N8756P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24-260 S/N: 24-4206

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 23, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA172
Location
DESTIN, FL
Event ID
20001212X24082
Coordinates
30.400232, -86.489028
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO OBTAIN ACCURATE WIND INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE BEING BLOWN OFF THE RUNWAY ON LANDING WHEN A GUST WHICH EXCEEDED THE CROSSWIND CAPABILITY OF THE AIRPLANE WAS ENCOUNTERED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4206
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA24-260 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
K T GRAHAM INC
Address
4407 OREGON PIKE
City
EPHRATA
State / Zip Code
PA 17522-9584
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# MIA90LA172