# NTSB Accident MIA92LA079
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1992-02-08 · FERNANDINA BCH, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA92LA079
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14153
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-02-08
- **Location:** FERNANDINA BCH, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.650129, -81.440521
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8346B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO SET THE ALTIMETER TO THE FIELD ELEVATION PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AND RECENT EXPERIENCE.

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