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April 18, 1982 · Cessna 411 · N3228R
Middlefield, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Middlefield, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 411
Tail Number
N3228R
Operator
Chester Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI82FA127
THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO PREPARE FOR A FAA PART 135 AIR TAXI CHECK RIDE WHICH WAS SCHEDULED LATER THAT WEEK. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE APPROACH WITH ONE ENG SHUT DOWN. DURING THE TURN TO FINAL THE ACFT CRASHED 1/2 MI FROM RWY 28.
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO PREPARE FOR A FAA PART 135 AIR TAXI CHECK RIDE WHICH WAS SCHEDULED LATER THAT WEEK. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE APPROACH WITH ONE ENG SHUT DOWN. DURING THE TURN TO FINAL THE ACFT CRASHED 1/2 MI FROM RWY 28.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:59 EST
Nearest AirportGeauga Country (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 411
Tail NumberN3228R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorChester Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-L · Reciprocating · 340
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg