# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-32R-301 A list on [Piper PA-32R-301](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 5 · 224 reports - [Incident 20260720010099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260720010099I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Springfield, OH · Jul 20, 2026 · N3569X · Minor damage > The pilot reported while landing at Springfield-Beckley airport (sgh), the gear was selected down and the gear indicated down and locked with 3 green indicators. Upon touchdown the main gear remained locked and the nose gear folded back into the retracted… - [Incident 20251123019639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251123019639I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Orlando, FL · Nov 23, 2025 · N9264A · Minor damage > Pilot statement: on November 23, 2025, I departed tamiami executive airport (ktmb) at approximately 10:00 a.m., en route to Orlando Executive Airport (korl), operating my Piper saratoga. I was the sole occupant; no passengers were aboard. As I prepared for… - [Accident 20250918014479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250918014479A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MS · Sep 18, 2025 · N318JM · Substantial damage > Aircraft departed kuox runway 27 to northwest. Shortly after takeoff, aircraft veered to the right, struck the ground, and skidded into treeline. - [Incident 20250421008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250421008519I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Troy, MI · Apr 21, 2025 · N8188J · Minor damage > On second landing attempt aircraft nose trunnion failed at touch down. Winds were 23022G30KT for runway 28. - [Accident 20241017022139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017022139A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Van, TX · Oct 17, 2024 · N81481 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was crusing at approximately 7,500 feet asl when the engine began to slowly lose power. Pilot switched fuel tanks and turned on fuel boost pump to regain engine power without success. Pilot attempted to land at a private airport, delva field (00TX),… - [Incident 20240929014099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240929014099I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Orlando, FL · Sep 29, 2024 · N221AH · Minor damage > On 09/29/2024 a PA-32-301 departed rwy 25 at korl and struck a large bird causing minor damage to the left-wing leading edge. Pilot returned to korl and landed without incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. - [Incident 20240818013779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240818013779I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Deadhorse, AK · Aug 18, 2024 · N4375B · Minor damage > An unsafe landing gear indication of down and locked occured during landing approach phase of flight. The pilot conducted a flyby of flight service and asked flight service to visually confirm if landing gear was down. Flight service replied that it appeared… - [Incident 20240522011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240522011769I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Myerstown, PA · May 22, 2024 · N9202Q · Minor damage > While landing at Deck Airport, Myerstown, PA (9D4), airman failed to extend landing gear. Aircraft skidded down runway, and impacted 2 runway lights before coming to rest on the edge of the pavement. - [Accident 20240412004549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240412004549A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Powell, TN · Apr 12, 2024 · N9236J · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot topped off the aircraft with avgas at tys. Pilot filed IFR flight plan for 8000 ft. to grr. Aircraft departed tys for grr approx 1615 EDT. Tys approach received a request to climb to 10,000 ft alt due to precipitation at approximately 1625 EDT. A mayday… - [Incident 20230711011649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230711011649I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Fort Pierce, FL · Jul 11, 2023 · N82255 · Minor damage > Aircraft on approach to fpr, pilot did not get positive indication of the right gear extension. Pilot worked the check list and was unable to extend the right gear. Aircraft checked in with fpr tower, declared an emergency with 1 POB and 4 hours of fuel.… - [Incident 20230307005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230307005409I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Anderson, SC · Mar 7, 2023 · N895TC · Minor damage > Statement of event: Pilot statement: here is a statement of what occurred on March 7, 2023 at approximately 12:30 pm. I took off heading to pickens airport. On the down wind side of rw 23 at altitude of about 1700 feet, I lost all electrical power. I decided… - [Incident 20230220020539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230220020539I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Linden, NJ · Feb 20, 2023 · N45FW · Minor damage > Aircraft was departing runway 27, a 4,140 ft. runway, at Linden Airport (kldj). The pilot reported that “after rotation at about 10-15 feet above ground level, the front baggage door flew open. Since I wasn’t at half field yet, I cut power and landed.” a… - [Accident 20230111001069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230111001069A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton, VA · Jan 11, 2023 · N43156 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On January 11, 2023, at approximately 1740 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted] a PA-32R, took off from winchester regional airport (okv) for shelby county airport (eet). At approximately 1809 local time on January 11, 2023 the aircraft was last seen… - [Incident 20221028018439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221028018439I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Aniak, AK · Oct 28, 2022 · N4375B · Minor damage > Plane departed from kalskag enroute to Aniak Alaska. Pilot noticed the landing gear warning light was illuminated, cycled the gear a couple times however the light remained on. Pilot pulled the bulb to distinguish the light. Pilot believed it would distract… - [Incident 20220623009859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220623009859I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Hot Springs, AR · Jun 23, 2022 · N82710 · Minor damage > After touchdown on rwy 5, right main landing gear collapsed. More information to follow as soon as mx can get to the aircrft. Operator was midfield at 2000FT preforming a tear drop entry right down wind for rwy 5. Operator states he had one notch of flaps and… - [Accident 20220609012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220609012089A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olla, LA · Jun 9, 2022 · N416TS · Substantial damage > Level off to 5500 ft. low oil pressure alarm sounded, verified low oil pressure indicated on gauge. Engine begin to run rough. Aircraft would no maintain level flight. Pilot searched for suitable spot for precautional landing. Located cut through the trees… - [Accident 20220604009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604009529A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Martinsville, VA · Jun 4, 2022 · N8429X · Substantial damage > Pilot go distracted by other airplane giving position reports that were not correct and his attention was on where that airplane was when he rolled onto final and was too high, so added all flaps, and pushed over to make landing zone. This caused him to stay… - [Accident 20220430011379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220430011379A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Loogootee, IN · Apr 30, 2022 · N4303P · Substantial damage > On April 30, 2022, at 0810 eastern standard time, a Piper, PA32, saratoga, N4303P, sustained substantial damage following a collision with a tree while landing on a gravel road after having lost engine power in flight. The accident took place near the town of… - [Incident 20220324004169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220324004169I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Savannah, GA · Mar 24, 2022 · N8843Y · Minor damage > 03/24/2022 N8843Y a PA32R-301 serial number 32R-8013061 traveling from charleston international airport (chs) to Savannah international airport (sav) departed chs and experienced no gear retraction after rotation. Pilot stated he was able to troubleshoot the… - [Incident 20220301003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220301003199I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mar 1, 2022 · N8415H · Minor damage > Part 91 operator, operating a 1981 Piper, PA-32-301 N8415H, serial number 32R-8113092 conducting visual approach and landing on runway 31 at Fort Lauderdale executive airport (fxe), during final approach the aircraft descended to the runway with the right… - [Accident 20210915014539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210915014539A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Stanley, ID · Sep 15, 2021 · N529PE · Substantial damage > Pilots first attempt to land was unsuccessful in maintaining directional control due to crosswind. Second attempt, aircraft touched down hard than veered to the right and ran off the runway. Aircraft rolled over large boulders and came to rest facing the… - [Incident 20210913015679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210913015679I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Port Clinton, OH · Sep 13, 2021 · N81593 · Minor damage > Because of other aircraft in the traffic pattern, the pilot extended his downwind leg and did not lower the gear where he normally does on the downwind leg. He then continued to base, final and touchdown never lowering the landing gear. Because he was wearing… - [Incident 20210708010459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210708010459I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Huron, SD · Jul 8, 2021 · N4174A · Minor damage > On July 8, 2021 at 12:22PM central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 airplane, N4174A, had minor damage when the nose gear collapsed on landing at (khon) Huron, south dakota. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was [privacy data omitted] operated… - [Incident 20210610006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210610006329I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Huron, SD · Jun 10, 2021 · N830TC · Minor damage > On June 10, 2021 at 12:30PM central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301 Airplane, N830TC, had minor damage when the nose gear collapsed on landing at (khon) Huron, south dakota. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was [privacy data… - [Incident 20210413003629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210413003629I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Winter Haven, FL · Apr 13, 2021 · N8386B · Minor damage > Pilot was at Winter Haven Regional Airport (kgif) on a clear sunny day, no wind. Pilot took off at approximately 0710 with intentions of practicing touch and go full landings with aircraft N8386B PA-32R-301, owned by him. The pilot has over 600 hours in… - [Accident 20210411003779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210411003779A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Troy, AL · Apr 11, 2021 · N299HP · Substantial damage > Aircraft struck a deer on rollout after landing. - [Incident 20210329003429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210329003429I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Churchville, MD · Mar 29, 2021 · N4152R · Minor damage > The pilot stated that in approach phase of flight to 0W3 in VMC the aircraft experienced total electrical system failure. He then entered the pattern at 0W3 without confirmation that gear was down and locked due to loss of indicator lights and radio… - [Accident 20210112000229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210112000229A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Sparta, MI · Jan 12, 2021 · N35718 · Substantial damage > On January 12, 2021 at approximately 17:00 EST, a Piper saratoga, N35718, [privacy data omitted] operated by a private pilot for a personal flight received substantial damage when it touched down prior to the approach end of runway 25 and struck a snow bank… - [Incident 20190907012679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190907012679I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Caldwell, NJ · Sep 7, 2019 · N965JB · Minor damage > On September 07 at 1447Z, aircraft N965JB a Piper PA-32 lost electrical power and landed gear up at kcdw airport. The aircraft departed kcdw around 1440Z on a VFR flight to the north west. The aircraft contacted the airport 5 minutes later declaring an… - [Incident 20190901019109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190901019109I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Honesdale, PA · Sep 1, 2019 · N8248D · Minor damage > Pilot reported aircraft pulled to the left, and propeller struck the ground as soon as nose wheel touched down. Aircraft rolled off the left side of runway and nose landing gear collapsed when it encountered soft terrain. Pilot reported that he had positive… - [Incident 20190725012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190725012579I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Moneta, VA · Jul 25, 2019 · N9298P · Minor damage > Pilot landed at smith mountain lake airport (W91).left hand gear collapsed on rollout and veered left off of runway. - [Incident 20190505003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190505003989I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Mobile, AL · May 5, 2019 · N9229B · Minor damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft experienced a total loss of electrical power on approach to bjka and he elected to return to the departure airport at kbfm. On approach at kbfm, the pilot was unable to extend the landing gear and landed in the grass… - [Incident 20190425003419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190425003419I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Fort Myers, FL · Apr 25, 2019 · N244MA · No damage > On April 25, 2019, at 1235 EDT, a Piper PA-32R, N244MA, registered to DC air LLC, had its right main landing gear (MLG) tire go off the right side of runway 13 during rollout at Fort Myers Page Field (fmy), FL, while on a recreational flight. Visual… - [Incident 20190425003389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190425003389I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Sanford, NC · Apr 25, 2019 · N25WE · Minor damage > During the pre flight of the aircraft the pilot noted that the gear position indicator lights were dim. He departed from kbuy and flew to ktta. During his pattern he stated that he completed his before landing check, again noting that the gear position… - [Accident 20181117022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181117022609A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Versailles, OH · Nov 17, 2018 · N4137W · Substantial damage > On touchdown skid marks on the runway showed the nose touched down on the centerline of the runway then the aircraft started too veere off the left side of runway 9. The left main touchdown skid mark was even with the nose mark. The right main touchdown mark… - [Accident 20180823012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180823012149A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meadow Lake, CO · Aug 23, 2018 · N2880W · Substantial damage > Aircraft took off from airport (fly) on runway 33, gained aproximately 300 feet in alittude, pilot reported loss of power. Aircraft landed into an open field aproximately 1/2 mile north and east of runway 33. Aircraft landed with gear up. Aircraft sustained… - [Incident 20180818012819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180818012819I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · West Mifflin, PA · Aug 18, 2018 · N197DJ · Substantial damage > Aircraft nose gear collapsed on takeoff roll on runway 31 at the intersection of 28. Aircraft came to rest and the pilot and passenger were not injured. - [Incident 20180602006889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180602006889I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Philadelphia, PA · Jun 2, 2018 · N9202Q · Minor damage > The pilot stated that he was practicing use of the autopilot, electronic PFD and GPS on a RNAV (GPS) rwy 6 approach to pne. The autopilot did not respond as anticipated, which caused a distraction. The pilot disconnected the autopilot and the disconnect… - [Accident 20180514005369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180514005369A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Cape Carteret, NC · May 14, 2018 · N25WE · Substantial damage > N25WE approached to land on runway 24 at 60NC. The aircraft came over the obstacle and touched down just 60 feet beyond the displaced threshold on a runway of 2800 feet long. The tricycle, retractable landing gear touched down right wheel first, left wheel… - [Incident 20171203022599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171203022599I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Plainville, CT · Dec 3, 2017 · N8041B · Minor damage > Pilot and passenger departed block island (kbid) en-route back to home base, Robertson airport (4B8) with ATC flight following in VMC conditions. Pilot stated he was too high for landing upon seeing 4B8 and he removed all aircraft power in order to enter the… - [Incident 20170903017579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170903017579I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Raleigh, NC · Sep 3, 2017 · N9259R · No damage > Aircraft left hickory, NC for destination in willmington, NC. With a pilot and four passengers. The aircraft flew to Raleigh, NC (rdu) for fuel and during landing, the pilot felt the aircraft pull to the right. The pilot tried to compensate with the rudder… - [Incident 20170529004999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170529004999I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Punta Gorda, FL · May 29, 2017 · N41453 · Minor damage > On may 29, 2017 at 12:55 EDT a Piper PA-32R-301, s/n 3246148, while on a right base at approximately 2000 feet while landing on runway 22 at Punta Gorda airport (pgd), FL struck a turkey vulture on the leading edge of the left wing approximately one foot… - [Incident 20170524015149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170524015149I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Sugar Grove, IL · May 24, 2017 · N8024D · Minor damage > On may 24, 2017, approximately 16:25 CST, N8024D was on approach to karr (aurora) from IS65 (woodlake) airport. 2 miles out the sole pilot onboard tried to extend the landing gear. The l/h main gear would not extend. The pilot did a low approach by the tower… - [Accident 20170206015819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170206015819A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Fort Washington, MD · Feb 6, 2017 · N21HD · Destroyed > Description: N21HD experienced a power loss on takeoff/climbout; 1100FT power loss; landed off-airport in a wooded area; aircraft completely destroyed. Causal and/or contributing factors: improper or incomplete preflight action Comments: probable cause of… - [Accident 20161111022609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161111022609A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Bethel, AK · Nov 11, 2016 · N9084J · Substantial damage > Public use operation by the Alaska state troopers. Pilot departed Bethel on runway 1L and was climbing out to the west through 800 feet. Pilot felt a momentary vibration and noted oil pressure at 0 PSI. Pilot declared an emergency and attempted return to… - [Incident 20160711011019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160711011019I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Plymouth, MA · Jul 11, 2016 · N84023 · Minor damage > On July 11, 2016, the operator of N84023 experienced a landing gear malfunction and departed runway 06 to the left side into the grass. The weather reported at the airport was day VFR (wind at 070 at 4KTS, sky clear, visibility 10 miles, surface conditions… - [Incident 20160629012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160629012059I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Columbia, MO · Jun 29, 2016 · N3116C · Minor damage > In preparation for landing, the nose gear would not fully extend and lock. Pilot made an emergency landing and the nose gear collapsed. Post incident examination found the nose gear door rods and striker assembly had been installed improperly. - [Accident 20160516005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160516005059A.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Alpine, TX · May 16, 2016 · N185DX · Substantial damage > On may 16, 2016, at 1445 CDT, a Piper PA32R-301 aircraft bearing registration number N185DX, registered to saratoga flyers inc., attempted to return to the airport with reduced aircraft preformance and landed short of the runway at Alpine-Casparis municipal… - [Incident 20160426004139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160426004139I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Clewiston, FL · Apr 26, 2016 · N92779 · Minor damage > On April 29, 2016 approximately 19:14 local time aircraft registered N92779 a PA-32R-301 serial number 3246047 performed a landing with gear up position. The aircraft landed with its gear up at the Airglades Airport (S21) located in Clewiston Florida on… - [Incident 20151127018861I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151127018861I.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Portsmouth, NH · Nov 27, 2015 · N452PW · Minor damage > Approximately 1025, 11/27/15, N452PW, a Piper saratoga collided with N318QS, a Embraer phenom on apron just north of gate 27 at psm. N452PW incurred damage to propeller and right wing. N318QS incurred damage to left wing,trailing edge of left wing, hole in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/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 ('7103218') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301/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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.