PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P
Eastsound, WA, October 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Eastsound, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.70834, -122.91059 |
| Airport | ORCAS ISLAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA017 |
| Event ID | 20231017193258 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA 46-350P |
| Registration # | N509Z |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
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.