Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: August 2025
Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2025
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Preliminary Reports

Balky Engine Preceded Takeoff Failure

Piper PA-46-350P turbine conversion, May 11, 2025, Greenwood, Indiana

When the pilot attempted to increase power to taxi to the runway, the airplane’s PT6A-35 turboprop engine initially did not respond. It did spool up after he let it run a bit, and the pre-takeoff checks appeared normal, but the engine lost all power shortly after takeoff. Both the pilot and passenger suffered serious injuries when the airplane descended into a taxiway from an altitude of about 100 feet and slid into an embankment, incurring substantial damage to the fuselage.