1 fatal · PIPER PA-25-260 · 2014-08-31 · St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA14FA416
Event ID
20140831X63850
Type
Accident
Date
2014-08-31
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.764999, -82.626945
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-25-260
Registration
N254AB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.