1 fatal · Henry Pelican · 2001-04-09 · Lakeland, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA120
Event ID
20010412X00733
Type
Accident
Date
2001-04-09
Location
Lakeland, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.979417, -82.010887
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Henry
Model
Pelican
Registration
N696DH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff in a downwind condition resulting in an overrun and subsequent collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to conduct performance planning for the flight.