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N8371H

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PIPER PA-34-220T S/N: 34-8133060

Summary

On September 17, 1989, a Piper PA-34-220T (N8371H) was involved in an incident near Fort Myers, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. DARKNESS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA254. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8371H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA254
Location
FORT MYERS, FL
Event ID
20001213X29449
Coordinates
26.559780, -81.870330
Nearest Airport
Page Field (KFMY)
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
Model / ICAO
PA-34-220T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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

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