N29241

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28RT-201 S/N: 28R-7918157

Summary

On May 18, 1989, a Piper PA-28RT-201 (N29241) was involved in an incident near Melbourne, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE INSTRUCTORS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF IN A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE SITUATION, WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29241.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 18, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA149
Location
MELBOURNE, FL
Event ID
20001213X28379
Coordinates
28.059177, -80.550148
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INSTRUCTORS DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF IN A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE SITUATION, WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7918157
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201 P28T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC
Address
VERO BEACH AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32960
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# MIA89LA149