N146MS

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-46-310PS/N: 46-8408032

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA236
Location
Springfield, KY
Event ID
20230623192427
Coordinates
37.680000, -85.010000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to activate the pitot heat in a timely manner during flight into icing conditions, which resulted in a temporary failure of the flight instruments and a subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
46-8408032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
PA-46-310PPA46
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-46-310P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAGNOLIA PARTNERS AVIATION LLC
Address
124 DARTER CIR
City
LOCKESBURG
State / Zip Code
AR 71846-9563
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA236