# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-32-300 A list on [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 19 · 936 reports - [Accident 20260909012959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909012959A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Kingston, MA · Sep 9, 2026 · N4056W · Substantial damage > On September 9, 2026, [privacy data omitted], a Piper PA-32, departed from martha’s vineyard airport (kmvy) and traveled to richmond airport (08R) in West Kingston, rhode island. The aircraft landed on runway 11 and exited the runway environment and went… - [Incident 20260719011199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260719011199I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · White Plains, NY · Jul 19, 2026 · N38331 · Minor damage > During takeoff, the lower left main landing gear (lmlg) piston strut separated from the aircraft, along with the wheel and brake assembly. An investigation revealed a missing bolt in the lower torque link, which normally retains the lower strut portion. No… - [Incident 20260706007439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260706007439I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Titusville, FL · Jul 6, 2026 · N1968T · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Incident 7/6/2026 Aircraft departed from boca raton kbct at 08:51 enroute to jekyll island 09J. Pilot reported a sudden loss of power while at cruise power over cape canaveral at FL 8500’. Pilot declared an emergency and landed at… - [Incident 20260615013099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615013099I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tinian, CM · Jun 15, 2026 · N4599X · Minor damage > On June 15, 2026, at approximately 0935 chamorro standard time, a Piper PA-32 cherokee six, operated by [privacy data omitted] as a scheduled passenger flight, experienced a ground fire during taxi at Tinian international airport (tni), Tinian, northern… - [Accident 20260517009159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260517009159A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Empire, NV · May 17, 2026 · N8502N · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On may 17, 2026, at approximately 07:39 local time, a Piper PA-32-300 cherokee six crashed approximately 6.5 nautical miles southwest of Empire, Nevada. The cross-country flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR part 91, departing reno-stead airport… - [Incident 20251016020069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251016020069I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hurricane, UT · Oct 16, 2025 · N38276 · No damage > Aircraft was in straight and level flight approximately 10 miles west of Hurricane ut airport when engine began to sputter. Aircraft landed in a field with no damage. Aircraft was taken to red mountain aero in st. george ut where the mechanic determined that… - [Incident 20251001019399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251001019399I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Oakland, MD · Oct 1, 2025 · N44944 · Minor damage > While departing ruway 27 at Garrett County Airport (2G4) Oakland, Maryland, the aircraft drifted left and contacted a runway light. Pilot stated the engine lost momentary loss of RPM. The climb was continued to pattern altitude and a normal landing was… - [Incident 20250718010029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250718010029I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Greensboro, NC · Jul 18, 2025 · N3678M · Minor damage > Aircraft impacted a bird while on final for RW23L at gso airport damaging the right wing. - [Incident 20250608009419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250608009419I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierre, SD · Jun 8, 2025 · N5216S · Minor damage > On June 8, 2025, at 12:00 a PA-32-300, [privacy data omitted], was involved in an incident during takeoff rotation when the aircraft returned to the ground and struck serval runway lights. Strong and gusting winds prevailed, and VFR flight plan was filed. The… - [Accident 20250601007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601007049A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Branford, CT · Jun 1, 2025 · N2242Z · Destroyed > On June 1, 2025, at approximately 1026 EDT, a Piper PA-32-300 departed from igor I. Sikorsky memorial airport (kbdr) on an easterly heading. While flying at flight level 030 (approximately 3,000 feet MSL), the pilot reported a loud bang consistent with the… - [Incident 20250419004412I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419004412I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · North Las Vegas, NV · Apr 19, 2025 · N21825 · Minor damage > On April 19, 2025 at approximatley 1200 local time, Piper cherokee [privacy data omitted], taxied to parking and collided with the wing tip of expirimental aircraft N2904H; a parked aircraft facing the opposite direction. [privacy data omitted] Sustained… - [Incident 20250413003429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250413003429I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · El Cajon, CA · Apr 13, 2025 · N8133S · Minor damage > On April 13, 2025, after landing on runway 27L at ksee in El Cajon, CA. Aircraft ran off runway striking airport sign causing minor damage to the aircraft. There were no injuires. - [Accident 20250307005209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250307005209A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Redding, CA · Mar 7, 2025 · N32371 · Substantial damage > On 03/07/2025 @ 19:10 local time the aircraft suffered a hard landing on runway 34 at Redding airport (rdd). From examination of the accident scene on 03/25/25, the aircraft made initial contact with runway 34 approximatley 35FT to the left side of the… - [Accident 20250102005289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250102005289A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Round Mountain, NV · Jan 2, 2025 · N4151R · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The aircraft was the subject of an alnot on January 2, 2025. The wreckage was located on January 19, 2025, on the side of a Mountain near mining town Round Mountain which is approximately 50 miles north of tonopah, NV. The wreckage was located about at… - [Accident 20241117020859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241117020859A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pomona, CA · Nov 17, 2024 · N617ET · Substantial damage > On November 17, 2024, about 1110 pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pomona, California. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of federal regulations part… - [Accident 20241031020109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241031020109A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prescott, AZ · Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damage > On October 31, 2024, at 1620 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott valley, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a part 91… - [Incident 20241008016009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241008016009I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Petersburg, FL · Oct 8, 2024 · N4044R · Minor damage > On October 08, 2024, at 1040 EDT, a Piper PA-32-300, [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted], departed Albert Whitted Airport (kspg) St. Petersburg, FL. Shortly after departure the aircraft experienced partial engine failure causing the aircraft to… - [Accident 20240930019629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240930019629A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Caro, MI · Sep 30, 2024 · N31407 · Substantial damage > Following aircraft release from maintenance, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the fuel pump, and loaded approximately 35 gallons of fuel into the right and left tip tanks and the right main tank. The pilot then started the aircraft on the left tip tank, and… - [Accident 20240930015709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240930015709A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MN · Sep 30, 2024 · N2032M · Substantial damage > During a cross country flight, the PIC climbed to cruise altitude and switched fuel tanks. Approximately 15 minutes later the engine started running rough and loosing power. The PIC turned on the electric fuel pump, notified ATC of the problem and diverted to… - [Incident 20240923014639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240923014639I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Sep 23, 2024 · N8797C · Minor damage > This office received notification of a landing incident from the roc on 9/24/2024, that on 9/23/2024 at New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport (kevb) a private pilot experienced a flat nose tire and prop strike in a Piper PA-32 during the landing phase of… - [Accident 20240809013119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240809013119A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fallbrook, CA · Aug 9, 2024 · N56631 · Substantial damage > During taxi with intent for flight, the pilot failed to control the aircraft and hit a concrete post with the left landing gear causing substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries reported. - [Accident 20240508005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240508005539A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Apopka, FL · May 8, 2024 · N908DK · Substantial damage > 05/08/2024 Apopka, FL: [privacy data omitted], PA32, experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing on shelby industrial Dr. Left wing struck an object on the ground. No ATC services provided. POB: 2. Injuries: none. Damage: substantial. 05/08/2024… - [Incident 20240503004579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240503004579I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tallula, IL · May 3, 2024 · N56613 · No damage > Operator reports that he had departed dupage airport (dpa) and planned a non stop direct flight to texarkana airport (txk). He had refueled the main fuel tanks at dpa and was in flight for approximately an hour at 6500 feet. He was VFR on top and was in… - [Accident 20240412012579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240412012579A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Willcox, AZ · Apr 12, 2024 · N4011R · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he encountered a 20-knot wind gust while departing which pushed the aircraft into a wall next to the rwy. The impact sheared off left landing gear; pilot subsequently squawked emergency on zab frequency and was provided flight following to home… - [Accident 20240224001329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240224001329A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jackson, OH · Feb 24, 2024 · N8963N · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Aircraft departed runway 01 from James Rhodes airport (I43) at 1136, radar indicated active precipitation present at the time of the takeoff with snow/freezing rain. Witness states the airplane was observed flying over a home on an approximate right downwind… - [Incident 20240214000319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240214000319I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Karluk, AK · Feb 14, 2024 · N31589 · Minor damage > The pilot reported that he encountered extremely soft runway conditions after landing. During his taxi to the ramp the aircraft was pulled slightly to the right and then again to the left while in the mud, experiencing what felt like a flat tire on the LH… - [Accident 20240101000389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240101000389A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gordonville, PA · Jan 1, 2024 · N722RM · Substantial damage > The selected fuel tank was exhausted, resulting in an in-flight engine shut down. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field, impacting 2 fences causing damage to aircraft left wing, right flap, right side of tail structure and vertical stabilizer. - [Accident 20231117021119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231117021119A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ozark, MO · Nov 17, 2023 · N16253 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, while in route from quincy ill (kuni) to berryville ar (4MI) at cruise altitude of 4500 MSL, with the fuel slector in the right tip tank position, the aircraft suddenly lost engine power. With the propeller windmilling, the pilot… - [Accident 20231031019789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231031019789A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marion, OH · Oct 31, 2023 · N44601 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Marion, OH: [privacy data omitted], PA32, tol-unkn, acft crashed due to unkn circumstances south of Marion, OH. Post crash fire ensued. ATC services: acft initially departed VFR @ tol and flew southbound. Acft dropped off passenger at lck (rickenbacker intl)… - [Accident 20230910021149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230910021149A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Moberly, MO · Sep 10, 2023 · N4219T · Substantial damage > During the landing approach into the airport. Engine lost power and the pilot did his best to perform an emergency landing under challenging circumstances. The aircraft impacted the ground. Coming to rest in a soybean field 3 miles south of the airport. - [Accident 20230901015799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230901015799A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Cincinnati, OH · Sep 1, 2023 · N6868D · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed kluk at approximately 2010 EDT for local flight with return to kluk. At approximately 2030 EDT pilot reported smelling a fuel burn smell and engine started to lose power. Pilot reported to kluk tower of engine problem. Aircraft landing in… - [Incident 20230816014789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230816014789I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Campbellsville, KY · Aug 16, 2023 · N32VT · No damage > While at cruise flight pilot noticed that there was no control authority for the stabilator from the control yoke. Pilot landed aircraft safely. Aircraft was inspected by a certificated A&P mechanic where it was discovered that the stabilator control cable… - [Accident 20230812017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230812017009A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Haines City, FL · Aug 12, 2023 · N898CP · Substantial damage > While taking the aircraft on an operational check flight over a practice area post maintenance, the pilot experienced a reduction in engine speed to approximately 1,200 RPM. There was no response when completing the engine out checklist, including switching… - [Incident 20230704011899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230704011899I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Palm Beach, FL · Jul 4, 2023 · N242EX · Minor damage > Part 91, Piper PA-32-300, aircraft registration [privacy data omitted] serial number 32-7940234, notified tower that upon being given clearance to “line up and wait” for departure on runway 10R, some taxi lights were contacted with engine and propeller. PIC… - [Accident 20230702009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230702009869A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Old Harbor, AK · Jul 2, 2023 · N1132Q · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 2 July, 2023 at approximately 1510 Alaska daylight time [privacy data omitted] a Piper pa 32-300, s/n 32-7740046 departed from Old Harbor, kodiak Alaska enroute to kodiak municiple with four passengers and thier cargo onboard. PIC stated that when flying… - [Incident 20230610008579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230610008579I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Palm Beack, FL · Jun 10, 2023 · N33669 · Minor damage > During roll out/taxi after landing, aircraft came into contact with runway light, light was knocked over and the aircraft wheel paint was scuffed. - [Incident 20230523004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230523004889I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Christmas, FL · May 23, 2023 · N908DK · Minor damage > On 05/23/2023 aircraft experienced a loss of engine power for unknown reasons approximately 15 miles east of ktix. The aircraft experienced a blown left main landing gear tire after landing on SR50 west of Christmas, Florida. No injuries were reported by… - [Incident 20230412004019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230412004019I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Memphis, TN · Apr 12, 2023 · N250WA · Minor damage > On April 12th at approximately 1530 local time. A Piper PA32-300 took off from General Dewitt Spain Airport in Memphis, TN (M01). The aircraft was on climb out approximately 1500. The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power. After communicating with ATC, the… - [Accident 20230403004379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230403004379A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lexington, KY · Apr 3, 2023 · N825RD · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed runway 22 and veered off of the left side of the runway at taxiway g. aircraft re-entered the runwayand exited onto taxiway B3. Aircraft taxied to the ramp. - [Incident 20230119000839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230119000839I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tamuning, GU · Jan 19, 2023 · N32728 · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] PA-32-300 was conducting a part 135 cargo flight from tinian international airport (tni) to antonio b. won pat international airport (gum). During taxi and ground marshalling aircraft impacted wooden crate causing… - [Accident 20221018017489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221018017489A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Brentwood, TN · Oct 18, 2022 · N600JG · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The pilot in command (PIC), operating [privacy data omitted]a PA-32-300 (serial number 32-40726) with no other souls onboard, was enroute from springfield Tennessee (M91) to fayetteville Tennessee (fym) and experienced a rough running engine and subsequent… - [Accident 20221012017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221012017369A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Paola, KS · Oct 12, 2022 · N4171W · Substantial damage > After touch and go landing at Miami County Airport (K81) Paola, KS, during climbout at approximately 150FT AGL the engine lost power and aircraft landed in a field approximately 1 mile NE of K81. Hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Accident 20220914015539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220914015539A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Afton, VA · Sep 14, 2022 · N2104J · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On September 14, 2022, about 2300 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300, [privacy data omitted] was destroyed by post impact fire when it was involved in an accident near Afton, Virginia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a title… - [Incident 20220825015069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220825015069I.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Aug 25, 2022 · N2921S · No damage > Pilot claims that right brake felt sticky on takeoff. After local VFR rental flight, upon landing, during the rollout, pilot claims brake felt like it was grabbing. Because of this the ac veered off the runway into the grass. Pilot claims he allowed the ac to… - [Accident 20220814010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220814010299A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gardiner, NY · Aug 14, 2022 · N33125 · Substantial damage > On 08/14/2022 at 1200 local the pilot attempted to land aircraft [privacy data omitted] at airport 5NY5 in Gardiner, NY. Upon touchdown, pilot reported: began braking but realized he would not be able to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway. A go… - [Accident 20220809014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220809014349A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Corona, CA · Aug 9, 2022 · N841AD · Substantial damage > The pilot reported reducing throttle to configure for landing while in left downwind leg for runway 25 kajo, and then not being able to effect increased engine power with numerous throttle inputs thereafter. The pilot stated that he was unable to cover the… - [Accident 20220703020549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220703020549A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mt. Pleasant, TX · Jul 3, 2022 · N1403X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 7/3/2022, at approximately 22:45 hrs, a Piper PA-32-300 cherokee 6 with a pilot and three passengers on board struck treetops located approximately 2400 feet from the threshhold of runway 17 at Mt. Pleasant (osa) airport, TX. An outboard segment of the RH… - [Accident 20220604017469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604017469A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Snohomish, WA · Jun 4, 2022 · N561PK · Substantial damage > After landing at Harvey Field Airport, WA (S43) and taxiing off the active runway, the PIC stated the engine started to lose power then surged. After the PIC manipulated the controls, the engine started to run normal. Before departing Harvey Field, the PIC… - [Accident 20220527005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220527005359A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Princeton, MN · May 27, 2022 · N2899N · Substantial damage > PIC and CFI were flying for the purposes of completing a flight activity in the wings program, A070405-07 worksheet asel ? Takeoffs, landings, and go arounds. Successful completion of this flight activity would have completed a wings phase for the PIC that… - [Accident 20220425005809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220425005809A.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fountain Inn, SC · Apr 25, 2022 · N9583C · Substantial damage > On April 25, 2022 at approximately 1015 hours (local), N9583C, a PA-32 was attempting to land at Whittaker Field in Fountain Inn, SC. The PIC circled the field twice and on the third traffic pattern initiated the landing. The aircraft landed approximately in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300/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 ('7103212') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300/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.