N509ZPIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P2023-10-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350PS/N: 4636726

Summary

On October 13, 2023, a Piper Aircraft INC PA 46-350P (N509Z) was involved in an incident near Eastsound, WA. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N509Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 13, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA017
Location
Eastsound, WA
Event ID
20231017193258
Coordinates
48.708337, -122.910590
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 unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
4636726
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
PA 46-350PM600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# WPR24LA017