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Twin-Engine Airplane Veers Off Runway, Collides with Sign During Landing (N991PH)

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

On July 23, 2006, a Cessna 402B (registration N991PH) operated by Gabriel Schwartz/bimini Island Air was involved in an aviation accident near Ft. Lauderdale, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial pilot on a VFR positioning flight veered off the runway during landing roll at an airport with thunderstorms and heavy rain, colliding with a sign and collapsing the nose gear.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, a commercial certificated pilot departed from an ocean island airport at 1630 local time in a twin-engine, wheel-equipped airplane. The flight was conducted under Title 14, CFR Part 91 as a VFR positioning flight to a mainland airport.

Weather Conditions

At 1636, the weather at the arrival airport included wind from an unspecified direction at 10 knots, gusting to 25 knots, visibility 1 statute mile in light thunderstorms and rain. At the time of the accident, 1653, conditions had deteriorated: wind 6 knots with gusts to 25 knots, visibility 1/2 statute mile in heavy thunderstorms and rain. The 1653 weather observation noted that thunderstorms began at 1613.

Accident Sequence

During the landing roll, the airplane veered off the runway and struck a runway sign. The impact collapsed the nose gear. An FAA inspector examined the airplane and found that the propellers had struck the ground due to the collapsed nose gear, and the fuselage sustained structural damage.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft received structural damage to the fuselage. The nose gear collapsed, and the propellers made contact with the ground.

Weather

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2006 Cessna 402B accident near Ft. Lauderdale, FL?

A commercial pilot on a VFR positioning flight veered off the runway during landing roll at an airport with thunderstorms and heavy rain, colliding with a sign and collapsing the nose gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2006 Cessna 402B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna 402B, registration N991PH, operated by Gabriel Schwartz/bimini Island Air, at Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. A factor contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060906X01306. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.