N6449MCESSNA 152 1989-11-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15284733

Summary

On November 07, 1989, a Cessna 152 (N6449M) was involved in an accident near Toledo, IA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTATED AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING AT THE WRONG AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION, AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6449M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 7, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90LA022
Location
TOLEDO, IA
Event ID
20001213X29851
Coordinates
41.989612, -92.579971
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT BECAME LOST/DISORIENTATED AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING AT THE WRONG AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION, AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284733
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TUMBLEWEED LEASING CO INC
Address
619 N 2360 W
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116-2957
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# MKC90LA022