# NTSB CHI82FA127: Cessna 411, N3228R, Middlefield, OH, April 18, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: April 18, 1982, 17:59 local (22:59 UTC)
- Place: Middlefield, OH
- Coordinates: 41.570903, -81.200668 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5709&lon=-81.2007&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 5 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 18, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71686
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI82FA127
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71686/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA127

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - emergency procedure - simulated, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
  - planned approach - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - airspeed(vmc) - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final

## Analysis

THE PURPOSE OF THE FLT WAS TO PREPARE FOR A FAA PART 135 AIR TAXI CHECK RIDE WHICH WAS SCHEDULED LATER THAT WEEK. THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED DURING THE APPROACH WITH ONE ENG SHUT DOWN. DURING THE TURN TO FINAL THE ACFT CRASHED 1/2 MI FROM RWY 28.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3228R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3228R-2013-02-25), registration cancelled 2013-02-25, S/N 411-0228, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 411
- Registry model: [Cessna 411](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-411) (registry code 2075902) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 411-0228
- Airframe hours: 2126
- Engines: CONTINENTAL GTSIO-520-L 340 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Chester Air Corp
- Registered owner: Midford Aviation
- Departed: 7G8, MIDDLEFIELD, OH
- Destination: 7G8, MIDDLEFIELD, OH
- Airport: 7G8, Geauga Country

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; flight instructor, commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 6,000 total, 5,800 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 35 statute miles
- Temperature: 156 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

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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