Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 8, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA079
Location
FERNANDINA BCH, FL
Event ID
20001211X14153
Coordinates
30.650129, -81.440521
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO SET THE ALTIMETER TO THE FIELD ELEVATION PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AND RECENT EXPERIENCE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8346B
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116171
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ISLAND AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
1000 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FERNANDINA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32034
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA92LA079