# NTSB LAX88LA223: Cessna 152, N49792, Scottsdale, AZ, June 14, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 13, 1988, 18:00 local (Jun 14, 1988, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Scottsdale, AZ
- Coordinates: 33.610019, -111.890937 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.6100&lon=-111.8909&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 10, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 26034
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX88LA223
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/26034/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA223

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE FLYING THE THIRD SUPERVISED SOLO, DURING THE FIRST LANDING, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST INVERTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N49792](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49792), registered now, S/N 15283517 (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: 15283517
- Airframe hours: 1580
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Scottsdale Aero Mech Club
- Registered owner: Deer Valley Aviation Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, May 27, 1988, 36 hours before
- Airport: SDL, Scottsdale, runway 21, 8,215 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 26; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 36 total, 36 in this make and model, 1 as pilot in command, 36 in the last 90 days, 13 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 130° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 45 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 95 °F, dew point 28 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: SDL

## 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 19880613021459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880613021459A), Jun 13, 1988: Cessna 152, Scottsdale, AZ, Substantial damage. Student pilot on third solo landing lost directional control, veered off runway and aircraft flipped over.

## Other investigations on N49792 (1)

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 WPR26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA033), Oct 27, 2025: Cessna 152 (N49792), Richfield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.

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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