N4628QCESSNA 152 1991-12-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15285043

Summary

On December 08, 1991, a Cessna 152 (N4628Q) was involved in an accident near Las Cruces, NM. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE WHICH LED TO A SITUATION WHERE IT COULD NOT CLIMB ABOVE THE RISING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHICH EXISTED IN THE MOUNTAINS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4628Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 8, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA039
Location
LAS CRUCES, NM
Event ID
20001212X18599
Coordinates
32.220020, -106.989624
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE WHICH LED TO A SITUATION WHERE IT COULD NOT CLIMB ABOVE THE RISING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHICH EXISTED IN THE MOUNTAINS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285043
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTH AMERICAN INST OF AVN OF SC
Address
PO BOX 668
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS CRUCES
State / Zip Code
NM 88004
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# FTW92LA039