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August 5, 1992 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4037E
Littleton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Littleton, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4037E
Operator
Banner Advertising
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA084
WHILE CONDUCTING A BANNER TOW FLIGHT, THE PILOT ACCIDENTLY PICKED UP THE BANNER ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTEAD OF THE TOW HOOK. DURING FINAL APPROACH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH THE BANNER IN TOW, ATTACHED TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN AND NOSED OVER AT TOUCHDOWN.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADVERTENT STALL DURING FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING A BANNER TOW FLIGHT, THE PILOT ACCIDENTLY PICKED UP THE BANNER ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTEAD OF THE TOW HOOK. DURING FINAL APPROACH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH THE BANNER IN TOW, ATTACHED TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN AND NOSED OVER AT TOUCHDOWN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4037E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBanner Advertising
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO