Casualties unknown

Aircraft Departs Runway, Strikes Fence and Horse (N19683)

Painesville, OH, US

On May 27, 1984, a Cessna 172L (registration N19683) was involved in an aviation accident near Painesville, OH. 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

After landing, the aircraft was pushed to the right of the runway by wind, crossed a grassy area, went through a fence and killed a horse.

What happened

The aircraft departed the dry asphalt runway after landing. It crossed a grassy area and went through a fence, resulting in the death of a horse. The pilot stated that after landing the airplane 'got pushed to rt of rwy.' Local winds were reported from 040 degrees at 10 kts. The pilot had just recently purchased the acft in which he had about 11 hours total time of which about 2 hours were dual.

The investigation

The investigation found that the aircraft left the dry asphalt runway, crossed a grassy area, and went through a fence. The pilot stated that after landing the airplane 'got pushed to rt of rwy.' Local winds were reported from 040 degrees at 10 kts. The pilot had just recently purchased the acft in which he had about 11 hours total time of which about 2 hours were dual.

Findings

The findings indicate that the aircraft left the dry asphalt runway, crossed a grassy area, and went through a fence. The pilot stated that after landing the airplane 'got pushed to rt of rwy.' Local winds were reported from 040 degrees at 10 kts. The pilot had just recently purchased the acft in which he had about 11 hours total time of which about 2 hours were dual.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 May 1984 Cessna 172L accident near Painesville, OH?

After landing, the aircraft was pushed to the right of the runway by wind, crossed a grassy area, went through a fence and killed a horse.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 May 1984 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N19683, at Painesville, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X39527. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.