N25228

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15280543

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 11, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA169
Location
ELLENSBURG, WA
Event ID
20001213X29498
Coordinates
46.970718, -120.470207
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN CURRENT IN-FLIGHT WIND INFORMATION IN ORDER TO CALCULATE THAT HIS REMAINING FUEL SUPPLY WAS ADEQUATE TO REACH HIS FINAL DESTINATION. CONTRIBUTING WAS HIS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15280543
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
152

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAGUNA VERDE LEASING INC
Address
2711 CENTERVILLE #400
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808
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# SEA89LA169