N4978PCESSNA 152 1992-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15284870

Summary

On April 19, 1992, a Cessna 152 (N4978P) was involved in an accident near Monroe, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING CLIMBOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR WAS REPORTED DOWNDRAFTS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4978P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 19, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA082
Location
MONROE, NC
Event ID
20001211X14377
Coordinates
35.070255, -80.519927
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING CLIMBOUT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. A FACTOR WAS REPORTED DOWNDRAFTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284870
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA082