Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Sep 17, 2005 (2 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on September 17, 2005 near Ellington AFB (Houston), Texas, United States with 2...
- Date: September 17, 2005
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Ellington AFB (Houston), Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot's decision to maneuver back to the departure airport after the loss of engine power on climb-out. The cause of the power loss could not be determined, and the dark night conditions were a factor.
The Malibu departed Ellington at night on a cross-country flight with a pilot and one passenger. Soon after takeoff the engine lost power, and the pilot tried to return to the airport. The aircraft turned, struck the ground left wing first, cartwheeled and burned. Both occupants were killed.