No fatalities
29 Mar 2025: PIPER PA-18-150 — JACK BROWNS SEAPLANE BASE INC — Winter Haven, FL
On 29 Mar 2025, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by JACK BROWNS SEAPLANE BASE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Winter Haven, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotIncorrect use/operation