No fatalities

Cessna 182 S accident at Hollywood, FL, 18 Sept 2020

Hollywood, FL, United States

On September 18, 2020, a Cessna 182 S was involved in an aviation accident near Hollywood, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensationContributed to outcome

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 2020 Cessna 182 S accident near Hollywood, FL?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 2020 Cessna 182 S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 2020 involved a Cessna 182 S, at Hollywood, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.