N68EEPiper PA182020-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Piper PA18S/N: 18-7509087

Summary

On June 04, 2020, a Piper PA18 (N68EE) was involved in an accident near Cadillac, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA213. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68EE.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 4, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA213
Location
Cadillac, MI
Event ID
20200605X84043
Coordinates
44.275276, -85.418891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509087
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURTT JOHN B
Address
2205 DAGGET RD
City
PIERSON
State / Zip Code
MI 49339-9733
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA213