# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-32R-301T

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA151.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Marana, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 9, 2026 · N4190E · Substantial damage
  > On April 08, 2026 at 1710 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N4190E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Marana, AZ. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Woodfin Mill, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 16, 2025 · N327HP · Substantial damage
  > On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA337.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2024 · N5343C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.
- [NTSB WPR24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2024 · N989SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure proper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA050.md): Piper PA32R · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N4187Q · Destroyed
  > The undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…
- [NTSB ERA23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2023 · N8282K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB GAA22WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA249.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tamaulipas, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2022 · N3577D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA249.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N4383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA042.md): Piper PA32R · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2021 · N4363W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point or go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA075.md): Piper PA32 · Windom, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N8178Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA065.md): Piper PA32R · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N4187H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator drive belt, which resulted in insufficient electrical power to extend the landing gear and a subsequent gear-up landing..
- [NTSB CEN20LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA384.md): Piper PA32R · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N3576X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel injector line that was not properly tightened during recent maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN20LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA118.md): Piper PA32R · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N599ST · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.
- [NTSB GAA19CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA304.md): Piper PA32R · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2019 · N9966G · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing and the airport’s failure to provide an adequate barrier to prevent wildlife from entering the runway environment despite previous deer strikes.
- [NTSB CEN19FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA084.md): Piper PA32R · Goshen, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2019 · N4922K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude for undetermined reasons during a practice circling approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA346.md): Piper PA32R · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2018 · N82303 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to follow the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA152.md): Piper PA 32R · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2018 · N8191B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.
- [NTSB GAA18CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA021.md): Piper PA32R · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N1054S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN17LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA226.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16WA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA268.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ajdovscina, Slovenia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2016 · N710CC · Destroyed
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Republic of Slovenia. Further information pertaining to…
- [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA206.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N9284 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.
- [NTSB CEN14CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA459.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N532DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA343.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N297AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN13WA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA405.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lagunillas, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2013 · N371HP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA237.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N8197W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator and/or battery, which prevented the operation of the landing gear extension system and resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA008.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Laramie Peak, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N110UM · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA524.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Riverview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N362DM · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the propeller governor gasket during installation by unknown persons, which resulted in a total loss of engine oil in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA457.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N492ST · Substantial damage
  > The individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Roma, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2010 · N58SE · Destroyed
  > On December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…
- [NTSB CEN11LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8370L · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10IA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA453.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4184X · No damage
  > The failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA259.md): Piper PA32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB ERA10CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA230.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N541VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA142.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2010 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA128.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N1060X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel flow divider inlet line nut coming loose during cruise flight, resulting in a fuel leak and in-flight fire. The root cause of the loose B-nut fitting could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA10LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA110.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2010 · N8448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA092.md): Piper PA-32R · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB CEN09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA465.md): Piper PA32R · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N301RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…
- [NTSB SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…
- [NTSB NYC08IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA069.md): Piper PA-32R · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2007 · N8158B · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire due to a fractured fuel injector line as a result of an unauthorized repair to the line.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA305.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N8341G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation when he encountered convective turbulence which resulted in a loss of control. This encounter resulted in an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the convective turbulence in the clouds.
- [NTSB SEA07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N4379A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB DFW07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA047.md): Piper PA 32R 301T · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.
- [NTSB CHI06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parkville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N292HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach which resulted in the encounter with wake turbulence while the airplane's airspeed exceeded maneuvering speed. This encounter resulted in the subsequent loss of aircraft control and the in-flight separation of the left…
- [NTSB LAX06CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA193.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N4174Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. A contributing factor was the hump in the runway.
- [NTSB ATL05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA094.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tazewell, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2005 · N341MA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to oil starvation; the reason for the oil starvation could not be determined.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103220', '7103221'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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