N38BS

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8505

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 29, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA207
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Event ID
20250521200189
Coordinates
28.061287, -81.761562
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8505
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JACK BROWNS SEAPLANE BASE INC
Address
2704 US HIGHWAY 92
City
WINTER HAVEN
State / Zip Code
FL 33881-9157
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# ERA25LA207