# NTSB Accident MIA91FA227
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1991-09-28 · WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA91FA227
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18141
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-28
- **Location:** WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.720634, -80.069435
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N5838U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL IN THAT HE FAILED TO PLACE IT IN FULL RICH CONDITION PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

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