Aircraft Accident Report 1/2020
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) released Aircraft Accident Report 1/2020 concerning the accident involving a Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, registration N264DB. The accident occurred approximately 22 nautical miles north-north-west of Guernsey on 21 January 2019.
Factual Information
The report includes the following sections:
History of the Flight
Details of the flight from takeoff to the accident.
Injuries to Persons
Information on injuries, if any, sustained by occupants.
Damage to the Aircraft
Description of the damage to the aircraft.
Other Damage
Assessment of damage to other property.
Personnel Information
Information about the pilot, including licence and experience.
Aircraft Information
Details of the aircraft, engine, systems, and maintenance history.
Meteorological Information
Weather conditions at the time of the accident.
Aids to Navigation
Navigation aids available and used.
Communications
Record of communications, including flight plan.
Aerodrome Information
Details of relevant aerodromes.
Recorded Information
Data from flight recorders and other sources, including passenger voice mail and Mode C altitude data.
Wreckage and Impact Information
Examination of wreckage and impact characteristics.
Medical and Pathological Information
Results of post-mortem examination and toxicology tests.
Fire
Presence and effects of fire.
Survival Aspects
Factors affecting survival.
Tests and Research
Simulation of final manoeuvres and NTSB investigations into in-flight structural failures of PA-46 aircraft.
Organisational and Management Information
Airworthiness requirements, chartering, and flight crew licensing.
Additional Information
Topics include carbon monoxide detection and exposure, flying at night, and related safety recommendations.
The report does not state a probable cause.