Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Dec 3, 1992 (3 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on December 3, 1992 near Stockholm-Bromma, Uppland, Sweden with 3 fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: December 3, 1992
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Stockholm-Bromma, Uppland, Sweden
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Operation at about 30 percent above maneuvering speed in turbulence caused excessive g loads and in-flight breakup; a probable gyro horizon or autopilot malfunction and incorrect trim were contributing factors.
A single-engine Piper Malibu chartered from Stockholm-Bromma to Biggin Hill broke apart in turbulence about three minutes after takeoff. Its left wing separated under excessive load, and the aircraft fell in an uncontrolled descent into a residential area at Akeslund. All three occupants died, and no one on the ground was injured.