No fatalities

26 Oct 2024: CESSNA T240 NO SERIES — Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL, United States

On 26 Oct 2024, a CESSNA T240 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Myers, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensationEffect on equipment