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March 9, 1989 · Piper PA-34-200 · N1032U
Fort Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200
Tail Number
N1032U
Operator
Francis Sam
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA198
THE ACFT STRUCK A CURB IN AN AUTOMOBILE PARKING AREA AS THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE COURSE AND EXIT THE AREA WHICH HE HAD MISTAKENLY TAXIED INTO.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AS HE TAXIED FROM THE RAMP AREA. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK LIGHT CONDITIONS WHICH DEGRADED THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT STRUCK A CURB IN AN AUTOMOBILE PARKING AREA AS THE PLT ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE COURSE AND EXIT THE AREA WHICH HE HAD MISTAKENLY TAXIED INTO.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 EST
Nearest AirportPage Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200
Tail NumberN1032U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancis Sam
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1E6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC