N46326CESSNA 152 1990-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15283031

Summary

On September 21, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N46326) was involved in an accident near Hayward, CA. 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 FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S MAIN LANDING GEAR BOLT/NUT PLATE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION (THREADING) OF THE GEAR BOLT/NUT ASSEMBLY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA328. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46326.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 21, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA328
Location
HAYWARD, CA
Event ID
20001212X24312
Coordinates
37.670551, -122.079559
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S MAIN LANDING GEAR BOLT/NUT PLATE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS RELATED TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION (THREADING) OF THE GEAR BOLT/NUT ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15283031
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DICKINSON TERRY A
Address
PO BOX 521456
Status
Deregistered
City
BIG LAKE
State / Zip Code
AK 99652-1456
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# LAX90LA328