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October 5, 1991 · Piper PA-28-140 · N55657
Chesapeake Bay, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Chesapeake Bay, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N55657
Operator
Annapolis Flying Service
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92FA010
THE PILOT WAS ON A THREE LEG STUDENT CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. SHE LANDED AT HER FIRST DESTINATION AND HAD HER LOG BOOK SIGNED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF A FIXED-BASE OPERATOR. THE STUDENT DEPARTED ON THE SECOND LEG OF HER TRIP AND CONTACTED DOVER APPROACH CONTROL FOR RADAR ADVISORIES. AFTER A BRIEF RADIO CONVERSATION, RADIO AND RADAR SERVICE WAS TERMINATED. THAT WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE PILOT. HER BODY WAS DISCOVERED IN CHESAPEAKE BAY MORE THAN ONE MONTH LATER. THE AIRPLANE HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
UNDETERMINED. THE AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ON A THREE LEG STUDENT CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. SHE LANDED AT HER FIRST DESTINATION AND HAD HER LOG BOOK SIGNED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF A FIXED-BASE OPERATOR. THE STUDENT DEPARTED ON THE SECOND LEG OF HER TRIP AND CONTACTED DOVER APPROACH CONTROL FOR RADAR ADVISORIES. AFTER A BRIEF RADIO CONVERSATION, RADIO AND RADAR SERVICE WAS TERMINATED. THAT WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE PILOT. HER BODY WAS DISCOVERED IN CHESAPEAKE BAY MORE THAN ONE MONTH LATER. THE AIRPLANE HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:22 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN55657
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAnnapolis Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDark Night
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC