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April 30, 1991 · Piper PA-28-161 · N150ER
Vero Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N150ER
Operator
Embry-Riddle Aeronaut Univ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA91LA131
THE PILOT OF A PIPER PA-28 (N150ER) WAS HOLDING BEHIND A SOCATA TAMPICO TB-9C (N2816D) WAITING FOR A TAKEOFF CLEARANCE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PA-28 TRAVELED FORWARD, UNNOTICED BY THE PILOT, AND ITS PROPELLER CONTACTED THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILATOR OF THE TB-9C. THE PA-28 PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MUST HAVE RELEASED BRAKE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY AS HE WAS LOOKING AT HIS NOTEPAD.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PA-28 PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER BRAKE PRESSURE, WHILE DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION TO HIS NOTEPAD.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF A PIPER PA-28 (N150ER) WAS HOLDING BEHIND A SOCATA TAMPICO TB-9C (N2816D) WAITING FOR A TAKEOFF CLEARANCE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PA-28 TRAVELED FORWARD, UNNOTICED BY THE PILOT, AND ITS PROPELLER CONTACTED THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILATOR OF THE TB-9C. THE PA-28 PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MUST HAVE RELEASED BRAKE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY AS HE WAS LOOKING AT HIS NOTEPAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportVero Beach Muni (0nm N)
Runway11R
Runway Length7296 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN150ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorEmbry-Riddle Aeronaut Univ
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160 | Lycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC