Crash of a Piper PA-46-310P Malibu in Port Orange

Date & Time: Feb 2, 2023 at 1200 LT
Registration:
N864JB
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
46-08009
YOM:
1986
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Port Orange-Spruce Creek Airport Runway 23, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, impacted trees and crashed on a golf course located south of the airfield. Both occupants were rescued, among them one was slightly injured. The airplane was destroyed.