CESSNA 402A
Fort Lauderdale, FL — July 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA281 |
| Event ID | 20210710103448 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.19818, -80.17183 |
| Airport | FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRP |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 402A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.
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.