# NTSB FTW89LA014: Cessna 152, N69008, Winnsboro, TX, November 5, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 5, 1988, 13:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Winnsboro, TX
- Coordinates: 32.950519, -95.28057 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.9505&lon=-95.2806&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report January 4, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 22811
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW89LA014
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/22811/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA014

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - turbulence (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - supervision - inadequate, flight instructor(on ground) (cause)
  - weather evaluation - improper, flight instructor(on ground) (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE STUDENT PLT CHECKED THE WX FOR HIS SOLO X/C AND WAS ADVISED OF STRONG WINDS AND MODERATE TURBULENCE. THE SUPERVISING FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS AWARE OF THE WX REPORT AND ALLOWED THE STUDENT TO DEPART, ALTHOUGH ALL LATER X/C FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO THE FORECAST WINDS AND TURBULENCE. WHILE ON THE SECOND LEG, THE STUDENT ENCOUNTERED WHAT HE CALLED SEVERE TURBULENCE, AND DIVERTED TO THE CLOSEST ARPT FOR LANDING. ACCORDING TO HIS DRAWN ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT, HE APPLIED FULL POWER JUST BEFORE CROSSING THE END OF THE RUNWAY, TOUCHED DOWN, ROLLED FOR A SHORT DISTANCE THEN LIFTED OFF IN A RIGHT CLIMBING TURN. THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED OVER ONE LINE OF TREES BUT IMPACTED A SECOND GROUP OF TREES AND THE TERRAIN. RUNWAY 35 WAS USED, AND A WITNESS SAID THE WINDS WERE FROM 330 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 30 KNOTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N69008](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N69008-1992-08-20), registration cancelled 1992-08-20, S/N 15282428 (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: 15282428
- Airframe hours: 4091
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Southeastern University
- Registered owner: Southeastern University
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 4, 1988, 68 hours before
- Departed: TYR, TYLER, TX
- Destination: PRX, PARIS, TX
- Airport: F51, Municipal, runway 35, 3,220 × 50 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 24; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 53 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 20 knots, gusting 30
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 72 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 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 19881105070139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881105070139A), Nov 5, 1988: Cessna 152, Winnsboro, TX, Destroyed. Student trying to land in strong crosswind. Had trouble landing,began go around. Made downwind turn,crashed in 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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