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U-FITAQP: 24) IN FLIGHT BREAKUP

Piper PA-46-350P JetPROP DLX | N931TT

Reedsburg, Wisconsin

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Key facts

  • DateOctober 13, 2026
  • Local time10:30 PM
  • LightNight
  • WeatherIMC
  • Phase of flightEnroute
  • People on board6
  • Fatalities6
  • NTSB numberCEN27FA006
  • NTSB statusUnder investigation

Accident Location

City, State
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Latitude
43.5696
Longitude
-89.8552
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Aircraft Info

N Number
N931TT
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P JetPROP DLX
Category / Class
Aircraft Single Engine Land
Amateur Built
No
Registry
FAA Registry Inquiry For: N931TT →

Pilot Info

Pilot in command
Riek, Ronald Rhey
Gender
Male
Age
63
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot
IFR rating
Yes
Medical
3rd Class Medical
Flight school
No
Instructional flight
No

Analysis

Weather
IMC
Time of day
Night
Phase of flight
Enroute
Pilot error
Yes
Pilot incapacitation
No
People on board
6
PIC fatality
1
Passenger fatalities
5
Total fatalities
6
NTSB number
CEN27FA006
NTSB travel
Yes
AQP category
24) IN FLIGHT BREAKUP →

Probable Cause

THE DTSB

Pending. According to the NTSB, the plane was flying at 24,000 ft when pilot reported icing and requested to descend. ATC approved the descent, and the aircraft turned right while descending, until communication was lost. The aircraft descended over 20,000 ft/min with 310 kt groundspeed. Lat/Long of crash site are approximate.

NTSB

None yet (final report not yet published).

Recommendation

THE DTSB

Pending.