• On December 29, 1937, a plane crashed 1/2 mile from the airport while flying low in fog. • On August 19, 1984, a
Piper PA-28 Cherokee crashed while executing a go-around at the Put in Bay Airport. The pilot attempted the go-around because he saw another aircraft still on the runway. Witnesses reported the aircraft made a sharp right turn during the go around with the wings 90 degrees to the horizon. The aircraft subsequently impacted the water. • On January 20, 2003, a
Cessna 207A Skywagon was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power during departure from Put in Bay Airport. The pilot stated that the engine start, taxi, run-up, and takeoff were uneventful. However, shortly after departing runway 03, about 300 feet above the ground, the engine lost all power. After the power loss, the pilot activated the electric fuel pump and moved the fuel selector several times. He then heard the
stall warning horn and performed a forced landing into trees. The pilot further stated that both fuel gauges indicated "1/4" full and that he probably departed with the fuel selector positioned to the right tank but could not be certain. The pilot also noted that after the power loss, with the electric fuel pump operating, the fuel flow gauge did not indicate any flow. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. • On July 10, 2004, a
Griffing Flying Service aircraft experienced a bird strike after departing Put in Bay for Middle Bass Island. The pilot was bloodied in the incident and received medical attention upon landing at Middle Bass. • On April 21, 2014, a
Piper PA-28 Cherokee collided with a goose while landing at Put in Bay Airport. The aircraft landed uneventfully. • On June 15, 2014, a
Cessna 182 Skylane was damaged while landing at the Put in Bay Airport. The pilot reported that his first
traffic pattern downwind leg was too close to the runway, so he departed the pattern and re-entered for a more stable approach. On the second landing, the airplane flared too high, landed hard and bounced twice before the pilot executed a
go-around. The pilot then conducted a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and damage to the propeller tips. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. ==See also==