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September 2, 2024 · Cessna 152 · N66948
Amboy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Amboy, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1978)
Tail Number
N66948
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA293
The pilot reported to the law enforcement officer that the during takeoff from a road, shortly after it became airborne, the right wing struck a street sign. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft fuselage. Despite multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported to the law enforcement officer that the during takeoff from a road, shortly after it became airborne, the right wing struck a street sign. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft fuselage. Despite multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportAmboy Airfield (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN66948
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 33 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC