# NTSB MKC89LA112: Cessna 152, N24984, Warrensburg, MO, May 18, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 18, 1989, 13:35 local (18:35 UTC)
- Place: Warrensburg, MO
- Coordinates: 38.750633, -93.720748 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.7506&lon=-93.7207&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 22, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34791
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC89LA112
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34791/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA112

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE CFI TO VISUALLY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM POWER LINES, WHICH THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - emergency procedure - simulated
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)
  - object - wire,static (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE TEACHING A STUDENT PILOT EMERGENCY LANDING PROCEDURES, THE CFI EXECUTED A GO-AROUND NEAR THE TERRAIN. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES SUSTAINING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE, BUT WAS ABLE TO SAY ALOFT AND CONTINUE BACK TO THE HOME AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE WINDSHIELD, BOTH LANDING GEAR FAIRINGS, THE RIGHT AILERON, AND THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL STABILIZERS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N24984](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N24984-2013-12-12), registration cancelled 2013-12-12, S/N 15280493, built 1977 (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: 15280493
- Airframe hours: 4863
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Registered owner: Central Missouri State Univ.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, April 26, 1989, 43 hours before
- Departed: 9K4, WARRENSBURG, MO
- Airport: 9K4, Sky Haven

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 1,200 total, 650 in this make and model, 1,135 as pilot in command, 250 in the last 90 days, 100 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft overcast
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19890518012879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890518012879A), May 18, 1989: Cessna 152, Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. Struck wires but remained airborne during a go around from a simulated forced 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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