N81444PIPER PA-28-161 1989-01-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8016242

Summary

On January 07, 1989, a Piper PA-28-161 (N81444) was involved in an incident near Bunnell, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). THE EXPOSED (RAISED) RUNWAY LIP WAS A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81444.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 7, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA064
Location
BUNNELL, FL
Event ID
20001213X27624
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI). THE EXPOSED (RAISED) RUNWAY LIP WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8016242
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Address
PO BOX 7704
DEPT 095
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67277
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# MIA89LA064