PIPER · turboprop
PIPER PA-42 accident history and safety score
PIPER PA-42 appears in 5 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
57%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.2/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **PIPER PA-42** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
72
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to PIPER PA-42
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving PIPER PA-42
2026-07-04
Piper ASN WikiBase occurrence at Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH)
Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL/EDXH) · Private
0
Fatalities
2024-12-22
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne PR-NDN BAAA archive accident at Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul
Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul · Pending verification
10
Fatalities
2022-12-13
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne C-GZPU BAAA archive accident at Lewistown, Montana
Lewistown, Montana · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2018-06-17
Piper PA GAA18CA441 NTSB dataset event at East Sound, WA, USA
East Sound, WA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2017-03-31
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne PP-EPB BAAA archive accident at Sorocaba, São Paulo
Sorocaba, São Paulo · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2016-04-03
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne 4X-CMD BAAA archive accident at Tel Aviv-Sde Dov, Tel Aviv District
Tel Aviv-Sde Dov, Tel Aviv District · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2015-10-07
PIPER PA GAA16CA008 NTSB dataset event at Glennallen, AK, USA
Glennallen, AK, USA · James and Deborah Lorence
0
Fatalities
2012-07-09
PIPER PA-42 ERA12LA435 NTSB dataset event at Charleston, WV, USA
Charleston, WV, USA · CLEAR BLUE SKY AVIATION LLC
0
Fatalities
2012-05-05
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne F-GXES BAAA archive accident at Grand Case, Saint-Martin
Grand Case, Saint-Martin · Transports Aériens Intercaraïbes
4
Fatalities
2011-01-03
PIPER ERA11WA126 NTSB dataset event at Corupa, BR
Corupa, BR · Aero Agricola Caicaria LTDA.
1
Fatalities
2010-08-13
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne LQ-BLU BAAA archive accident at Mercedes, Buenos Aires province
Mercedes, Buenos Aires province · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2009-03-09
PIPER PA-42 ERA09CA190 NTSB dataset event at Belmar, NJ, USA
Belmar, NJ, USA · HORTMONT AVIATION SERVICES INC
0
Fatalities
2009-01-19
PIPER PA-42-720 CEN09WA138 NTSB dataset event at Konigstein, DE
Konigstein, DE · HELI Flight Flugschule Flugbetrieb GmbH
1
Fatalities
2009-01-19
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne D-IDIA BAAA archive accident at Königstein im Taunus, Hesse
Königstein im Taunus, Hesse · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2006-10-18
Piper PA-42 LAX07FA012 NTSB dataset event at Prescott, AZ, USA
Prescott, AZ, USA · William Friedman
5
Fatalities
2006-10-18
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne N121CS BAAA archive accident at Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, Arizona · Flying Moose
5
Fatalities
2004-06-11
Piper PA-42 NYC04WA148 NTSB dataset event at Reims, FR
Reims, FR · Lixx Bail
0
Fatalities
2003-10-28
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne D-IFSH BAAA archive accident at Zurich-Kloten, Zurich
Zurich-Kloten, Zurich · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2002-01-31
Piper PA-42-720 CHI02LA075 NTSB dataset event at Ames, IA, USA
Ames, IA, USA · Manatt's Incorportated
0
Fatalities
2002-01-30
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne N66MT BAAA archive accident at Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa · Manatt's
0
Fatalities
2001-05-05
Piper PA-42-1000 NYC01WA117 NTSB dataset event at Nurnberg, GE
Nurnberg, GE · Max Schaldach
1
Fatalities
2001-05-05
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne D-IMAY BAAA archive accident at Nuremberg, Bavaria
Nuremberg, Bavaria · Max Schaldach
1
Fatalities
1998-03-20
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne CX-ROU BAAA archive accident at Treinta y Tres, Treinta y Tres
Treinta y Tres, Treinta y Tres · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
1995-07-26
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne - BAAA archive accident at Seven Islands, Quebec
Seven Islands, Quebec · Unknown Canadian Operator
0
Fatalities
1995-03-23
Piper PA-42 Cheyenne B-3624 BAAA archive accident at Jinan, Shandong
Jinan, Shandong · Pending verification
7
Fatalities