# NTSB Accident ERA14FA416
> **PIPER PA-25-260** · 2014-08-31 · St. Petersburg, FL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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