N5331PCESSNA 152 1990-10-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15285901

Summary

On October 20, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N95474) was involved in an incident near Kent, OH. 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: FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN VISUAL SEPARATION IN THE LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN. FACTORS TO THIS MID-AIR COLLISION WERE THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF AIRPLANES IN THE AIRPORT TRAFFIC PATTERN AND RADIO FREQUENCY CONGESTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95474.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 20, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA015
Location
KENT, OH
Event ID
20001212X24533
Coordinates
41.169124, -81.430145
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO MAINTAIN VISUAL SEPARATION IN THE LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN. FACTORS TO THIS MID-AIR COLLISION WERE THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF AIRPLANES IN THE AIRPORT TRAFFIC PATTERN AND RADIO FREQUENCY CONGESTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285901
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
IVY TECHNICAL STATE COLLEGE
Address
501 S AIRPORT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
TERRE HAUTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47803-9705
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# NYC91LA015