Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 24, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA173
Location
HATTIESBURG, MS
Event ID
20001212X24083
Coordinates
31.310832, -89.300300
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED PRIOR TO LIFTOFF DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT. THE PILOT ALSO DELAYED IN HIS DECISION TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N289PC
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
7985093
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
METRO SHOALS AMBULANCE SERVICE INC
Address
620 S CHESTNUT ST PO BOX 297
Status
Deregistered
City
FLORENCE
State / Zip Code
AL 35631
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# MIA90LA173