N91344PIPER PA-38-112 1989-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 38-82A0010

Summary

On September 15, 1989, a Piper PA-38-112 (N91344) was involved in an incident near Fernandina Bch, 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: THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. THE TURBULENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA250. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91344.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 15, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA250
Location
FERNANDINA BCH, FL
Event ID
20001213X29447
Coordinates
30.649465, -81.439781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. THE TURBULENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-82A0010
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BILL SHIELDS AVIATION INC
Address
855 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32225
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# MIA89LA250