Jun 8, 1999
Accident
Substantial FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway, colliding with a taxiway sign and ditch, and collapsing the landing gear.
NTSB MIA99FA168