NORTH AMERICAN NAVION
Palmetto, FL — October 11, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA017 |
| Event ID | 20201012102130 |
| Location | Palmetto, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.64294, -82.52006 |
| Airport | Airport Manatee |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | NORTH AMERICAN |
| Model | NAVION |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
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.