Piper PA18
Cadillac, MI — June 4, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA213 |
| Event ID | 20200605X84043 |
| Location | Cadillac, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.27528, -85.41889 |
| Airport | Wexford County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the float-equipped airplane after the float became caught on the trailer used for takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.