What happened
On a local training mission departing from Parma-Giuseppe Verdi Airport, a PA-46 was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to revalidate the pilot-in-command's license. The flight crew consisted of three individuals: a rated pilot, an instructor, and a pilot under supervision. After completing an emergency landing drill and a subsequent touch-and-go maneuver, the crew began a new circuit and received clearance for an approach to runway 20.
During the short final phase of the flight, the aircraft was executing a left turn to align with the approach path. During this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a stall. The resulting loss of control led to a collision with power lines, causing the aircraft to crash near a roundabout situated approximately 1,100 meters before the threshold of runway 20. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and three fatalities.
Findings
- The aircraft entered a stall while performing a turning maneuver on short final.
- The collision with overhead power lines occurred immediately following the stall.