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PIPER PA-46-310P accident at Springfield, KY, 24 Mar 2023

Springfield, KY, United States

On March 24, 2023, a PIPER PA-46-310P operated by MAGNOLIA PARTNERS AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Springfield, KY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Mar 2023 PIPER PA-46-310P accident near Springfield, KY?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Mar 2023 PIPER PA-46-310P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Mar 2023 involved a PIPER PA-46-310P, operated by MAGNOLIA PARTNERS AVIATION LLC, at Springfield, KY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

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