N2124H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 44-7995162

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 4, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA077
Location
BUNNELL, FL
Event ID
20001213X27766
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED DURING A SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE ON INITIAL CLIMB. THE INSTRUCTOR, AFTER TAKING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, ALSO FAILED TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING DURING WHICH THE GEAR COLLAPSED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2124H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-7995162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PHOENIX EAST AVIATION INC
Address
561 PEARL HARBOR DR
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32014
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# MIA89LA077