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January 25, 1991 · Piper PA-31-B-310 PA-31-B-31 · N31HL
Fernandina Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fernandina Bch, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-B-310 PA-31-B-31
Tail Number
N31HL
Operator
Island Aviation Services
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA071
THE PLT WAS CONDUCTING A CIRCLE TO LAND APCH & STATED THAT WHEN THE FLT WAS ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE ARPT, ENCOUNTERED RAIN & FOG. HE OBSERVED A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT OCCURRED & ADDED POWER TO GO AROUND WITH THE GEAR DOWN & FLAPS AT 10 DEGREES. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND 2.4 MILES FROM THE RWY & NOSED OVER IN A MARSH. THE PLT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ENG FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
DELAY BY THE PILOT TO PERFORM A MISSED APPROACH AND FAILURE TO CORRECT THE DESCENT BEFORE IMPACT WITH TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PLT WAS CONDUCTING A CIRCLE TO LAND APCH & STATED THAT WHEN THE FLT WAS ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE ARPT, ENCOUNTERED RAIN & FOG. HE OBSERVED A HIGH RATE OF DESCENT OCCURRED & ADDED POWER TO GO AROUND WITH THE GEAR DOWN & FLAPS AT 10 DEGREES. THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND 2.4 MILES FROM THE RWY & NOSED OVER IN A MARSH. THE PLT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ENG FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:00 EST
Nearest AirportFernandina Bch Municipal (2nm SW)
Runway4
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-B-310 PA-31-B-31
Tail NumberN31HL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIsland Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-A2C · Reciprocating · 310
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightNr
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:51
Weather SourceWFAC