# NTSB MIA82DA057: Piper PA-28-140, N98367, Miami, FL, February 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: February 14, 1982, 13:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Miami, FL
- Coordinates: 25.569322, -80.340942 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.5693&lon=-80.3409&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 14, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71675
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA82DA057
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71675/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA057

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

TAKEOFF WAS MADE ON A NORTH/SOUTH ROADWAY WITH THE SURFACE WINDS REPORTED OUT OF THE EAST AT 18 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N98367](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N98367-2014-12-01), registration cancelled 2014-12-01, S/N 28-26192, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-26192
- Airframe hours: 1975
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-E2A 140 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: American Contractors Equipment
- Registered owner: American Contractors Equipment
- Departed: MIAMI, FL
- Destination: MIAMI, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; student; medical: unknown, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 60 total, 60 in this make and model, 36 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 80° at 18 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Temperature: 176 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820214002159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820214002159A), Feb 14, 1982: Piper PA28*, Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed on takeoff after precautionary landing on road. Aircraft drifted into brush off side of road.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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