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July 26, 1992 · Cessna 152 · N25502
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N25502
Operator
Rons Aircraft Svcs of Raleigh
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA154
WHILE TAXIING TO TAKEOFF, THE LT WINGTIP COLLIDED WITH BUSHES ALONG THE LT SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE ACFT YAWED TO THE LT, TRAVELLED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WINGTIP CLEARANCE WITH BUSHES OFF THE SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY WHILE TAXIING TO TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXIING TO TAKEOFF, THE LT WINGTIP COLLIDED WITH BUSHES ALONG THE LT SIDE OF THE TAXIWAY. THE ACFT YAWED TO THE LT, TRAVELLED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 EDT
Nearest AirportTRIPLEW (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN25502
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRons Aircraft Svcs of Raleigh
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC