N66988CESSNA 152 1989-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 152 S/N: 152-81707

Summary

On April 07, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N66988) was involved in an accident near Bunker Hill, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PREFLIGHT BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66988.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 7, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA070
Location
BUNKER HILL, IL
Event ID
20001213X28061
Coordinates
39.039791, -89.950141
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PREFLIGHT BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
152-81707
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LENCOR INC
Address
234 HERWORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESTERFIELD
State / Zip Code
MO 63017
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# CHI89LA070