Casualties unknown

Aircraft N4929V Collides with Equipment While Landing on Closed Runway at Night

Dayton, OH, US

On July 2, 1983, a Cessna 172RG (registration N4929V) was involved in an aviation accident near Dayton, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot of N4929V contacted Dayton Approach about landing at Dayton General but received no information that the field was closed. Another aircraft, without identifying, learned the field was closed. ATC mistaken the transmission, leading to no response from N4929V.

Incident Overview

On a night operation, aircraft N4929V collided with equipment while landing on a closed runway. The pilot had contacted Dayton Approach regarding a landing at Dayton General but did not receive information that the airfield was closed.

Communication Details

Around the same time, another aircraft called air traffic control without identifying itself. This aircraft obtained the information that Dayton General was closed and informed ATC that it was proceeding to Middletown. ATC, under the impression that the transmission was from N4929V, attempted to verify the call with N4929V but received no response from the aircraft.

Outcome

The collision with equipment occurred as a result of the landing on the closed runway. No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or any injuries.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1983 Cessna 172RG accident near Dayton, OH?

The pilot of N4929V contacted Dayton Approach about landing at Dayton General but received no information that the field was closed. Another aircraft, without identifying, learned the field was closed. ATC mistaken the transmission, leading to no response from N4929V.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1983 involved a Cessna 172RG, registration N4929V, at Dayton, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43651. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.