Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
1 model built 1978–1982 · 442 on the US register today
The Tomahawk, Piper's answer to the Cessna 152, built 1978-1982: a two-seat T-tailed trainer with a wide cabin, big doors on both sides and excellent visibility, designed after surveying flight instructors.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-38-112 | 1978–1982 | 442 | 31.1/50 | The original |
Family fleet, active
442
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
29.4
13 events over 442 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30