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August 6, 1989 · Cessna 152 · N95099
Mollala, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mollala, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N95099
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA147
DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE WAS FLOWN INTO A VALLEY THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ACCESSIBLE. WHILE IN THE VALLEY, THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN WHICH IT SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT AND DID NOT ADEQUATELY PLAN FOR THE FLIGHT. THE PILOT WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS. AS A RESULT, THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR THE CONDITIONS TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE WAS FLOWN INTO A VALLEY THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE ACCESSIBLE. WHILE IN THE VALLEY, THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN WHICH IT SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN95099
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO