Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Dec 2, 2012 (4 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on December 2, 2012 near Greensburg, Indiana, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The...
- Date: December 2, 2012
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Greensburg, Indiana, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot lost control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
A Malibu on an RNAV approach to Greensburg at night in fog descended below the missed approach point minimum altitude. It then flew erratic climbing and descending turns and struck terrain, with reported weather at a nearby airport of about 300 ft overcast and under 2 miles visibility. All four people on board were killed.