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April 12, 1988 · Cessna 152 · N5518H
Temecula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Temecula, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5518H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA158
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE AND REMEMBERED HEARING THE STALL HORN. THE AIRCRAFT CLEARED A BUILDING BY 10 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKING LOT STRIKING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE AND REMEMBERED HEARING THE STALL HORN. THE AIRCRAFT CLEARED A BUILDING BY 10 FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKING LOT STRIKING A PARKED VEHICLE. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRancho California (1nm)
Runway12
Runway Length3023 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5518H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC