# NTSB MIA99LA145: Beech E33, N7204N, Orlando, FL, April 18, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 18, 1999, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC) - Place: Orlando, FL - Coordinates: 28.420217, -81.300178 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.4202&lon=-81.3002&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 19, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46264 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA99LA145 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46264/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA145 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, and subsequently impacting with an airport sign. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - object - sign ## Analysis Airport personnel noticed that an airport sign was down, and saw tire tracks leading to the sign, plus there was a wing step found near the sign. The tire marks continued on the grass and tracked back to the runway. The FAA, issued a notice that they were searching for an airplane with a damaged step. The airplane was found at the Marion County Airport, Dunnellon, Florida. The FAA then located the pilot and owner. The pilot said on the takeoff roll the nosewheel lifted off the runway, but the engine lost manifold pressure, and the airplane departed the side of the runway. The pilot stated, '...on takeoff, we experienced a brief loss of power...a drop in airspeed and a cross wind caused aircraft to blow to the left of runway...aircraft began to stall, upon lowering of nose to prevent stall/crash-we struck runway sign...we did not know that aircraft was damaged until 30 minutes into flight...' According to the FAA's report, '...PIC [pilot-in-command] upon attempting a takeoff on runway 07...[about 1,000 feet down the runway, the airplane] departed the runway surface [north side] striking a...information sign, then continued the takeoff...landing at Dunnellon, Florida.' ## Factual narrative On April 18, 1999, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Beech E33, N7204N, registered to a private individual, struck a runway sign during takeoff at the Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personnel flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial-rated pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time, and was en route to Bossier City, Louisiana. Airport personnel noticed that an airport sign was down, and saw tire tracks leading to the sign, plus there was a wing step found near the sign. The tire marks continued on the grass and tracked back to the runway. The FAA, Flight Standards District Office, at Orlando, Florida, issued a notice that they were searching for an airplane with a damaged step. The airplane was found at the Marion County Airport, Dunnellon, Florida. The FAA then located the pilot and owner. The pilot said to the FAA, on the takeoff roll the nosewheel lifted off the runway, but the engine lost manifold pressure, and the airplane departed the side of the runway. After hitting the runway sign the flight continued to take off, and departed the area to the destination airport. The pilot stated, "...on takeoff, we experienced a brief loss of power...a drop in airspeed and a cross wind caused aircraft to blow to the left of runway...aircraft began to stall, upon lowering of nose to prevent stall/crash-we struck runway sign...we did not know that aircraft was damaged until 30 minutes into flight...." According to the FAA's report, "...PIC [pilot-in-command] upon attempting a takeoff on runway 07...[about 1,000 feet down the runway, the airplane] departed the runway surface [north side] striking a...information sign, then continued the takeoff...landing at Dunnellon, Florida." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N7204N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7204N), registered now, S/N CD-1152, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech E33 - Registry model: [Beech E33](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-e33) (registry code 1151422) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: CD 1152 - Airframe hours: 1768 - Engines: Continental IO-470-K 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Progressive Stamping & Plating - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 9, 1998, 10 hours before - Destination: DTN, BOSSIER CITY, LA - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: ORL, Orlando Executive, runway 7, 6,003 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 57; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,400 total, 35 in this make and model, 40 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: ORL ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19990418020529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990418020529A), Apr 18, 1999: Beech E33, Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. On April 18, 1999, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Beech E33, N7204N, registered to a private individual, struck a runway sign during takeoff at the orland… From the NTSB's public API. 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