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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · March 26, 2026

Date: March 26, 2026 · 11:34 local
Place: Van Nuys, CA
Airport: Van Nuys
Phase of flight: Taxi
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N24932
NTSB investigation: NTSBWPR26LA144
Reported as: Cessna 152
Reported engine: Lycoming 0-235 series
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 0
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot

N24932Registered now · Cessna 152S/N 15280456 · Built 1977 Airframe modelCessna 152 Engine modelLycoming 0-235 series4 cycle

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What happened

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Aircraft was taxing to the Van Nuys run up area. PIC attempted to circumvent aircraft on the right-hand side. Aircraft's outboard leading edge on the left-hand wing struck the blast fence. Aircraft was stopped in place with PIC applied brakes.

As the FAA filed it

AIRCRAFT WAS TAXING TO THE VAN NUYS RUN UP AREA. PIC ATTEMPTED TO CIRCUMVENT AIRCRAFT ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. AIRCRAFT'S OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE ON THE LEFT-HAND WING STRUCK THE BLAST FENCE. AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED IN PLACE WITH PIC APPLIED BRAKES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB WPR26LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLos Angeles, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.Mar 26, 2026 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N24932 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19891026043129IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Angwin, CAEngine lost power. Used carburetor heat. Regained power only temporarily. Landed short of runway.Oct 26, 1989 · Minor damage Accident 19851103075222ALevel Off Touchdown · Angwin, CADid not see other aircraft until flare for landing. Propeller of 21491 struck empenage. Used radio in pattern.Nov 3, 1985 · Substantial damage