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June 15, 1982 · Beech C23 · N2228L
Strongville, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Strongville, OH
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N2228L
Operator
Thomas J Donovan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA210
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD LANDED LONG IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS AT DUSK. HE STATED THAT HE COULD NOT STOP, AND TO AVOID GOING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, HE TRIED TO GROUND LOOP TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RUN-UP AREA AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH PARKED CESSNA 152, N64853. THE CESSNA RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD LANDED LONG IN CALM WIND CONDITIONS AT DUSK. HE STATED THAT HE COULD NOT STOP, AND TO AVOID GOING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, HE TRIED TO GROUND LOOP TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A RUN-UP AREA AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH PARKED CESSNA 152, N64853. THE CESSNA RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 EDT
Nearest AirportStrongsville (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2865 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN2228L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas J Donovan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg