Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Mar 7, 2003 (3 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on March 7, 2003 near Albuquerque-Double Eagle II, New Mexico, United States with 3...
- Date: March 7, 2003
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Albuquerque-Double Eagle II, New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain obstacle clearance, with the dark night and static wires as contributing factors.
A Piper Malibu Meridian flown by its owner crashed at night while maneuvering to land at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque. Radar showed a steep, unstabilized approach with a very steep bank on base to final. A static wire was found broken near the approach and all three aboard were killed.