N48259CESSNA 152 1990-04-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15283314

Summary

On April 18, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N48259) was involved in an incident near New Castle, PA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT PILOT BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY A STUDENT PILOT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48259.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 18, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA086
Location
NEW CASTLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X23011
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT PILOT BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY A STUDENT PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15283314
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILLIAMS PATRICK D
Address
488 HAMBAUGH WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
VISTA
State / Zip Code
CA 92081-6834
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# NYC90LA086