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May 22, 2010 · Pzl Mielec M18 A · N80188
Lake Placid, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Placid, FL
Aircraft
Pzl Mielec M18 A
Tail Number
N80188
Operator
Southern Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA279
The pilot was departing from the 60-foot-wide runway, which was lined with trees on both sides. During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that he drifted "too far over to the left" and the airplane's left wing impacted a tree. The airplane subsequently "pulled" to the left, impacted a second tree, nosed over, and came to rest inverted in a canal which ran alongside the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing from the 60-foot-wide runway, which was lined with trees on both sides. During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that he drifted "too far over to the left" and the airplane's left wing impacted a tree. The airplane subsequently "pulled" to the left, impacted a second tree, nosed over, and came to rest inverted in a canal which ran alongside the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSunray Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPzl Mielec M18 A
Tail NumberN80188
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Air Services
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPezetel · ASZ-621R-M18 · Reciprocating · 986
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:27
Weather SourceWFAC