N143FT

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8216193

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 16, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA91FA011
Location
EVERGLADES CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X24500
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND HIS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF OVER WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N143FT
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8216193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NAPLES AIR CENTER INC
Address
230 AVIATION DRIVE SOUTH
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
FL 33942
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# MIA91FA011