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August 28, 1994 · Piper PA-32-300 · N69118

Missing

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Missing
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N69118
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA94FAMS1

THE PRIVATE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER DEPARTED TREASURE CAY, BAHAMAS FOR A PLANNED FLIGHT TO FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA. THE PILOT ACTIVATED HIS VFR FLIGHT PLAN BY RADIO AND NEVER ARRIVED AT THE DESTINATION. THE SEARCH FOR THE AIRPLANE AND OCCUPANTS WAS NEGATIVE THE DAMAGE AND INJURY CLASSIFICATION SHOWN IN THIS REPORT ARE ASSUMED.

Full Narrative

On August 28, 1994, at some time after 1555 eastern daylight time, N69118, a Piper PA-32-300, registered to the pilot, Mr. Terry L. Frahs, was overdue on a VFR flight plan from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, to Fort Pierce, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed and activated by radio. The airplane and the occupants have not been located; therefore, the airplane is presumed to be destroyed and the pilot and passenger are presumed to be fatally injured. The flight originated about 1555 the same day. Available records and interviews revealed that the pilot had flown to Treasure Cay from Fort Pierce, Florida, earlier in the day after purchasing fuel in Fort Pierce. After takeoff from Treasure Cay, the pilot radioed the FAA IFSS Station in Miami, Florida, and activated his flight plan. No other radio or radar information is available. The flight was determined to be overdue later the same day and extensive ramp searches and telephone searches were initiated with negative results. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted sea searches for 3 days with negative results. The airplane was reported to be equipped with lifevests and a raft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:55 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN69118
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data