On May 20, 1984, a Cessna 337 (registration N213DL) operated by Ronald C. Scott was involved in an aviation accident near Coatsville, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft bounced after touchdown on a 4,600-ft runway, dropped its right wing, veered right, impacted terrain, and slid into two parked aircraft. A Beech Baron was damaged and a Piper PA-44 was destroyed in the collision and post-crash fire.
Accident Sequence
After touching down approximately 2,000 feet down the 4,600-foot-long by 100-foot-wide runway, the aircraft bounced back into the air. Witnesses observed the right wing drop, causing the aircraft to veer to the right toward a line of parked aircraft. About 900 feet from the initial touchdown point, the aircraft impacted the ground right wing first in the terrain between the runway and a parallel taxiway.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft then slid into two parked aircraft. A Beech Baron was damaged by the collision. A Piper PA-44 was destroyed by the collision and the subsequent post-crash fire.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 May 1984 Cessna 337 accident near Coatsville, PA?
An aircraft bounced after touchdown on a 4,600-ft runway, dropped its right wing, veered right, impacted terrain, and slid into two parked aircraft. A Beech Baron was damaged and a Piper PA-44 was destroyed in the collision and post-crash fire.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 May 1984 involved a Cessna 337, registration N213DL, operated by Ronald C. Scott, at Coatsville, PA.
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