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August 2, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N5298B
Fremont, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fremont, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5298B
Operator
Harmata Julie
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA258
AFTER TAKING OFF FROM AN AIRPORT DURING THE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT, THE PILOT RETURNED DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A RUNWAY THAT DID NOT HAVE RUNWAY LIGHTS INSTALLED. HE LANDED IN A DITCH THAT PARALLELED THE RUNWAY, WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISON TO LAND ON AN UNLIGHTED RUNWAY DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS. DARKNESS AND THE LACK OF RUNWAY LIGHTS WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Full Narrative
AFTER TAKING OFF FROM AN AIRPORT DURING THE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT, THE PILOT RETURNED DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A RUNWAY THAT DID NOT HAVE RUNWAY LIGHTS INSTALLED. HE LANDED IN A DITCH THAT PARALLELED THE RUNWAY, WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 PDT
Nearest AirportFREMONT (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2310 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5298B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarmata Julie
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind330°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time04:45
Weather SourceWFAC