# NTSB investigations: Piper PA 46-350P: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA159.md): Piper PA46 · Burke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2026 · N95AG · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway. - [NTSB WPR26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA025.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2025 · N699PG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper runway alignment and failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. Contributing to the accident was sun glare, which obscured the pilot’s view of the runway. - [NTSB ERA25LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA268.md): Piper PA46 · Elysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N962WF · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine mount which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB WPR25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA117.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2025 · N171M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN24FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA340.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Anderson, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N629AG · Destroyed > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN24LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA020.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2023 · N92884 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper configuration of the automatic fuel transfer system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the header tank’s fuel quantity. - [NTSB GAA23WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA042.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2022 · N5EQ · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA122.md): Piper PA46 · Leicester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2021 · N221ST · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation. - [NTSB CEN20CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA394.md): Piper PA46 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2020 · N596ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting winds. - [NTSB GAA19CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA456.md): Piper PA46 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N12KW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign and terrain. Contributing to the need to abort the takeoff was the pilot's improper decision to take off with the… - [NTSB CEN19FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA088.md): Piper PA46 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2019 · N428CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's conduct of a departure into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor instrument flying skills and his decision… - [NTSB WPR19TA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA085.md): Piper PA46 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 6, 2019 · N997MA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing during a simulated power-off approach and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately… - [NTSB ERA19LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Mayport, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2018 · N307JM · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control following an encounter with supercooled large droplet icing conditions, which ultimately resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent inflight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed… - [NTSB WPR19LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA010.md): Piper PA46 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N413LL · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to properly align the engine exhaust crossover pipe during replacement, and his supervisor’s failure to properly inspect the installation, which resulted in an in-flight fire and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA292.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N786MD · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from fatigue failure of two engine through bolts and the No. 2 cylinder attachment studs due to the lack of sufficient clamping force. - [NTSB GAA17CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA105.md): Piper PA 46 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2016 · N301BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA155.md): Piper PA 46 · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N975MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA16CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA107.md): Piper PA 46 · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2016 · N113WB · Substantial damage > The flight crews encounter with un-forecasted freezing rain resulting in an uncontrolled descent, forced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall, and forward pressure bulkhead. - [NTSB GAA16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA069.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N546C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield… - [NTSB CEN16WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA045.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Taunton, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2015 · N186CB · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA16CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA012.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N945S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement on the ground while programming the GPS, which resulted in a collision with a pole. - [NTSB WPR15FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA158.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N962DA · Destroyed > The mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2015 · N427AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN15WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA133.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2015 · N246PR · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN14LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA476.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Cortez, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N747TH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the simulated engine out maneuver, his failure to unfeather the propeller before restoring engine power, and his inadequate airspeed management, which led to an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA14CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA373.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2014 · N472ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN14LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA196.md): Piper PA 46-350P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N1972M · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose gear actuator attachment to the engine mount due to overstress, which resulted in the loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR14FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA127.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2014 · N9281F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly execute the missed approach in instrument conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency, as demonstrated by his failure to execute the required procedure turn to align with the final… - [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN13LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA198.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N71DH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control due to a sudden turbulence encounter while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was ice buildup on the wings’ leading edges. - [NTSB CEN13FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN11FA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA500.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N46TW · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB CEN11FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA253.md): Piper PA46-350P · Monroe, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N619VH · Substantial damage > The pilot's demonstration of poor judgment by attempting a high-speed pass several feet above the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the runway. - [NTSB CEN11FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA150.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N727MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather. - [NTSB CEN11LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA117.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N92358 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization. - [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing. - [NTSB CEN10FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA233.md): JetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N135CC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN10FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA125.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Belleville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach. - [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA518.md): Piper PA46 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N664RS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```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 ('7104620', '7104619', '7104627', '7104618') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?model=7104620 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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