Casualties unknown

1990-05-28: Beech A-23-19 (N333AS) — Stow, OH

Stow, OH, US

On May 28, 1990, a Beech A-23-19 (registration N333AS) was involved in an aviation accident near Stow, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LANDING AT THE WRONG AIRPORT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a night landing attempt, an airplane veered off the runway and collapsed its nose landing gear. The pilot mistakenly landed on Runway 19 at a different airport after intending to land on Runway 25.

Introduction

During a night landing attempt, an airplane veered off the runway and collapsed its nose landing gear. The pilot had intended to land on Runway 25 at his destination airport but instead landed on Runway 19 at a different airport.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot's statement, he reported his destination airport in sight to approach control. He then switched to the common traffic advisory frequency for that airport and made a broadcast in the blind, reporting a midfield crossing and a traffic pattern entry for Runway 25. He stated that he flew a normal traffic pattern.

Accident Sequence

On final approach, the pilot saw the numbers "19" painted on the runway. He continued to touchdown and subsequently veered off the right side of the runway. The airplane had landed on Runway 19 at another airport. The nose landing gear collapsed during the event.

Outcome

The accident resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane veering off the runway. No other details were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23110. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.