N150ER

MINR
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 2841146

Summary

On April 30, 1991, a Socata TAMPICO TB-9C (N2816D) was involved in an incident near Vero Beach, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PA-28 PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER BRAKE PRESSURE, WHILE DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION TO HIS NOTEPAD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2816D.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 30, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA131
Location
VERO BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001212X16847
Coordinates
27.720445, -80.389564
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PA-28 PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER BRAKE PRESSURE, WHILE DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION TO HIS NOTEPAD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2841146
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RICHARDS ROBERT
Address
3578 MODOC #7
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA BARBARA
State / Zip Code
CA 93105
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# MIA91LA131