N5838U

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-2669

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 28, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91FA227
Location
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001212X18141
Coordinates
26.720634, -80.069435
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL IN THAT HE FAILED TO PLACE IT IN FULL RICH CONDITION PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5838U
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-2669
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRACE FRANKLIN H
Address
1913 NE 2ND ST APT 2
Status
Deregistered
City
POMPANO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33060
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# MIA91FA227