# N48259: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: June 14, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=48259
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48259

## Aircraft that carried N48259

- [Cancelled 2017-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48259-2017-06-14): Cessna 152, S/N 15283314, built 1979. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Williams Patrick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20PATRICK%20D), [Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vista)
- [Cancelled 1971-07-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48259-1971-07-21): Fairchild M-62A, S/N T42-3737. Owner: [Charles J Fees](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHARLES%20J%20FEES), [Ansheim, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ansheim)

## NTSB investigations on N48259 (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR09LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA205), Apr 20, 2009: Cessna 152 (N48259), Carlsbad, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
- [NTSB NYC90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA086), Apr 18, 1990: Cessna 152 (N48259), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT PILOT BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY A STUDENT PILOT.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N48259 (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20090420009679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090420009679A), Apr 20, 2009: Cessna 152 (N48259), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot had been doing pattern work (touch and go landings) for over an hour. On last takeoff initial climb and crosswind leg were uneventful. Aircraft was…
- [Incident 20081002849909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002849909I), Oct 2, 2008: Cessna 152 (N48259), Pauma Valley, CA, No damage. (-23) N48259 a Cessna 152 declared an emergency landing into Pauma Valley airport after engine failure while at cruise altitude. Aircraft landed safely with no…
- [Accident 19900418020019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900418020019A), Apr 18, 1990: Cessna 152 (N48259), Beaver Falls, PA, Substantial damage. Student panicked as stall horn sounded on level off. Pushed nose down sharply. CFI unable recover. Broke nose gear.
- [Incident 19880729039699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880729039699I), Jul 29, 1988: Cessna 152 (N48259), Beaver Falls, PA, Minor damage. Student made a hard landing. Broke nose gear and the prop struck runway. Minor damage to wing tip and skin.

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