N46076Cessna (Textron Aviation) 152 1992-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 152 S/N: 15282996

Summary

On September 20, 1992, a Cessna 152 (N46076) was involved in an accident near Gloucester, VA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM AN INTENTIONAL STALL, WHICH RESLUTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. PILOT INEXPERIENCE IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46076.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 20, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FA153
Location
GLOUCESTER, VA
Event ID
20001211X15609
Coordinates
37.430999, -76.539054
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM AN INTENTIONAL STALL, WHICH RESLUTED IN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. PILOT INEXPERIENCE IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
15282996
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
US AIR FORCE OWNER
Address
PO BOX 686
Status
Deregistered
City
HAMTON
State / Zip Code
VA 23665
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# BFO92FA153