Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 4, 1988
NTSB Number
MIA88LA166
Location
FREEPORT, Bahamas
Event ID
20001213X25757
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GO VERTICAL AVIATION LLC
Address
217 HIGH ST NW
City
RUSSELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35653-1819
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that while on a VFR flight to Freeport, Bahamas, he flew in the proximity of a thunderstorm and encountered severe turbulence. He continued on to Freeport and landed safely. The next day, he flew the aircraft to Venice, Florida. After landing in Venice, he discovered that the airplane was substantially damaged and had wrinkled skin on both wings.
No additional information is available.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA88LA166