No fatalities
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P accident at Queen Creek, AZ, 20 Oct 2025
On October 20, 2025, a PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P was involved in an aviation accident near Queen Creek, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper runway alignment and failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. Contributing to the accident was sun glare, which obscured the pilot’s view of the runway. 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 improper runway alignment and failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. Contributing to the accident was sun glare, which obscured the pilot’s view of the runway.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on personnelAbility to respond/compensateContributed to outcome