CESSNA 140
New Smyrna Beach, FL — September 26, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20LA334 |
| Event ID | 20200928102038 |
| Location | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.97892, -80.92478 |
| Airport | Massey Ranch Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
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.