# NTSB ATL87FA142: Cessna T337G, N436, Oxford, OH, May 18, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: May 18, 1987, 18:55 local (22:55 UTC)
- Place: Oxford, OH
- Coordinates: 39.50072, -84.739807 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.5007&lon=-84.7398&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 4 fatal
- Status: Completed, report August 31, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7296
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL87FA142
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7296/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA142

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight encounter with weather, cruise - normal
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - rain (contributing factor)
  - flight into known adverse weather - attempted, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command
  - spatial disorientation, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, cruise - normal
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS ADVISED AGAINST ATTEMPTING A VISUAL FLIGHT WITH RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ALONG THE INTENDED ROUTE OF FLIGHT. APPROACH CONTROL INSTRUCTED HIM TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONDITIONS AND NOT TO ENTER THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER REPORTING ENTERING THE CLOUDS. THE PILOT WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO OPERATE AS PILOT IN COMMAND OF THE C-337. WITNESSES NEAR ACCD SITE INDICATED THE ACFT CAME OUT OF CLOUDS 800 FT ABOVE THE GROUND IN A DESCENDING RIGHT TURN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N436](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N436-2012-11-21), registration cancelled 2012-11-21, S/N P3370262, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA T337G
- Registry model: [Cessna T337G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t337g) (registry code 2075726) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-360-series) (registry code 17019, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: P3370262
- Airframe hours: 1807
- Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-360 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Daniel Flyin Angels
- Registered owner: Daniels Flying Angels, Inc
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, September 11, 1986
- Departed: MWO, MIDDLETOWN, OH
- Destination: CHARLESTON, WV
- Airport: OXD, Miami University

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; toxicology performed; flight hours: 323 total, 16 in this make and model, 35 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 800 ft overcast
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: CVG, 35 nm away

## 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 19870518013949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870518013949A), May 18, 1987: Cessna 337, Oxford, OH, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Lost control after entering clouds. Aircraft observed spinning out of clouds. Not rated in type. Not current for IFR

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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