# N48259: 1979 Cessna 152, registration cancelled 2017-06-14

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 14, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS E-223](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-223) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 15283314
- Year built: 1979
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: March 5, 1979
- Certificate issued: July 15, 2008
- Last registry action: July 15, 2008
- Mode S code: A5F330
- Owners when cancelled: [Williams Patrick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20PATRICK%20D), [Williams Primitiva L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20PRIMITIVA%20L)
- Location: [Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vista)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 33.1645° N, 117.2405° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92081, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48259
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=48259
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48259-2017-06-14

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 152: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152.md

## NTSB investigations (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 (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.

## Other aircraft with N48259

- [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)

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