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
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