PIPER PA-46-310P
Springfield, KY — March 24, 2023
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA236 |
| Event ID | 20230623192427 |
| Location | Springfield, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.68000, -85.01000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-46-310P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.