MINR · PIPER PA-28-140 · 1991-06-27 · VERMILLION, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI91LA202
Event ID
20001212X17234
Type
Accident
Date
1991-06-27
Location
VERMILLION, SD, USA
Coordinates
42.780029, -96.919548
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N541FL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES AND AN IMPROPER LANDING FLARE. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE USE OF AUTOMOBILE FUEL, EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND OVERSHOOTING THE PLANNED LANDING APPROACH.