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Cessna collides with parked aircraft after runway excursion at dusk (N2228L)

Strongville, OH, US

On June 15, 1982, a Beech C23 (registration N2228L) operated by Thomas J. Donovan was involved in an aviation accident near Strongville, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-23Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot landed long in calm conditions and attempted to ground loop to avoid the runway end, resulting in a collision with a parked Cessna 152.

What happened

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.

Findings

The pilot's attempt to stop the aircraft resulted in a collision with another aircraft. The minor damage to the parked Cessna 152 suggests that the impact was not severe, but it did result in damage to the parked aircraft.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jun 1982 Beech C23 accident near Strongville, OH?

A pilot landed long in calm conditions and attempted to ground loop to avoid the runway end, resulting in a collision with a parked Cessna 152.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 1982 involved a Beech C23, registration N2228L, operated by Thomas J. Donovan, at Strongville, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02952. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.