N48860CESSNA 152 1993-03-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15281008

Summary

On March 08, 1993, a Cessna 152 (N48860) was involved in an accident near Apple Valley, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE NEAR THE GROUND. THE INTENTIONAL BUZZING, OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY, AND POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION WERE FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93FA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48860.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 8, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93FA144
Location
APPLE VALLEY, CA
Event ID
20001211X11995
Coordinates
34.569740, -117.149681
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE AIRPLANE NEAR THE GROUND. THE INTENTIONAL BUZZING, OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY, AND POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION WERE FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15281008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MIDFIELD AVIATION
Address
21723 CERRITOS LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 92307
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# LAX93FA144