No fatalities
24 Mar 2023: PIPER PA-46-310P — MAGNOLIA PARTNERS AVIATION LLC — Springfield, KY
On 24 Mar 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.
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