N152DM

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15279847

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 15, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA280
Location
CASTAIC, CA
Event ID
20001213X29140
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT, FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE PRIOR TO INITIATING THE MANEUVER, AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO TAKE TIMELY AND PROPER AND PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ONCE THE SITUATION WAS FULLY DEVELOPED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15279847
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
152

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOLLADAY AVIATION LLC
Address
976 CHARLES LINDBERGH DR STE 3G
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32225-8410
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# LAX89FA280