Accident · 2014-08-31
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-08-31
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-25-260 (N254AB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- ADVERTISING AIR FORCE INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Advertising Air Force
Probable cause
The pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.
Source: NTSB case ERA14FA416Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 68 | Class 2 (2013-03-14) | 2,500 total · 300 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.