N95005CESSNA 1522025-10-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152S/N: 15285835

Summary

On October 23, 2025, a Cessna 152 (N95005) was involved in an accident near St. Augustine, FL. 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 student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95005.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA023
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Event ID
20251027201924
Coordinates
29.978317, -81.350533
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285835
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
152

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC
Address
MAILBOXES ETC #1710
2207 CONCORD PIKE
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19803
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# ERA26LA023