Casualties unknown

N3124P Crashes Short of Runway During ILS Approach in Toledo

Toledo, OH, US

On March 13, 1986, a Piper PA-23 (registration N3124P) operated by Jack Zody was involved in an aviation accident near Toledo, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft N3124P crashed while attempting an ILS approach to Runway 07 at Express Airport in Toledo, Ohio, coming to rest in a wooded area about one mile short of the runway.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, aircraft N3124P crashed while attempting an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 07 at Express Airport in Toledo, Ohio. The pilot had earlier attempted an approach at Metcalf Airport but missed due to weather conditions. The aircraft impacted terrain about one mile short of the airport, coming to rest in a wooded area.

Investigation Findings

Examination of the wreckage revealed that the aircraft had struck trees approximately 1,200 feet southwest of the accident site. Investigators found no evidence of any system malfunction or failure in the aircraft. Furthermore, inspection of the ILS equipment showed no indication of malfunction. The decision height for the approach is 883 feet above mean sea level. The investigation was unable to determine why the pilot descended below this decision height.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32967. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.