N8068J

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8290084

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8290084
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

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