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 WPR16LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Seattle, WAThe pilot’s failure to use the emergency procedures checklist for generator failures or for gear extension following a loss of electrical power due to the separated flag terminal of a diode in overstress, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB GAA16CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Pflugerville, TXThe 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 GAA16CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Ottawa, KSThe 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 GAA16CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CAThe 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 CEN16WA045Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 46 350P · Taunton, United KingdomNTSB GAA16CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UTThe 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 WPR15FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WAThe 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 CEN15CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Akron, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN15WA133Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, SwitzerlandNTSB CEN15LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Houston, TXThe nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…NTSB CEN14LA476Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Cortez, COThe 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 CEN14FA467Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…NTSB ERA14CA373Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Statesville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a long landing and runway excursion.NTSB WPR14LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Auburn, WAA collapse of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN14LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · West Chicago, ILThe 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 WPR14FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Truckee, CAThe 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 CEN14LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN14LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Xenia, OHThe nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified…NTSB ERA14IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Tallahassee, FLThe failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment bolt due to fatigue for reasons that could not be determined during postincident examination, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.NTSB CEN13LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Nappanee, INThe failure of the No. 6 piston due to detonation and the subsequent interruption of the engine oil flow that resulted from the piston fragments.NTSB CEN13LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rogers, ARThe 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 CEN13LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN13FA085Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA12LA441Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Auburn, ALThe airplane owner’s failure to have maintenance personnel comply with an aircraft manufacturer's service bulletin to require engine mount inspections for fatigue cracks, which resulted in an undetected fatigue crack, the engine mount failing, and the nose…NTSB ERA12LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…NTSB CEN11FA500Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, ILThe 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 WPR11LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Flagstaff, AZFatigue failure of an engine mount attachment foot, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner/operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection…NTSB CEN11LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Chico, TXThe mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger's exhaust balance system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB CEN11FA253Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-350P · Monroe, MIThe 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 ERA11CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Allentown, PAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, COThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.NTSB CEN11LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MNThe 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 CEN11LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Gulf of MexicoA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Destin, FLControlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB WPR10LA479Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WAThe 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 CEN10LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Greeley, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA233Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA10IA254Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Owensboro, KYA failure of the pilot's side window due to undetected cracking around the lower aft portion of the storm window cutout.NTSB ERA10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Clemson, SCThe airplane's inadvertent collision with deer during a night takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a deer barrier between the airport and an adjacent wooded area.NTSB CEN10FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Belleville, ILThe pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.NTSB ERA09LA471Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FLThe fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…NTSB WPR09LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Redmond, ORAn undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB WPR09FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · St George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09WA091Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Baden, AustriaNTSB DEN08WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46-350P · Léguillac-de-l'Auche, FranceNTSB NYC08CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Chapel Hill, NCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA07LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Corona, CAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB ANC07FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Sitka, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/distance from obstacles during an IFR circling approach, and his failure to follow the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident was clouds.