N98077PIPER PA-28-140 1990-10-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-26029

Summary

On October 25, 1990, a Piper PA-28-140 (N98077) was involved in an incident near Fort Myers, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE LANDING WITH SHIFTING GUSTY WINDS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98077.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 25, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA91LA015
Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Event ID
20001212X24512
Coordinates
26.559818, -81.869895
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE LANDING WITH SHIFTING GUSTY WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-26029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAYS JEREMY E
Address
144 MOUNT MARIAH RD
City
COVINGTON
State / Zip Code
GA 30014-8854
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# MIA91LA015