Piper PA-28-151 accident near Daytona Beach, FL

On November 30, 1993, a Piper PA-28-151 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Daytona Beach, FL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date

November 30, 1993

Place

Daytona Beach, FL

Aircraft

Piper PA-28-151 · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Destroyed

Position

29.171°N, 81.140°W

NTSB ID

20001211X13774

NTSB summary

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On November 30, 1993, about 1006 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N43079, registered to Spruce Creek Aviation, Inc., crashed in a residential area at Daytona Beach, Florida, while in a descent. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and the private-rated pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated at Daytona Beach, Florida, on November 30, 1993, about 0955. Witnesses reported the aircraft departed runway 5 at the Spruce Creek Airport. After departure, the aircraft circled the airport area at a low altitude and in an erratic manner for about 10 minutes. The flight then appeared to fly down runway 23, climb steeply to about 400 feet, and then enter a descending left turn, from which it collided with the ground and then crashed into the side of a residence. PERSONNEL INFORMATION Information on the pilot is contained in this report in the First Pilot Information section. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Information on the aircraft is contained in this report in the Aircraft Information section. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Meteorological information is contained in this report in the Weather Information section. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION The aircraft crashed in a residential area in the southwest section of Villages of Spruce Creek, Daytona Beach, Florida. Examination of the crash site indicated the aircraft touched down on the driveway of a house at 1935 Spruce Creek Landing, left wing first while in about a 50

Probable cause

LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.