N609FT

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 2841219

Summary

On February 25, 1991, a Piper PA-28-161 (N609FT) was involved in an accident near Valkaria, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S ACTIONS, RESULTING IN A STALL AT A LOW ALTITUDE WHERE RECOVERY WAS NOT POSSIBLE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N609FT.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 25, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA087
Location
VALKARIA, FL
Event ID
20001212X16494
Coordinates
28.069843, -80.680183
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S ACTIONS, RESULTING IN A STALL AT A LOW ALTITUDE WHERE RECOVERY WAS NOT POSSIBLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2841219
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Address
150 W UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
FL 32901-8995
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# MIA91LA087