NTSB investigations: Piper PA 46-350P

154 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA 46-350P. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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NTSB CEN27FA016Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openPiper PA 46-350P · Reedsburg, WIOct 14, 2026 · N931TTNTSB CEN26LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Burke, TXThe airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway.Apr 5, 2026 · N95AG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA 46-350P · Sioux City, IAOn January 24, 2026, about 0712 central daylight time, a Piper PA-46-350P airplane, N91MK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sioux City, Iowa. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Jan 24, 2026 · N91MK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Queen Creek, AZThe 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.Oct 20, 2025 · N699PG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and failure to conduct the before landing checklist.Sep 23, 2025 · N462HP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Elysburg, PAFailure of the engine mount which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.Jul 11, 2025 · N962WF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA170Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Kilkeel, United KingdomMay 18, 2025 · N3117J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA175Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA 46-350P · Greenwood, INOn May 11, 2025, about 1231 central daylight time, a Piper PA46-350P, N253MA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Greenwood, Indiana. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…May 11, 2025 · N253MA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.Mar 19, 2025 · N171M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA340Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Anderson, INThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and loss of control at low altitude.Sep 6, 2024 · N629AG · DestroyedNTSB CEN24FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Hartsburg, MOThe pilot’s encounter with convective weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, the exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed speed, and the resulting overload failure of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent failure of the…Apr 16, 2024 · N451MA · DestroyedNTSB GAA24WA072Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila,, MexicoJan 5, 2024 · N6074A · DestroyedNTSB CEN24FA028Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · McCook, NEThe pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane well above its maximum…Oct 30, 2023 · N510KC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA020Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Pierre, SDThe 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.Oct 23, 2023 · N92884 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Oct 13, 2023 · N509Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · College Station, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil suction screen plug during recent maintenance, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Jun 18, 2023 · N463HP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA161Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff above the airplane’s maximum gross weight, a CG forward of the limit, and a tailwind component that prevented the airplane from climbing above trees.Mar 23, 2023 · N280KC · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA084Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Yoakum, TXThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.Jan 17, 2023 · N963MA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, CanadaDec 14, 2022 · N5EQ · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to follow the go-around procedures by prematurely retracting the flaps and not establishing a proper go-around climb speed after attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in the airplane’s inability to climb.Oct 2, 2022 · N987PS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA284AccidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Glisy, FranceSep 14, 2022 · N9190X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA318Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · North Las Vegas, NVThe low-wing airplane pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was aligned with the correct runway, which resulted in a collision with the high-wing airplane on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the controller’s failure to provide timely and…Jul 17, 2022 · N97CX · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Crystal River, FLCollapse of the nose wheel landing gear assembly due to lateral loads encountered on the turf runway during rollout.Feb 1, 2022 · N35CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in a runway excursion.Jan 14, 2022 · N646CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Immokalee, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway.Oct 26, 2021 · N305JD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · St. Louis, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with hydroplaning conditions.Jun 24, 2021 · N110ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA163Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Port Aransas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach and his attempt to land on a wet runway with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in an overrun and loss of directional control.Mar 14, 2021 · N6074A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Aspen, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing.Feb 28, 2021 · N6962S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Leicester, MAThe 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.Feb 2, 2021 · N221ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA396Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Jacksonville, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to…Sep 16, 2020 · N972DD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA394Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting winds.Sep 15, 2020 · N596ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Ely, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing.Jun 16, 2020 · N27RZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · San Jose, CAThe failure to properly service the hydraulic power pack prevented a normal landing gear extension. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the landing gear emergency release valve to function properly for reasons that could not be determined based on…Feb 28, 2020 · N304LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Bandera, TXThe in-flight electrical fire, which resulted in smoke in the cabin and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.Jan 11, 2020 · N350XL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19TA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Gulf of MexicoA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 15, 2019 · N218MW · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Sparta, TNThe 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…Jul 27, 2019 · N12KW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA188Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Castalia, NCThe pilot’s failure to navigate around hazardous weather, resulting in the penetration of a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and an inflight breakup. The air traffic controller’s failure to provide the pilot with adequate and timely weather…Jun 7, 2019 · N709CH · DestroyedNTSB GAA19WA248Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA46 · Rigolet, NL, CanadaMay 1, 2019 · N757NY · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Shreveport, LAThe 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…Feb 28, 2019 · N428CD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19TA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Aurora, ORThe 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…Feb 6, 2019 · N997MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA072Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Mayport, FLAn 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…Dec 20, 2018 · N307JM · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Petersburg, WVA loss of control during the landing roll and subsequent runway excursion for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 18, 2018 · N88VZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Hurricane, UTThe 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.Oct 21, 2018 · N413LL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's decision to attempt to take off in an overweight airplane in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway excursion.Aug 31, 2018 · N747DA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Hartford, CTThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and hard landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.Aug 28, 2018 · N178DB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Springhill, LAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an improper go-around procedure which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 3, 2018 · N689KC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Tahlequah, OKThe 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.Jul 30, 2017 · N786MD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17WA582Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Nyíregyháza, HungaryMay 12, 2017 · N3975C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 29, 2016 · N301BK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Midland, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent hard landing while demonstrating a short-field landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Dec 2, 2016 · N4149R · Substantial damage