N8698H

Destroyed
Minor

NORTH AMERICAN NAVIONS/N: NAV-4-689

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA017
Location
Palmetto, FL
Event ID
20201012102130
Coordinates
27.642939, -82.520061
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

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

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN
Serial Number
NAV-4-689
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
NAVIONT2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
NAVION

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOODBRIDGE GREG
Address
15965 FAIRCHILD DR HNGR 10
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 33762-3509
Country
United States

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