N68EE is a 1975 Piper PA-18-150. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Pierson, MI. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 1975. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2003. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 51 years old
- 1 of 2,081 Piper PA-18-150
2003
1975
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The pilot reported that he was attempting to takeoff in the float-equipped airplane from a trailer pulled down the runway by a truck. He reported that there was a direct crosswind from the right at 7 knots. As the truck’s speed increased, the airplane shifted on the trailer and the left float contacted a vertical post that blocked the float from contacting the tire. As the airplane attempted to depart the trailer, the float chine caught on the trailer and turned the airplane toward the ground. The left wing struck the ground first, followed by the floats, propeller, and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Piper PA-18-150
About the modelThe Super Cub — a two-seat tandem taildragger developed from the J-3 with far more power. A backcountry, bush and glider-towing aircraft, prized for short-field performance.