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May 18, 1987 · Cessna T337G · N436
Oxford, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1987
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Oxford, OH
Aircraft
Cessna T337G
Tail Number
N436
Operator
Daniel Flyin Angels
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL87FA142
THE PILOT WAS ADVISED AGAINST ATTEMPTING A VISUAL FLIGHT WITH RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ALONG THE INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT. APPROACH CONTROL INSTRUCTED HIM TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONDITIONS AND NOT TO ENTER THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER REPORTING ENTERING THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO OPERATE AS PILOT IN COMMAND OF THE C-337. WITNESSES NEAR ACCD SITE INDICATED THE ACFT CAME OUT OF CLOUDS 800 FT ABOVE THE GROUND IN A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN.
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THE PILOT WAS ADVISED AGAINST ATTEMPTING A VISUAL FLIGHT WITH RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ALONG THE INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT. APPROACH CONTROL INSTRUCTED HIM TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONDITIONS AND NOT TO ENTER THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER REPORTING ENTERING THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO OPERATE AS PILOT IN COMMAND OF THE C-337. WITNESSES NEAR ACCD SITE INDICATED THE ACFT CAME OUT OF CLOUDS 800 FT ABOVE THE GROUND IN A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 EDT
Nearest AirportMiami University (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T337G
Tail NumberN436
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDaniel Flyin Angels
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC