Summary
On September 26, 2020, a Cessna 140 (N89476) was involved in an incident near New Smyrna Beach, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20LA334. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89476.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20LA334