Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Dec 19, 2002 (3 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on December 19, 2002 near Bunyola, Balearic Islands, Spain with 3 fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: December 19, 2002
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Bunyola, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Flight into marginal VFR conditions over high terrain in rain and fog, most likely due to the pilot's disorientation and inadequate flight preparation.
A Piper Malibu Meridian (N53328) flying VFR from Palma de Mallorca to Sabadell struck a rock wall on Mola de Montserra near Bunyola about seven minutes after departure, in rain and reduced visibility. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed.