N18PAPIPER PA-31 1990-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-31 S/N: 31-7712068

Summary

On June 26, 1990, a Piper PA-31 (N18PA) was involved in an accident near Panama City, FL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF POWER ON BOTH ENGINES DURING TAKEOFF AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90FA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18PA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 26, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90FA145
Location
PANAMA CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X23476
Coordinates
30.200166, -85.670623
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF POWER ON BOTH ENGINES DURING TAKEOFF AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7712068
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-31 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERICAN WARBIRDS INC
Address
5355 SOLIAS RD
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406-4252
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# MIA90FA145