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September 18, 2020 · Cessna 182 S · N234ME
Hollywood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182 S (2000)
Tail Number
N234ME
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20LA323
The pilot was departing on a cross country flight. Immediately after liftoff the nose of the airplane veered left. The pilot attempted to correct for the crosswind but was unsuccessful and the airplane struck runway lights and a sign resulting in substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing on a cross country flight. Immediately after liftoff the nose of the airplane veered left. The pilot attempted to correct for the crosswind but was unsuccessful and the airplane struck runway lights and a sign resulting in substantial damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:33 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (0nm SSW)
Runway28L
Runway Length3255 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 S
Tail NumberN234ME
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC