N25776CESSNA 152 1989-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15280778

Summary

On September 13, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N25776) was involved in an accident near Buena Park, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INADEQUATE PERFORMED PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE DUAL STUDENT BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. CONTAMINATED FUEL WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA311. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25776.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 13, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA311
Location
BUENA PARK, CA
Event ID
20001213X29402
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INADEQUATE PERFORMED PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE DUAL STUDENT AND THE INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE DUAL STUDENT BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. CONTAMINATED FUEL WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15280778
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SEVICK INVESTMENT
Address
1221 E SANTA CLARA 12
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA ANA
State / Zip Code
CA 92701
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# LAX89FA311