Probable cause
The flightcrew’s failure to maintain directional control while initiating an engine reverse after landing.
NTSB analysis
The operator's check pilot stated that they were on a non-revenue positioning flight and he was conducting flight training for the new pilot, who was seated in the left seat. This was the new pilot's first flight and landing in the airplane. He landed the airplane normally and was in control of the braking when he brought the propeller control levers into reverse. The airplane then began to turn to the left, exited the runway, and collided with a runway sign before coming to a full stop about 40 feet from the left side of the runway. The pilot tried to steer the airplane with the tiller wheel but was unable to react in time before striking the sign.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11IA026 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 18, 2010
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Ft. Lauderdale International (FLL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Short Bros. & Harland SHORTS SC7 SKYVAN
- N-number
- N80GB
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.