N2171NPIPER PA-44-180 1990-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 44-7995225

Summary

On May 28, 1990, a Piper PA-44-180 (N2171N) was involved in an incident near Bunnell, 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 DUAL STUDENTS FAILURE TO FLARE PROPERLY DURING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT DURING THE SIMULATED FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2171N.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 28, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA136
Location
BUNNELL, FL
Event ID
20001212X23224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DUAL STUDENTS FAILURE TO FLARE PROPERLY DURING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STUDENT DURING THE SIMULATED FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-7995225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALSEY MERLIN
Address
PO BOX 711
Status
Deregistered
City
ANGWIN
State / Zip Code
CA 94508
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# MIA90LA136