N143FTPIPER PA-28-161 1990-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

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

Summary

On October 16, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (N143FT) was involved in an accident near Everglades City, FL. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND HIS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION DURING A NIGHT TAKEOFF OVER WATER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91FA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N143FT.

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
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