N68EE

Substantial
Minor

Piper PA18S/N: 18-7509087

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