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Piper PA46 350P accident at Jacksonville, TX, 16 Sept 2020

Jacksonville, TX, United States

On September 16, 2020, a Piper PA46 350P operated by LNH Holdings LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Jacksonville, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot’s actions during the approach.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Sept 2020 Piper PA46 350P accident near Jacksonville, TX?

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot’s actions during the…

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Sept 2020 Piper PA46 350P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Sept 2020 involved a Piper PA46 350P, operated by LNH Holdings LLC, at Jacksonville, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot’s actions during the…

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