# NTSB CHI77FEK14: Beech A23-24, N2394W, Findley, OH, March 19, 1977

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: March 19, 1977
- Place: Findley, OH · FINDLEY, OH
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 17, 1977
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 157479
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI77FEK14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEK14

## NTSB brief (aircraft 2)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0814  77/3/19    FINDLEY,OH          AMERICAN AA-1A      CR-  0  0  2  INSTRUCTIONAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1430                    N6397L              PX-  0  0  0  DUAL                      AGE 55, 1135 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  1                            900 IN TYPE, NOT
                                                                                                   INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - FINDLAY
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          TOLEDO,OH                   TOLEDO,OH
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: ONE AIRBORNE                    LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
           DUAL STUDENT - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT
        REMARKS- WITNESSES STATED ACFT MADE NON-STD RT TURN TO FINAL APPROACH.
```

## NTSB brief (aircraft 1)

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0814  77/3/19    FINDLEY,OH          BEECH A23-24        CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 45, 820
        TIME - 1430                    N2394W              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 744 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  2                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - FINDLAY
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          FINDLEY,OH                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT: ONE AIRBORNE                    LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PERSONNEL - MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL: PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
```

## Aircraft 1

- Registration: [N2394W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2394W-2017-02-22), registration cancelled 2017-02-22, S/N MA-8, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH A23-24
- Registry model: [Beech A23-24](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23-24) (registry code 1151226) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Findlay

## Aircraft 2

- Registration: N6397L (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: AMERICAN AA-1A
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Findlay

## FAA reports on this event (2)

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

- [Accident 19770319010192A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770319010192A), Mar 19, 1977: Beech A2324, Findley, OH, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770319010191A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770319010191A), Mar 19, 1977: Grumav AA1A, Findley, OH, Substantial damage. Witnesses stated acft made non-std rt turn to final approach.

## Other investigations on N2394W (2)

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.

- [NTSB ATL04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA020), Oct 18, 2003: Beech A23-24 (N2394W), Beaufort, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in an overrun and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA75FKJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKJ49), Mar 24, 1975: Beech A23-24 (N2394W), Birmingham, AL, substantial damage

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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