# NTSB ATL88FA046: Cessna 152, N98BS, Oliver Springs, TN, November 27, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: November 27, 1987, 15:52 local (20:52 UTC)
- Place: Oliver Springs, TN
- Coordinates: 36.029666, -84.320404 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.0297&lon=-84.3204&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report December 27, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7568
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88FA046
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7568/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA046

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
  - object - wire,transmission
  - planned approach - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - altitude - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - base leg/base to final
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PLT HAD DEPTD FROM A SMALL AIRPORT NR KINGSTON, TN MID AFTERNOON AND HAD LANDED AT ANOTHER ABOUT 30 NMI TO THE NE. HE REMAINED ON THE GROUND 30-45 MIN DEPARTING BETWEEN 1530-1545. ACCORDING TO INFO GATHERED, THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO FLY OVER THE OAK RIDGE AIRPORT, 15 NMI W, FROM W TO E, MAKE A LEFT TURN TO A LOW DOWNWIND, AND DURING A LEFT TURN TO FINAL, COLLIDE WITH UNMARKED TRANSMISSION LINES AND CRASH INTO THE TREES ABOUT ONE MILE N OF THE TURF RUNWAY THRESHOLD. THE PLT WAS FLYING FROM THE RT SEAT. THE NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR THE PVT AIRSTRIP IS EXTENDED ACROSS A RIDGE, LEFT TURN TO BASE AND FLY THE FINAL THROUGH A GAP IN THE MOUNTAINS. THE AIRPORT IS SHOWN ON THE ATL VFR CHART AS A PVT FLD NOT FOR PUBLIC USE. THE AOPA AIRPORT DIRECTORY LIST OBSTRUCTIONS AS 'HILLS, MOUNTAINS,POWERLINES.'

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N98BS](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N98BS-1988-04-07), registration cancelled 1988-04-07, S/N 15284731 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15284731
- Airframe hours: 3026
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 118 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: State Aerial Farm Statistics,
- Registered owner: Aviation Enterprises, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, August 17, 1987, 249 hours before
- Departed: 9A2, KNOXVLLE, TN
- Destination: TN08, OAK RIDGE, TN
- Airport: TN0B, Oak Ridge, runway 15, 2,800 × 150 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; toxicology performed; flight hours: 2,500 total, 2,000 in this make and model, 2,090 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: TYS, 20 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19871127069919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871127069919A), Nov 27, 1987: Cessna 152, Oliver Springs, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On unauthorized crosscountry. Made very low pass over airport. Struck powerline. Flipped over and impacted trees.

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.

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