PIPER PA-18
Lake Placid, FL — February 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA131 |
| Event ID | 20210217102640 |
| Location | Lake Placid, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.24500, -81.41400 |
| Airport | Placid lakes |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| 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 ensure that the aft seat cushion was adequately secured, which resulted in its movement, subsequent interference with the flight controls, and a hard landing.
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.