# NTSB Accident MIA06LA033
> **Piper PA-25-235** · 2005-12-18 · Opa-Locka, FL, USA · MINR
## 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.

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