N7788Z

Substantial
None

Piper PA-25-235S/N: 25-3996

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 25, 2005
NTSB Number
MIA05CA163
Location
Opa Locka, FL
Event ID
20051013X01637
Coordinates
25.906944, -80.278335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, during a banner pick up, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain during the uncontrolled descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7788Z
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA05CA163