N25197CESSNA 152 1990-02-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15280529

Summary

On February 16, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N25197) was involved in an incident near Boulder, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. PATCHES OF PACKED SNOW ON THE RUNWAY MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE BEGAN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25197.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 16, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA057
Location
BOULDER, CO
Event ID
20001212X22551
Coordinates
40.040687, -105.369972
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. PATCHES OF PACKED SNOW ON THE RUNWAY MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO REGAIN CONTROL AFTER THE INITIAL SWERVE BEGAN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15280529
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1940
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RATHBURN ORMOND A & OLIN WILLIAM F
Address
1232 EIGHTH AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERVLIET
State / Zip Code
NY 12189
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# DEN90LA057