N4948HCESSNA 152 1989-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15284041

Summary

On March 12, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N4948H) was involved in an incident near Olive Branch, MS. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE CROSSWIND AND DITCH WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4948H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 12, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA106
Location
OLIVE BRANCH, MS
Event ID
20001213X27948
Coordinates
34.950080, -89.820686
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE CROSSWIND AND DITCH WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284041
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALEN SERGIO R
Address
8878 NW 187TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HIALEAH
State / Zip Code
FL 33018-6281
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# MIA89LA106