N109SAPIPER PA-44-180 1990-04-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 447995233

Summary

On April 12, 1990, a Piper PA-44-180 (N109SA) was involved in an incident near Stuart, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT THE LOSS OF AIRSPEED RESULTING FROM THE STUDENT'S INCORRECT CONTROL INPUT WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA104. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N109SA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 12, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA104
Location
STUART, FL
Event ID
20001212X22972
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT THE LOSS OF AIRSPEED RESULTING FROM THE STUDENT'S INCORRECT CONTROL INPUT WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
447995233
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRENCHARD AIR INC
Address
5550 N AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
FL 32583-8649
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# MIA90LA104