Cessna 172N accident near Xenia, Ohio, August 1, 1988
On August 1, 1988 at about 9:10 pm local time, a Cessna 172N, registered N2282E, was substantially damaged in an accident near Xenia, Ohio (Green County airport). It was an aerial observation flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 1, 1988 · about 9:10 pm local time
- Place
- Xenia, Ohio · Green County
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172N · all 172Ns on the register
- Registration
- N2282E · no longer on the register · serial 17271218
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial observation flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 3,124 hours in all; 2,500 in this make and model; 300 in the last 90 days; 100 in the last 30 days; 2,897 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: approved inspection programme; 24 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,300 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-H2AD (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 5G7 Bluffton OH at 6:50 pm
- Destination: I19 Xenia OH
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 25, 3,972 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 210° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 4,000 ft
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 8:50 pm from DAY, 16 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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