MINR · Piper PA-25-235 · 2005-12-18 · Opa-Locka, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA06LA033
Event ID
20051221X01999
Type
Accident
Date
2005-12-18
Location
Opa-Locka, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.906944, -80.278335
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-25-235
Registration
N86AB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed following a reported loss of engine power, resulting in a stall/mush, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (inoperative No. 3 banner release), and inadequate installation of the banner tow-release hook assembly by company maintenance personnel.