident 20211006014529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211006014529I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Stow, OH · Oct 6, 2021 · N751KS · Minor damage > While conducting a dual IFR night cross country, aircraft N751KS suffered a deer strike to the left center wing area on landing rollout at 1G3. On runway 01. The ceiling was approximately 1,600 MSL. Break-out was at about 100 feet above minimums. Aircraft was… - [Incident 20210205003479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210205003479I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · St John, WA · Feb 5, 2021 · N43793 · Minor damage > In climb after takeoff engine had roughness and loud bang resulting in in-flight engine failure. Pilot made an emergency landing on a road with no further damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20210124002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210124002149I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Milledgeville, GA · Jan 24, 2021 · N286HG · Minor damage > On 1/24/2021, at approximately 13:30 local time, N286HG, a Piper PA-28R-201, operated by middle Georgia state university, received damage as a result of a gear-up landing at Baldwin County Airport (kmlj) during a commercial FAR part 141 training flight while… - [Incident 20201015016599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201015016599I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Ontario, CA · Oct 15, 2020 · N373CB · No damage > Pilot placed the landing gear selector to down and heard a loud "clunk" the nose gear green down and lock light did not illuminate. Aircraft landed safely with no damage to aircraft or injuries. Upon further investigation, it was found that the nose gear down… - [Incident 20201006016469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201006016469I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Crawfordsville, IN · Oct 6, 2020 · N541PU · Minor damage > On October 6, 2020, at approximately 1240 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA28R-201 aircraft, N541PU, landed with the landing gear retracted at Crawfordsville regional airport (cfj), Crawfordsville, Indiana. The private pilot and his instructor were not… - [Accident 20200801021899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200801021899A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Seiling, OK · Aug 1, 2020 · N9765C · Substantial damage > N9765C(PA-28-200) piloted by [privacy data omitted] was departing runway 17 after back taxiing to utilize the full length at Seiling Airport(1S4) on August 1, 2020 with 3 passengers on board. During the takeoff roll, approximately 3/4 of the way down the… - [Accident 20200627015549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200627015549A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Broomfield, CO · Jun 27, 2020 · N811MS · Substantial damage > On June 27th, 2020, at 2100 MST at rocky mountain metropolitan airport (kbjc), in Broomfield Colorado, airplane N811MS, a Piper PA-28R-201, experienced loss of power after takeoff on runway 30R. The airplane touched down on the runway with the landing gear… - [Incident 20200614008029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200614008029I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Westminster, MD · Jun 14, 2020 · N780FM · Minor damage > On June 14, 2020 at approximately 1915 local time, [privacy data omitted], while acting as a flight instructor, conducted a practice emergency engine out landing at Carroll County Regional Airport, Westminster, MD, (kdmw) with a private pilot rated student.… - [Incident 20200214004389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200214004389I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Hollywood, FL · Feb 14, 2020 · N30JS · Minor damage > Spoke with both CFI candidate and the CFI. Both said this was the 3rd landing, practicing the power off 180 landing in the Piper arrow. They were focused on maintain airspeed they both forgot to perform any kind of checklist. - [Incident 20200126008799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200126008799I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Oakland, CA · Jan 26, 2020 · N2103M · Minor damage > Pilot's statement: Coming back from a VFR flight from santa rosa to Oakland (koak). I asked for pattern work and was "cleared for the option on 28 l" with a left pattern (note: the left pattern is at 600 AGL and very tight because pilots are required to stay… - [Incident 20200116004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200116004499I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Charlotte, NC · Jan 16, 2020 · N25EL · Minor damage > See investigative ptrs: EA68202001372 The following is a statement from the pilot of N25EL Sir - I am writing to report an occurrence last Thursday, January 16. As I was on short final approach into runway 35 at wilgrove air park (8A6), I brushed the top of a… - [Incident 20191216018649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191216018649I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Oceanside, CA · Dec 16, 2019 · N9436C · Minor damage > On December 16, 2019, around 14:00 PST N9436C contacted a chain-link fence and a tree at the departure end of runway 25 while executing a go-around. The aircraft continued the climb out and returned for landing. During the landing roll the aircraft veered off… - [Incident 20191205021229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191205021229I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Frankfort, IN · Dec 5, 2019 · N542PU · Minor damage > Description: On December 5, 2019 at approximately 2:20PM eastern standard time, a Piper arrow with registration number N542PU, sustained minor damage Following collision with runway 9 while simulating an engine failure at the Frankfort municipal airport,… - [Incident 20191108023879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191108023879I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pauls Valley, OK · Nov 8, 2019 · N3420Q · No damage > N34420Q checked on level at 500 over flying okc airspace. N320Q advised he was feeling numbness in his arm and his speech began to slur. N3420Q diverted to Pauls Valley municipal airport (kpvj). N3420Q cancelled his IFR clearance, okc approach called the… - [Incident 20191016022049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191016022049I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Eastman, GA · Oct 16, 2019 · N285MG · Minor damage > On 10/16/2019 at approximately 2230Z, CFI was flying with commercial student in N285MG at kezm. Multiple landings practicing short field, normal, and power off landings were made. On the 8th touch and go for runway 02 under VFR conditions with approximately a… - [Incident 20190819013999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190819013999I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Deland, FL · Aug 19, 2019 · N43817 · Minor damage > Aircraft was just released from paint shop on airport, owner/pilot departed to fly the pattern since aircraft was painted. Pilot advised when he extended the landing gears he did not get all (3) green lights and the l/h MLG stayed red. The pilot proceeded to… - [Accident 20190819013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190819013989A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Spokane, WA · Aug 19, 2019 · N43793 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he landed normally at about 80 mph and was rolling out when he thought he had a flat tire. Aircraft veered to the right and started skidding. Aircraft left the runway nearly 180 degrees in the other direction and crossed a drainage ditch, the… - [Incident 20190613015749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190613015749I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Apple Valley, CA · Jun 13, 2019 · N25DT · Minor damage > N25DT departed kapv with crew of two (pilot flying and a CFI) onboard for a cross country time building flight. After takeoff, the crew's intent was to execute a touch and go landing at kapv prior to proceeding oncourse for the next leg to kdag. After… - [Incident 20190527005269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190527005269I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santa Barbara, CA · May 27, 2019 · N9436C · Minor damage > The pilot took off from rwy 25 at ksba. Soon after take-off, the pilot heard rattling and a loud sound coming from the engine. The pilot decided to return to the airport. Distracted by the unusual engine noise the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear. Ksba… - [Accident 20190411006409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190411006409A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Meridan, CT · Apr 11, 2019 · N38658 · Destroyed > At approximately 18:55 EDT on April 11, aircraft N35658, a Piper PA-28R-201, s/n 28R-7737106, crashed in a baseball field at the h c wilcox technical high school on 298 Oregon rd. in meriden, CT. There were two persons onboard, both individuals were… - [Incident 20190210010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190210010099I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Alton Bay, NH · Feb 10, 2019 · N6256C · Minor damage > Who: PIC [privacy data omitted], pvt [privacy data omitted] with complex endorsement. Approx 190 hours tt. What: while completing a day VFR flight N6256C, PA-28R-201, slid off rwy 19, B18, Alton Bay ice runway after landing. Resulted in a collapsed nose gear… - [Incident 20181203022429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181203022429I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Albany, OH · Dec 3, 2018 · N590U · Minor damage > The PIC reported the following: I was demonstrating a power off 180, as we got close to the ground I realized the gear was not down there was no gear unsafe light or warning horn I applied full power to "go around", the plane did not accelerate fast enough… - [Incident 20181116022569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181116022569I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Vero Beach, FL · Nov 16, 2018 · N8586A · No damage > SFY662, PA28, reported a bird strike while holding short of runway 30L. Aircraft taxied back to the ramp without incident. 11/16/2018 1232Z - [Accident 20181111021699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181111021699A.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lake City, FL · Nov 11, 2018 · N52737 · Destroyed > Ptrs-20190418 Technical factors Operational factors Weather briefing source Pilot training Pilot information Each of these has been marked no or incomplete, they will be amended after pilot can be interviewed. As of December 15, 2008 pilot is still in the… - [Incident 20181031021289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181031021289I.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Saluda, SC · Oct 31, 2018 · N30905 · Minor damage > Aircraft landing on runway 19 at Saluda Airport(6J4), SC. Landed with landing gear retracted. According to the PIC, landing gear collapsed. There was only minor aircraft damage, with no injuries. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-201/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7102816', '7102833') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-201/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.