Summary
On October 11, 2020, a North American NAVION (N8698H) was involved in an accident near Palmetto, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8698H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
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# ERA21LA017