N94981CESSNA T2402024-10-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T240S/N: T24002042

Summary

On October 26, 2024, a Cessna T240 (N94981) was involved in an incident near Fort Myers, FL. All 2 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 inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94981.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 26, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA039
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Event ID
20241106195450
Coordinates
26.587931, -81.862514
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T24002042
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
T240C240
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
T240

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHATZ AVIATION LLC
Address
1013 N OUTER RD
City
BATES CITY
State / Zip Code
MO 64011-8524
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# ERA25LA039