# NTSB MIA83LA021: Piper PA-28-161, N330FT, Daytona Beach, FL, October 26, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 26, 1982, 13:05 local (17:05 UTC)
- Place: Daytona Beach, FL
- Coordinates: 29.050985, -81.310264 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.0510&lon=-81.3103&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 26, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70423
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA83LA021
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70423/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA021

## 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)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - runway light (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 06R. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH VASI LIGHTS. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 002 DEG AT 13 KTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N330FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N330FT), registered now, S/N 28-8216209, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28-8216209
- Airframe hours: 108
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-D3G 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: F.I.T. Aviation Inc.
- Registered owner: F.I.T. Aviation Inc.
- Departed: DAB, DAYTONA BEACH, FL
- Destination: MLB, MELBOURNE, FL
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: DAB, Daytona Beach - Regional, runway 6R, 3,197 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 20; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 94 total, 2 in this make and model, 61 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 20° at 13 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 156 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: DAB

## 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 19821026056669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821026056669A), Oct 26, 1982: Piper PA28161, Daytona Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Private pilot lost directional control on the takeoff roll. Aircraft struck VASI lights off edge of runway.

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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