PIPER PA-18-150
Winter Haven, FL — March 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | March 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA207 |
| Event ID | 20250521200189 |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.06129, -81.76156 |
| Airport | JACK BROWNS SEAPLANE BASE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
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.