N4550QCESSNA 402A2021-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 402AS/N: 402A0050

Summary

On July 02, 2021, a Cessna 402A (N4550Q) was involved in an incident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. All 7 people 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 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA281. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4550Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 2, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA281
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event ID
20210710103448
Coordinates
26.198175, -80.171828
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402A0050
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
402AC02T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
9
FAA Model
402A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ISLAND WINGS INC
Address
1641 S PERIMETER RD # 34
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309-7108
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# ERA21LA281