# NTSB CHI88LA060: Cessna 152, N5450Q, Columbia, IL, February 6, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 6, 1988, 11:25 local (17:25 UTC)
- Place: Columbia, IL
- Coordinates: 38.450809, -90.219154 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.4508&lon=-90.2192&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 25, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14043
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI88LA060
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14043/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA060

## Probable cause

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S MISJUDGED FLARE AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - emergency procedure - simulated, pilot in command(cfi) (contributing factor)
  - inattentive, pilot in command(cfi) (contributing factor)
  - go-around - delayed, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - precautionary landing - simulated, pilot in command(cfi) (contributing factor)

## Analysis

AIRPLANE DESCENDED BELOW THE TREE LINE AND STRUCK A WIRE WHILE DOING A POWER RECOVERY FROM A PRACTICE FORCED LANDING DEMONSTRATION DURING INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABLE TO REMAIN AIRBORNE AND WAS FLOWN BACK TO THE AIRPORT OF ORIGIN WHERE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION. CFII, WHO WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE, STATED HE DID NOT SEE THE WIRES UNTIL JUST BEFORE IMPACT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5450Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5450Q), registered now, S/N 15285112, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15285112
- Airframe hours: 3391
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 108 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Parks College St. Louis Univ.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: CPS, ST LOUIS, IL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 707 total, 479 in this make and model, 605 as pilot in command, 113 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 12 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19880206003229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880206003229A), Feb 6, 1988: Cessna 152, Columbia, IL, Substantial damage. Struck wires on go around from a practice forced landing approach. Remained airborne. Flew back to base.

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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