Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 22, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA279
Location
Lake Placid, FL
Event ID
20100522X45543
Coordinates
27.290000, -81.360000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N80188
Make
PZL MIELEC
Serial Number
1Z025-10
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
J & C ENTERPRISES AVIATION INC
Address
14 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
THOMAS
State / Zip Code
OK 73669-7400
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was departing from the 60-foot-wide runway, which was lined with trees on both sides. During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that he drifted "too far over to the left" and the airplane's left wing impacted a tree. The airplane subsequently "pulled" to the left, impacted a second tree, nosed over, and came to rest inverted in a canal which ran alongside the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA279