# FAA incident reports: Piper PA-32RT-300

A list on [Piper PA-32RT-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32rt-300.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Incident 20260909013199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260909013199I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Tiffin, OH · Sep 9, 2026 · N2217E · Minor damage
  > The pilot in command (PIC) of the aircraft and maintenance service manager departed runway 24 on a routine return to service flight after completion of an annual inspection. Prior to departure they confirmed all documentation was satisfactory, briefed with…
- [Incident 20260612006889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260612006889I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Locust Grove, GA · Jun 12, 2026 · N9585C · Minor damage
  > A Piper PA-32RT-300 departed kdnn at approximently 1030 on 12 June, 2026. The aircraft, which was operated by a single pilot with no passengers on board, began having electrical issues approximently 8NM from GA04. The pilot initially noticed the electrical…
- [Incident 20260429004789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260429004789I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lehighton, PA · Apr 29, 2026 · N2214F · Minor damage
  > He (pilot) taxied out after fueling and performed all the required pre takeoff checks, he started a normal takeoff roll and around 80 - 82 knots, halfway down the runway he felt like he was not accelerating properly. The aircraft briefly broke ground and he…
- [Accident 20250510004699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250510004699A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Yulee, FL · May 10, 2025 · N30689 · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > On 05/10/2025, aircraft [privacy data omitted] departed from Nassau Airport (83FL), Yulee, Florida at approximately 09:34 am. The aircraft impacted the ground shortly after takeoff, approximately 525 ft to the northwest of the end of runway 30. The left wing…
- [Incident 20240920020149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240920020149I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Toledo, WA · Sep 20, 2024 · N3041B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot, while approaching the landing into Toledo airport, stated that he was having challenges turning on the runway lights. After a couple of attempts, he stated he was getting worried that the lights did not come on after is first try. Once the runway…
- [Incident 20240515006329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515006329I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Destin, FL · May 15, 2024 · N39478 · Minor damage
  > Destin, FL (dts): [privacy data omitted], PA32, experienced a nose gear collapse while landing runway 32. Aircraft was towed to the ramp.
- [Accident 20230721014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230721014179A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Mount Gilead, OH · Jul 21, 2023 · N9519C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft lost engine power due to fuel starvation, landed in a soybean field
- [Incident 20230501012559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230501012559I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Anoka, MN · May 1, 2023 · N2185G · Minor damage
  > Returning to home airport after a cross country flight the PIC was demonstrating a short field landing to another pilot on board. The aircraft touched down in the grass ahead of the runway striking a runway light with the right flap breaking the runway light…
- [Incident 20221227019059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221227019059I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · College Station, TX · Dec 27, 2022 · N528CW · Minor damage
  > On 12/27/2022 at 1355 CST, a Piper PA-32RT-300, s/n 32R-7885005, was en route on a VFR flight plan from kaus (austin-bergstrom int. Airport) to kmkv (marksville municipal airport), when the aircraft experienced an unexpected reduction in engine power shortly…
- [Incident 20221215020159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221215020159I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Friday Harbor, WA · Dec 15, 2022 · N555AM · Minor damage
  > During takeoff roll nose landing gear collapsed approximately 1/3 down the runway. PIC then observed landing gear unsafe light come on. Aircraft skidded to a complete stop approximately 1/2 way down the runway. Collapsed nose gear resulted in minor damage to…
- [Accident 20220629011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220629011289A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Carolina Beach, NC · Jun 29, 2022 · N4321M · Destroyed
  > Departing runway 9, upon reaching an altitude of approximately five feet shortly after rotation, the pilot felt that the engine stopped developing full takeoff power. The pilot aborted the takeoff, coming back into contact with the runway surface. The pilot…
- [Incident 20210910015519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210910015519I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Miami, FL · Sep 10, 2021 · N31397 · Minor damage
  > Part 91, N31397 landing on runway 9 Miami-opa Locka executive airport (opf) Nose gear and right main failing to extend landing on right wing and propeller. Two pilots and three passengers on board, no injuries reported. The three bladed propellers curled the…
- [Incident 20210403008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210403008449I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · De Quine, AR · Apr 3, 2021 · N31609 · Minor damage
  > N31609 was cruising at 6000' on an IFR fp when they notified ATC of a potential electrical loss and needed to divert to Kdeq. N31609 was over kdeq at the time of the incident and appeared to begin an immediate descent to the traffic pattern.N31609 later…
- [Accident 20210307009109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210307009109A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Brevard, NC · Mar 7, 2021 · N94GF · Substantial damage
  > Description: accident PA-32 hard landing (3NR3) Transylvania Community Airport Sas: EA68202102045 Investigation: A private pilot was attempting to make a landing at (3NR3) Transylvania Community Airport on 03/7/2021 at 18:50Z or 13:05 EST. During his attempt…
- [Accident 20200427004229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200427004229A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Meridianville, AL · Apr 27, 2020 · N772SG · Destroyed
  > Aircraft N772SG was on approach to madison county airport (mdq)when the pilot realized he was too high. The pilot introduced a slip maneuver to lower his altitude. Once the aircraft reached desired altitude, the pilot increased the throttle, however the…
- [Accident 20191228021909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191228021909A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Fletcher, NC · Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · Destroyed
  > The pilot and his family(wife and 3 children) had flown from kryy to kavl for a day trip. Trip from kryy to kavl was uneventful. Pilot conducted a preflight inspection, ground run-ups prior to take off from avl. During climb out from avl pilot declared an…
- [Accident 20190902016469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190902016469A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Mackinac Island, MI · Sep 2, 2019 · N31934 · Substantial damage
  > On September 2, 2019 at approximately 12:05 pm eastern daylight time (EDT), N31934, a PA-32RT-300 aircraft, registered to a flying club and operated by a private pilot, received substantial damage after departing the left side of runway 26 during landing at…
- [Incident 20190310001099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190310001099I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Olathe, KS · Mar 10, 2019 · N432NC · Minor damage
  > During taxi to active runway at kixd, the aircraft departed the taxiway into the grassy infield area. The propeller was damaged after contacting the ground.
- [Incident 20181201017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181201017859I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Brandywine, PA · Dec 1, 2018 · N300WE · Minor damage
  > Pilot was returning from an IFR flight. IFR was cancelled by pilot when entering VFR conditions and continued approach. Pilot forgot to extend gear for landing and landed gear up at Brandywine airport, PA (oqn). Four persons on board including pilot; no…
- [Accident 20181012019799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019799A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Poolville, TX · Oct 12, 2018 · N221MC · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Pilot flew into IMC without instrument flight plan. Nbtsb stated pilot made left turn and continuned turn until aircraft impacted ground.
- [Incident 20171125022039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171125022039I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Mound, LA · Nov 25, 2017 · N856SC · Minor damage
  > N856SC encountered bird activity during VFR flight at 3,500 feet. Aircraft sustained bird strike shattering the windshield with only 25% remaining.
- [Accident 20170430004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170430004399A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Coral Springs, FL · Apr 30, 2017 · N31678 · Substantial damage
  > Piper PA32, N31678 with one pilot and a passenger on board. Aircraft was operating under part 91. Aircraft took off from winter haven (kgif) heading to fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe). Aircraft loss engine power and was not able to sustain flight…
- [Incident 20170302001179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302001179I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lake Worth, FL · Mar 2, 2017 · N3016L · Minor damage
  > Aircraft N3016L landed gear up at Palm Beach County Park Airport (lna). Aircraft landed with gear up with a pilot and a passenger on board preforming a safety flight check after the aircraft had a maintenance upgrade to the cockpit instrumentation.
- [Incident 20161111023539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161111023539I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Nov 11, 2016 · N30245 · Minor damage
  > Upon landing, aircraft came to rest on lower engine cowling with nose landing gear retracted resulting in damage to lower cowling, nose landing gear doors, exhaust stacks and propeller blade tips.
- [Accident 20160119000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160119000199A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Melfa, VA · Jan 19, 2016 · N3046H · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was on short final to runway 3 when gusting wind blew aircraft off to side of runway. Winds reported at 310 degrees (80 degree left crosswind) 15 knots gusting to 37 knots at time of landing. Pilot executed a go around, started to climb out when the…
- [Accident 20151012022849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151012022849A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Salisbury, NC · Oct 12, 2015 · N300KG · Substantial damage
  > During the landing phase the pilot stated that he switched from the right to left fuel tank and may have inadvertently gone all the way to the off position. On the final approach phase of the flight pilot stated that the engine started to lose power. Aircraft…
- [Incident 20150411005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150411005339I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Burbank, CA · Apr 11, 2015 · N30074 · Minor damage
  > Pilot [privacy data omitted] selected gear up on take off from knsa, saw three green indicator lights went out, no red in-transit lights, and decreasing airspeed. He cycled the gear several times, but the unsafe condition remained. On approach into…
- [Incident 20150406003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150406003069I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Goshen, IN · Apr 6, 2015 · N39551 · Minor damage
  > Investigation of incident revealed that flight instructor and student had completed a series of training maneuvers approximately 10 miles south of airport, during training of these maneuvers the automatic extension of the landing gear override switch had been…
- [Incident 20140830020889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140830020889I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Aug 30, 2014 · N781GH · Minor damage
  > During approach to fxe the landing gear failed to extend, both electrically and manually. Aircraft was troubleshot, gear was cycled numerous times. Defect could not be duplicate on the ground. Maintenance is still in process at tong aircraft services, fxe.…
- [Incident 20140214003669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140214003669I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Mcallen, TX · Feb 14, 2014 · N54SS · Minor damage
  > Feb. 14, 2014, a Piper PA-32RT, N54SS, shortly after takeoff declared an emergency due to a rough running engine. The aircraft returned to Mcallen and landed safely on runway 13 at 1630 hours local.
- [Accident 20140126001709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126001709A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GA · Jan 26, 2014 · N36086 · Destroyed
  > Pilot complied with preflight inspections, taxi and ground run-up checks all normal. Aircraft departed normal. During climb out, selected gear up. At about tree top level engine began to run rough then quit. Aircraft began to descend. Without power, pilot…
- [Accident 20120807018769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120807018769A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Strawn, TX · Aug 7, 2012 · N36103 · Substantial damage
  > On August 7, 2012, at approximately 11:00 local time, a 1978 Piper lance, PA-32RT-300 aircraft, N36103, while attempting a go around maneuver at Sportman'S World Airport, departed the runway, struck a tree and landed off airport in a field adjacent to the…
- [Incident 20120702016899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120702016899I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Naples, FL · Jul 2, 2012 · N21352 · No damage
  > Aircraft was aproxamently 30 NM east of Naples decending through 5000 ft. when a burning smell was decteted. Turned around and lined up on Naples airport and declared an emergency and landed without incident on rwy 14.prime planes discovered that the GX-60…
- [Incident 20120605011219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120605011219I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Florence, SC · Jun 5, 2012 · N321LA · Minor damage
  > Aircraft made a gear up landing after experiencing a comlpete electrical failure. Minor damage to the aircraft, no fire or injury.
- [Incident 20120522009299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120522009299I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Louisville, KY · May 22, 2012 · N41EK · Minor damage
  > Pilot stated immediately after takeoff from 4M7, he heard a loud pop (and felt it in his feet through the rudder pedals). Pilot attempted to retract gear. Nose gear indicated unsafe. Ground personnel notified pilot the nose gear did not appear to retract…
- [Accident 20120115000319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120115000319A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Angel Fire, NM · Jan 15, 2012 · N513CW · Substantial damage
  > On January 15, 2012 at 4:00 pm MST, N513CW, a Piper PA-32RT-300, crashed at the Angel Fire, NM airport during an aborted takeoff. The ATP rated pilot and his three passengers were uninjured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was being…
- [Accident 20110809017359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110809017359A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Charleston, SC · Aug 9, 2011 · N30731 · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2011, at 10:30 am, N30731, a Piper PA-32-RT-300 operating part 91 VFR, landed high, fast and long at Charleston, SC, (chs) airport. The aircraft over shot the runway and impacted a fence at the end of the runway. The pilot admitted that he…
- [Incident 20110619015399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110619015399I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Manteo, NC · Jun 19, 2011 · N9572C · Minor damage
  > Aircraft left with 4 passengers from the Manteo terminal for a 30 min air tour around the outer banks. Departure was between 1345 and 1400 EDT. The aircraft taxied to runway 35. A waco depart normally prior to N9572C takeoff. Upon accelerating down the runway…
- [Incident 20110115000209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110115000209I.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sevierville, TN · Jan 15, 2011 · N30689 · Minor damage
  > Video of landing was obtained. Pilot failed to flair and broke nose wheel trunion. Pilot had been at area airport just hours before with designee pilot examiner friend. Home airport has rising landing surface. Pilot landed on rwy 28 gkt. Wife is pvt pilot and…
- [Accident 20100906044469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100906044469A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Las Vegas, NV · Sep 6, 2010 · N36072 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > On September 6, 2010 at about 0815 pacific local time, a Piper PA-32-300, N36072, departed runway 35L at Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas, Nevada. Although it seemed the pilot intended to make a left downwind departure, the aircraft had trouble…
- [Accident 20100712038959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100712038959A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Yellow Pine, ID · Jul 12, 2010 · N2185K · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff roll, the pilot determined the aircraft had not reached a safe liftoff speed by the pilot's predetermined go/no-go spot. At that point the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. Due to a wet runway surface (grass), the pilot was unable to stop…
- [Accident 20091129052309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091129052309A.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TN · Nov 29, 2009 · N9243C · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > The aircraft was attempting to fly the mem ILS 18L approach and crashed approximately one mile northwest of runway 18C. Radar tracking showed the aircraft was unable to maintain localizer centerline and glide path. The weather at the time of the crash was…
- [Incident 20090413005779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090413005779I.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Lawrenceville, GA · Apr 13, 2009 · N528CW · Minor damage
  > (-23) While operating the aircraft during approach on an IFR flight plan, the nose landing gear did not have a positive down and locked indication. Upon landing on runway 7, the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the propeller…
- [Incident 20090110000529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090110000529I.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Georgetown, TX · Jan 10, 2009 · N31R · Minor damage
  > Pilot entered class d airspace without radio contact with ATC. Pilot did not respond to light gun signals during approach to gtu runway 36. Pilot attempted to land at gtu runway 36 with gear retracted. The propeller struck the runway surface creating an…
- [Incident 20080319012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080319012299I.md): Piper PA32RT300 · San Antonio, TX · Mar 19, 2008 · N360SB · Minor damage
  > (-23) On 03-19-08 Piper N360SB, piloted by [privacy data omitted], during touchdown the nose landing gear collapsed at the Stinson airport. The flight was a part 135 cargo on demand operation. The landing resulted in minor damage to lower engine cowling,…
- [Incident 20070529010589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070529010589I.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Coolidge, AZ · May 29, 2007 · N32RT · Minor damage
  > (-23) Landing runway 23 at P08. Pilot conducted pre-landing checklist, and noticed 3 green lights for landing gear. His passenger commented about gumps, and pilot showed him the 3 green lights were illuminated. Pilot made a normal landing. During rollout, he…
- [Incident 20061130029839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061130029839I.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Sioux Falls, SD · Nov 30, 2006 · N2148N
  > (-23) On 11/30/06 at approximately 10:05 CST after departure from fsd, the engine started to overspeed and failed. The pilot tried to return to fsd but was unable, aircraft landed in a field without damage.
- [Accident 20061121024659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061121024659A.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Bardstown, KY · Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On 11/21/2006, N3887M a Piper PA-32RT-300 conducting an IFR flight plan from mayfield, KY (M25) to frankfort, KY, (fft). Just south of ft. knox, KY during let down to 5000 ft pilot stated "the engine lost power, we saw smoke coming from front of…
- [Accident 20060818018369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060818018369A.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Dovesville, SC · Aug 18, 2006 · N31911 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > (-23) Aircraft crashed on approach to darlington airport, (udg) darlington, SC at approx. 0840 local. The aircraft was destroyed on impact resulting in two fatalities, pilot & one passenger. There was no post crash fire. First on site did not detect fuel…
- [Accident 20060606013009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060606013009A.md): Piper PA32RT300 · Jackson, MI · Jun 6, 2006 · N36262 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) June 6, 2006 Piper PA32RT300 departed arb on a 91 pleasure flight to jxn. The aircraft was occupied by the pilot and 1 passenger. Piper N36262 landed on jxn runway 24 with the landing gear retracted. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The…

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## 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 ('7103215')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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