# NTSB WPR26LA144: Cessna 152, N24932, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 2026 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: March 26, 2026, 14:20 local (21:20 UTC) - Place: Los Angeles, CA - Coordinates: 34.217245, -118.49078 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2172&lon=-118.4908&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 17, 2026 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 202718 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR26LA144 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202718/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=202718 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA144 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: surface speed/braking](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained; cases with it: [Cessna 152, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045/cases.md?model=2071835), [All aircraft, 238 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062045/cases.md) - [Attention/monitoring: monitoring environment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021545): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 152, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021545/cases.md?model=2071835), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02021545/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: airport structure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Ability to respond/compensate (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 152, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042/cases.md?model=2071835), [All aircraft, 50 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi-to runway: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 152, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=2071835), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that while taxiing to the run-up area, he noticed that it was more congested than usual. While passing to the left of a muti-engine aircraft, the pilot focused his attention more than usual on right wing clearance and did not adequately monitor the left wingtip. Upon recognizing the inadequate clearance of the left wing tip, the pilot applied both brakes. Subsequently, the left wing struck a jet blast fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N24932](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24932), registered now, S/N 15280456, 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: 15280456 - Year built: 1977 - Airframe hours: 18600.5 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-L2C 115 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, March 18, 2026 - Destination: Same as departure - Airport: VNY, Van Nuys, runway 16R, 8,001 × 150 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Stall warning system, Electronic multifunction display, ADS-B ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 28; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 1, with waivers/limitations; last flight review March 9, 2026; seat: left; restraint: lap only; flight hours: 288.6 total, 40.3 in this make and model, 189.7 as pilot in command, 62 in the last 90 days, 58.8 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.89 inHg - Observed at: KVNY - METAR: METAR KVNY 262051Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114 60000 T02830089 58024 $ ## 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 20260326002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326002999A), Mar 26, 2026: Cessna 152, Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was taxing to the Van Nuys run up area. PIC attempted to circumvent aircraft on the right-hand side. Aircraft's outboard leading edge on the left-hand… ## Other investigations on N24932 (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 LAX86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA031), Nov 3, 1985: Cessna 152 (N24932), Angwin, CA, substantial damage ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 17, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=202718. 1.8 MB in all. - Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 10 pages, 1.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20306597&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=6120.1_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Photo array (item 2, PDF, 4 pages, 3 photos, 446 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20307653&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Photo%20array-Rel.pdf 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.