N48418CESSNA 152 1990-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15283337

Summary

On July 02, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N48418) was involved in an incident near Fullerton, CA. 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: THE WARPED CONDITION OF THE ENGINE VALVES AND VALVE SEATS DUE TO EXCESSIVE AND REPEATED THERMAL SHOCK CYCLES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48418.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 2, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA241
Location
FULLERTON, CA
Event ID
20001212X23733
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE WARPED CONDITION OF THE ENGINE VALVES AND VALVE SEATS DUE TO EXCESSIVE AND REPEATED THERMAL SHOCK CYCLES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15283337
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVIATION FACILITIES INC
Address
4119 W COMMONWEALTH
Status
Deregistered
City
FULLERTON
State / Zip Code
CA 92633
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# LAX90LA241