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Accident: Piper PA-46-310P

Apr 23, 2021 · Danville, AR

NTSB numberCEN21FA198Event id20210424102973

4
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in an area of moderate-to-heavy icing conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s anti-icing system capabilities, a degradation of aircraft performance, and subsequent aerodynamic stall.

NTSB docket CEN21FA198

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA-46-310P
Registration
N461DK
Year built
1985
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Enroute-climb to cruise Structural icing

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