# NTSB ATL86LA224: Piper PA-23-250, N50HZ, Wadsworth, OH, August 24, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 24, 1986, 10:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Wadsworth, OH
- Coordinates: 41.020095, -81.730941 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.0201&lon=-81.7309&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7167
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL86LA224
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7167/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA224

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, landing - roll
  - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ditch (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON RWY 02, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE REPORTED WINDS WERE 290 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE. THE ACFT BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N50HZ](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N50HZ-1992-07-17), registration cancelled 1992-07-17, S/N 277554053 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (registry code 7102308) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 277554053
- Airframe hours: 2450
- Engines: LYCOMING TIO-540-C1A 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Air Charter Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 26, 1986, 15 hours before
- Departed: TOLEDO, OH
- Airport: 263, Municipal, runway 2, 3,225 × 75 ft, concrete

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 57; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 3,967 total, 2,633 in this make and model, 32 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CLE

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860824041969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860824041969A), Aug 24, 1986: Piper PA23250, Wadsworth, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot misapplied brakes during rollout. Veered off the side of the runway and struck a ditch. No brake malfunctions.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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