Piper PA46-350P | N451MA
April 16th, 2024 | Hartsburg, Missouri
Accident Location
- City: Hartsburg
- State: Missouri
- Latitude: 38.7166
- Longitude: -92.30164
- Airport ID:
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N451MA
- Make: Piper
- Model: PA46-350P
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: No
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Bates, Wade
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 57
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
- IFR Rating: Yes
- Pilot Error: Yes
- Pilot Medical: 1st Class Medical
- Pilot Incapacitation: No
Analysis
- Date: April 16th, 2024
- Time: 1:35 PM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Enroute
- Total People Onboard: 1
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 0
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 1
- NTSB No: CEN24FA160
- NTSB Travel: Unknown
- AQP Classification: 24) IN FLIGHT BREAKUP, U-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot knowingly chose to operate the aircraft near and in severe convective activity, while having the capability to circumnavigate the area of intense storm and precipitation. The pilot was notified numerous times in advance by ATC of the impending intersection of his flight path with heavy precipitation and known convective activity..
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilot of all aircraft use best practices in preflight planning and avoidance techniques while enroute, in order to remain well clear of all such clearly depicted severe weather, both visually and electronically.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.