Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mira... crash, May 12, 2024 (2 killed)
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident on May 12, 2024 near Marianna, Arkansas, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot...
- Date: May 12, 2024
- Aircraft: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
- Location: Marianna, Arkansas, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot exceeded the aircraft's design limits, causing in flight breakup. Strong wind shear and turbulence were also considered (NTSB).
A Piper Malibu descending through turbulent weather from flight level 280 exceeded the airplane's maximum operating speed and broke up in flight near Marianna, Arkansas. The pilot and his passenger died. The NTSB cited exceedance of the design limits, with strong wind shear and turbulence also considered.