No fatalities

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P accident at Eastsound, WA, 13 Oct 2023

Eastsound, WA, United States

On October 13, 2023, a PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P was involved in an aviation accident near Eastsound, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. 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 unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationConfiguration — Not attained/maintainedDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained