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Accidents · NTSB ERA27LA003 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Hawker Siddeley HS.125 SERIES 700A accident near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 1, 2026

On October 1, 2026 at about 3:18 pm local time, a 1980 Hawker Siddeley HS.125 SERIES 700A, registered N518RR, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Inte airport). It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made November 2, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
October 1, 2026 · about 3:18 pm local time · cases in 2026
Place
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Inte · cases near this airport · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
Weather
instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 SERIES 700A, built 1980 · all HS.125 SERIES 700As on the register
Registration
N518RR · registry record · serial NA0278
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Loss of control on ground during landing defining event
  2. Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing (landing roll)

The aircraft

  • Airframe total time: 11,453 hours
  • Last inspection: approved inspection programme, September 17, 2026; 15 hours since
  • Maximum gross weight: 25,500 lb
  • Seats: 10
  • Landing gear: retractable
  • Operator: Midas Air CORP

The flight

  • Departed from: MYNN Nassau OF at 2:35 pm
  • Flight plan: IFR
  • Runway 10R, 8,000 ft by 150 ft
  • A second pilot was aboard

Weather at the time

  • Light: daylight
  • Wind: from 200° at 16 knots, gusting 22
  • Visibility: 0.5 statute miles
  • Sky: broken clouds at 2,000 ft; a few clouds at 500 ft
  • Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
  • Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
  • Observation at 11:17 am from KFLL

Weather report (METAR): SPECI KFLL 011517Z COR 20016G22KT 1 1/2SM R10L/3500VP6000FT +RA FEW005 BKN020CB OVC050 24/23 A3005 RMK AO2 VIS 1V2 CB ALQDS MOV NW P0015 T02440233

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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