Casualties unknown

Collision at Runway Intersection During Training Flight (N20374)

Strongsville, OH, US

On August 25, 1982, a Cessna 172M (registration N20374) operated by Josept Lipovits was involved in an aviation accident near Strongsville, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A training aircraft and a Mooney M20F collided at the intersection of runways 27 and 36 at an uncontrolled airport during landing rolls.

Accident Overview

A training aircraft and a Mooney M20F (N3438N) collided at an uncontrolled airport while conducting landing operations. The accident occurred at the intersection of runways 27 and 36 during the landing rolls of both aircraft.

Sequence of Events

The training aircraft, with a student and instructor on board, was on a local training flight from the uncontrolled airport. Winds were from 320 degrees at 11 knots. After returning, they entered a normal traffic pattern to land on runway 27. The instructor reported that a radio call was made on the UNICOM frequency to announce their position on downwind. Around the same time, the Mooney M20F entered a straight-in approach to runway 36. During their landing rolls, the two aircraft collided at the intersection of runways 27 and 36.

Aircraft Involved

The source identifies one aircraft as a Mooney M20F, registration N3438N. The other aircraft involved in the collision was a training aircraft with a student and instructor. No further details about the training aircraft were provided.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 1982 Cessna 172M accident near Strongsville, OH?

A training aircraft and a Mooney M20F collided at the intersection of runways 27 and 36 at an uncontrolled airport during landing rolls.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 1982 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N20374, operated by Josept Lipovits, at Strongsville, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03016. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.