N49925CESSNA 152 1989-03-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15211398

Summary

On March 20, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N49925) was involved in an accident near San Jose, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT,TREES, AND THE BUILDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N49925.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 20, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA128
Location
SAN JOSE, CA
Event ID
20001213X27921
Coordinates
37.790134, -122.389579
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT,TREES, AND THE BUILDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15211398
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
1240 ST CHARLES ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ALAMEDA
State / Zip Code
CA 94501
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# LAX89LA128