Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, Jan 17, 2023 (4 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on January 17, 2023 near Yoakum, Texas, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The...
- Date: January 17, 2023
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Yoakum, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument conditions led to exceeding the critical angle of attack and a stall (NTSB).
A Piper Malibu lost control during a missed approach in instrument conditions at Yoakum, Texas, and stalled. Four of the five aboard died and one passenger survived. The NTSB cited the pilot's spatial disorientation.