N8183C

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18S/N: 18-3642

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA131
Location
Lake Placid, FL
Event ID
20210217102640
Coordinates
27.245000, -81.414000
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 ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-3642
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HENDRIE DEREK
Address
PO BOX 358
City
VENUS
State / Zip Code
FL 33960-0358
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# ERA21LA131