N2549APIPER PA38-112 1991-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA38-112 S/N: 38-78A0750

Summary

On June 05, 1991, a Piper PA38-112 (N2549A) was involved in an accident near South Port, FL. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ALTITUDE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH ELECTRICAL LINES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91FA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2549A.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 5, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91FA160
Location
SOUTH PORT, FL
Event ID
20001212X17334
Coordinates
30.359779, -85.649635
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ALTITUDE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH ELECTRICAL LINES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-78A0750
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
PA38-112 M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAY AVIATION
Address
1000 JACKSON WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32405
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# MIA91FA160