Tragically Piper PA-46 crashed during its approach phase near Anderson Municipal Airport

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On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 09:52 local time (EDT), a Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, owned by Okoboji Air LLC, crashed during its approach phase near Anderson Municipal Airport (AID/KAID) in Anderson, Indiana, United States.


Tragically, all four people aboard the aircraft lost their lives, and the plane was destroyed.

  • Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Time: Approximately 09:52 LT
  • Aircraft: Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage
  • Owner/Operator: Okoboji Air LLC
  • Registration: N629AG
  • MSN: 4636605
  • Engine Model: Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Occupants: 4
  • Other Fatalities: 0
  • Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
  • Category: Accident
  • Location: 3 miles SW of Anderson Municipal Airport (AID/KAID), Anderson, IN, USA
  • Phase: Approach
  • Nature: Private
  • Departure Airport: Fort Dodge Airport (FOD/KFOD), IA
  • Destination Airport: Anderson Municipal Airport (AID/KAID), IN
  • Investigating Agency: NTSB

Sequence of Events

The aircraft took off from Fort Dodge Airport (FOD/KFOD) in Iowa at around 06:48 AM CDT, with a scheduled departure time of 06:45 AM CDT.

The plane was En route to Anderson Municipal Airport (AID/KAID) in Indiana, with an expected arrival around 09:57 AM EDT.

Upon its initial approach to the airport, air traffic control instructed the pilot to reroute and perform a go-around due to being too high in altitude.

Witnesses described the plane attempting to correct its altitude, flying southward, and making what appeared to be a turn back toward the airport. However, as the plane maneuvered, it "flipped over" and entered a nose-dive, ultimately crashing into a cornfield approximately 3 miles southwest of Anderson Municipal Airport.

Emergency responders from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the crash site, located at the 4300 block of East 100 South, shortly before 10 AM EDT.

They found the aircraft in flames and confirmed that there were no survivors.

Meteorological Conditions (Weather Reports)

KAID 061459Z 31005KT 10SM BKN016/ OVC075 22/17 A3007
KAID 061359Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060/ BKN110 21/18 A3004
KAID 061259Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060/ BKN095 20/17 A3006

The METAR reports provided are weather observations for the airport identified by the ICAO code KAID (Anderson Municipal Airport, Indiana). Here's a breakdown of each METAR:

KAID 061459Z

  • Date/Time: 6th day of the month at 14:59 Zulu (UTC) time.
  • Wind: 310° at 5 knots.
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles.
  • Clouds: Broken clouds at 1,600 feet above ground level, overcast at 7,500 feet.
  • Temperature/Dew Point: 22°C / 17°C.
  • Altimeter: 30.07 inches of mercury (A3007).

KAID 061359Z

  • Date/Time: 6th day of the month at 13:59 Zulu (UTC) time.
  • Wind: Calm (00000KT).
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles.
  • Clouds: Broken clouds at 6,000 feet and broken clouds at 11,000 feet.
  • Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 18°C.
  • Altimeter: 30.04 inches of mercury (A3004).

KAID 061259Z

  • Date/Time: 6th day of the month at 12:59 Zulu (UTC) time.
  • Wind: Calm (00000KT).
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles.
  • Clouds: Broken clouds at 6,000 feet and broken clouds at 9,500 feet.
  • Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C / 17°C.
  • Altimeter: 30.06 inches of mercury (A3006).

The winds have been generally calm, shifting slightly to 5 knots from the northwest (310°) and Visibility remains excellent at 10 statute miles.

Clouds are broken at lower levels, varying between 1,600 to 6,000 feet, with some overcast or broken layers higher up.

The temperature is slowly warming from 20°C to 22°C and the altimeter pressure has been stable, varying slightly between 30.04 to 30.07 inches of mercury.

Conditions seem generally favorable for flying, although cloud cover may require attention, especially at lower altitudes.

Investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

Early reports suggest that the crash occurred following the missed approach due to the aircraft being too high during its initial landing attempt. This may have led to pilot disorientation during the go-around, ultimately resulting in the aircraft losing control and crashing.

Authorities confirmed that all four occupants were aboard the plane when it crashed, but identifying the victims and determining the specific circumstances will take time as the wreckage is analyzed.

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Location: Anderson Muni Airport-Aid, 282 Airport Rd, Anderson, IN 46017, USA

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