No fatalities
13 Oct 2023: PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P — Eastsound, WA
On 13 Oct 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.
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