MINR · Piper PA-18-150 · 2008-07-03 · N Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA08LA135
Event ID
20080715X01043
Type
Accident
Date
2008-07-03
Location
N Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.819137, -78.670654
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N6851Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.