# NTSB Accident MIA89FA174
> **PIPER PA-22-160** · 1989-06-10 · ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA89FA174
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28612
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-10
- **Location:** ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.890504, -81.309585
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-160
- **Registration:** N9834D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS CONTINUED TAKEOFF WITH INTERMITTENT ENGINE POWER.

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