Beech 77 accident near Celina, Ohio, July 12, 1995
On July 12, 1995 at about 3:30 pm local time, a Beech 77, registered N67212, was substantially damaged in an accident near Celina, Ohio (Lakefield). It was an instructional 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
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 12, 1995 · about 3:30 pm local time
- Place
- Celina, Ohio · Lakefield · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 77 · all 77s on the register
- Registration
- N67212 · no longer on the register · serial WA-85
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON THE SECOND LEG OF HIS SECOND SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT. HE REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING, HE 'FELT' THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TOUCH DOWN ON THE RUNWAY, AND HE LET THE NOSE GEAR DOWN. THE LEFT WING AND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR THEN CAME UP. HE APPLIED FULL THROTTLE AND 'STARTED TO PULL UP.' THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, VEERED TO THE LEFT, AND STRUCK A MOUND OF DIRT, THEN IT CONTINUED INTO A CORNFIELD AND NOSED OVER.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 21 hours in all; 21 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 1,675 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-L2C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MZZ Marion IN at 1:30 pm
- Destination: CQA OH
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 26, 3,794 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 170° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 3:50 pm from DAY, 60 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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