N4649ACESSNA A152 1990-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA A152 S/N: A2630854

Summary

On September 10, 1990, a Cessna A152 (N4649A) was involved in an accident near Tucson, AZ. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM AN INADVERTENT OR INTENTIONAL SPIN, AND HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPEREINCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA320. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4649A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 10, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA320
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24294
Coordinates
32.150253, -110.929656
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM AN INADVERTENT OR INTENTIONAL SPIN, AND HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPEREINCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
A2630854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GREGORY GEORGE JR
Address
6660 S CRAYCROFT
Status
Deregistered
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85706
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# LAX90FA320