Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA254
Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Event ID
20001213X29449
Coordinates
26.559780, -81.870330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8371H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8133060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BESA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Address
112 OLD GULPH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GLADWYNE
State / Zip Code
PA 19035-1615
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# MIA89LA254