Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA88LA166

FREEPORT, AO, BF

Aircraft #1

N8068J

PIPER PA-28-161

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated that while on a VFR flight to Freeport, Bahamas, he flew in the proximity of a thunderstorm and encountered severe turbulence. He continued on to Freeport and landed safely. The next day, he flew the aircraft to Venice, Florida. After landing in Venice, he discovered that the airplane was substantially damaged and had wrinkled skin on both wings. No additional information is available.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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