# NTSB MIA83LA099: Cessna 152, N5547P, Lantana, FL, March 23, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 23, 1983, 10:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Lantana, FL
- Coordinates: 26.579948, -80.069534 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.5799&lon=-80.0695&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 30860
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA83LA099
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30860/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA099

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - equipment,other - improper use of, other person (cause)
  - information insufficient, other person (contributing factor)
  - inadequate surveillance,inadequate procedure, other govt organization (contributing factor)

## Analysis

A STUDENT PILOT ON A SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 152 COLLIDED WITH A REMOTE CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE DURING CLIMB OUT THROUGH 400 FEET. THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED BUT THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MODEL AIRPLANE WAS BEING OPERATED FROM AN ADJACENT PARK, BY THE APPROVAL OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY PARKS DEPT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5547P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5547P-2003-09-09), registration cancelled 2003-09-09, S/N 15284974, 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: 15284974
- Airframe hours: 876
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Chandelle Aviation South
- Registered owner: Donald L. Millroy
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Airport: LNA, Palm Beach County, runway 33, 3,485 × 150 ft

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 52; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 70 total, 70 in this make and model, 5 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 52 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PBI, 15 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 19830323011679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830323011679A), Mar 23, 1983: Cessna 152, Lantana, FL, Substantial damage. Students aircraft was struck by a remote control model airplane during climbout. Damaged wing. Continued for landing

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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