Probable cause
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during a cross-country flight, he descended the airplane from 10,500 ft to 1,500 ft, then configured the airplane for a climb; however, the engine did not respond to the application of power and the airplane began losing altitude. After performing the emergency checklist, the pilot was not able to restore power to the engine. The pilot declared an emergency, activated the emergency locator transmitter, and ditched the airplane in the water. The airplane sank and was not recovered, thus the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN19TA321 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 15, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Gulf Of Mexico
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA46
- N-number
- N218MW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2010
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.