N31HLPIPER PA-31-B-310 1991-01-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-31-B-310 S/N: 31-7401214

Summary

On January 25, 1991, a Piper PA-31-B-310 (N31HL) was involved in an accident near Fernandina Bch, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DELAY BY THE PILOT TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH AND FAILURE TO CORRECT THE DESCENT BEFORE IMPACT WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31HL.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 25, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA071
Location
FERNANDINA BCH, FL
Event ID
20001212X16356
Coordinates
30.649808, -81.440055
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

DELAY BY THE PILOT TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH AND FAILURE TO CORRECT THE DESCENT BEFORE IMPACT WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7401214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-31-B-310 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAL AIRCRAFT INC
Address
30 MARSH CREEK ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
AMELIA ISLAND
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# MIA91LA071