MINR · Piper PA-18-150 · 1998-08-15 · CONWAY, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA98LA226
Event ID
20001211X10922
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-15
Location
CONWAY, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.789585, -79.150016
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N3981Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.