N56118PIPER PA-28-140 1991-05-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140

Summary

On May 25, 1991, a Piper PA-28-140 (N56118) was involved in an accident near Flamingo, 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: PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NO. 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N56118.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 25, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA152
Location
FLAMINGO, FL
Event ID
20001212X17082
Coordinates
25.270542, -80.630439
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NO. 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STONE JAMES R
Address
7273 DANBURY WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 34624
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# MIA91LA152