Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Jan 16, 1996 (2 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on January 16, 1996 near Peachtree City-Falcon Field, Georgia, United States with 2...
- Date: January 16, 1996
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Peachtree City-Falcon Field, Georgia, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot failed to follow the published instrument approach procedure, with fog as a factor.
A Piper Malibu on an approach toward Atlanta runway 31 in fog struck a light pole at a baseball complex about 2 miles short of the runway. Both occupants were killed. The pilot had been warned of low ceilings and reduced visibility before departure.