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October 13, 2023 · Piper Aircraft PA 46-350P · N509Z
Eastsound, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Eastsound, WA
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA 46-350P (2018)
Tail Number
N509Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA017
The pilot reported that during his final approach, about 25 ft above the ground (agl), the airplane’s airspeed was too fast for the remaining available runway. The pilot initiated a go-around and raised the flaps prior to establishing a positive climb rate. Subsequently, the stall indicator warning sounded, and the airplane did not climb. The pilot then lowered the nose and the airplane impacted terrain. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during his final approach, about 25 ft above the ground (agl), the airplane’s airspeed was too fast for the remaining available runway. The pilot initiated a go-around and raised the flaps prior to establishing a positive climb rate. Subsequently, the stall indicator warning sounded, and the airplane did not climb. The pilot then lowered the nose and the airplane impacted terrain. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:48 PDT
Nearest AirportOrcas Island (0.4nm SSE)
Runway16
Runway Length2901 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA 46-350P
Tail NumberN509Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Age 48 · Second Class · None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC