N2124APIPER PA-22-135 1989-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-566

Summary

On May 30, 1989, a Piper PA-22-135 (N2124A) was involved in an accident near Medina, OH. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF AIRPORT MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH A DISPLACED THRESHOLD WHICH WOULD PROVIDE ADEQUATE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE POWER LINES, THE UTILITY POLE AND THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2124A.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA153
Location
MEDINA, OH
Event ID
20001213X28247
Coordinates
41.129558, -81.860824
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF AIRPORT MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH A DISPLACED THRESHOLD WHICH WOULD PROVIDE ADEQUATE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE POWER LINES, THE UTILITY POLE AND THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-566
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARTLEY DAVID L
Address
909 REVERE CIRCLE
Status
Deregistered
City
MEDINA
State / Zip Code
OH 44256
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL89LA153