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Mar 24, 2023
N146MS accident at Springfield, KY
Piper PA-46-310P — Loss of control in flight at Springfield, KY
DateMar 24, 2023
Tail numberN146MS
AircraftPiper PA-46-310P · Piper PA-46 Malibu/M-Series · PA46
LocationSpringfield, KY
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Business
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR23LA236
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to activate the pitot heat in a timely manner during flight into icing conditions, which resulted in a temporary failure of the flight instruments and a subsequent loss of control.
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