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August 2, 1984 · Cessna 182-C · N8851T
Akron, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 182-C
Tail Number
N8851T
Operator
Ruth Lowe Sitler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA325
A CESSNA 182 ON TAKEOFF ON RWY 19 COLLIDED WITH A PIPER PA34 LANDING ON RWY 25. EACH PLTS VIEW OF THE OTHER WAS OBSTRUCTED BY AIRPORT PARKING AT ONE POINT DURING THE MISHAP. THE AIRPORT TOWER WAS CLOSED. THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA LEFT THE UNICOM FREQUENCY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND DID NOT HEAR THE PIPERS RADIO CALLS.
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A CESSNA 182 ON TAKEOFF ON RWY 19 COLLIDED WITH A PIPER PA34 LANDING ON RWY 25. EACH PLTS VIEW OF THE OTHER WAS OBSTRUCTED BY AIRPORT PARKING AT ONE POINT DURING THE MISHAP. THE AIRPORT TOWER WAS CLOSED. THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA LEFT THE UNICOM FREQUENCY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND DID NOT HEAR THE PIPERS RADIO CALLS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAkron Fulton Int'L (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length2337 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182-C
Tail NumberN8851T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRuth Lowe Sitler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230 | Continental · TSIO-360-E · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC