Casualties unknown

1988-05-04: Piper PA-28-161 (N8068J) — Venice Flying Service, Inc. — Freeport, AO, BF

Freeport, AO, BF

On May 4, 1988, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N8068J) operated by Venice Flying Service, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Freeport, AO, BF. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot flying VFR near a thunderstorm encountered severe turbulence. After two flights, substantial damage with wrinkled skin on both wings was discovered upon landing in Venice, Florida.

Incident Overview

A pilot flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) toward Freeport, Bahamas, flew in the proximity of a thunderstorm and encountered severe turbulence. Despite the encounter, the pilot continued the flight and landed safely in Freeport.

Subsequent Flight

The following day, the pilot flew the same aircraft from Freeport to Venice, Florida. After landing in Venice, the pilot discovered that the airplane had sustained substantial damage, including wrinkled skin on both wings.

Damage Details

The damage was classified as substantial, with the wing skin deformation being the primary noted issue. No additional information was provided regarding the extent of other potential damage or the aircraft's specifics.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25757. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.