Cessna 152 N5115B
31 July 1993 · Corpus Christi, Texas, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 31 July 1993 at about 22:30 local time, a Cessna 152 registered N5115B, operated by Taylor, Thomas E., was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 22:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152
- Registration
- N5115B
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Taylor, Thomas E.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Rockport → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- DEN93LA094
People
2 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING AT LOW ALTITUDE OVER THE BEACH.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE WANTED TO TAKE SOME AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF FRIENDS ON THE BEACH AND HE MADE SEVERAL PASSES AT THE GROUP. HE REPORTED THAT ON THE LAST PASS, ENGINE LOST POWER AND A FORCED LANDING ENSUED. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER IN THE SOFT SAND. THE PASSENGER SAID THE PILOT WAS 'SHOWING OFF' AND 'THE NOSE DROPPED.' A WITNESS SAID THE AIRPLANE APPEARED TO STALL. THE ENGINE WAS LATER FUNCTIONALLY TESTED AND OPERATED SATISFACTORILY.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Cessna 152 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 1993 | Cessna 152 | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | Beene, Charles W. | No injuries | - |
| 19 Nov 1993 | Cessna 152 | Compton, California, United States | Consolidated Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 8 Mar 1993 | Cessna 152 | Apple Valley, California, United States | Midfield Aviation | Fatal | 1 |
| 13 Sep 1993 | Cessna 152 | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | Hale, Demetrius | Fatal | 1 |
| 30 Mar 1993 | Cessna 152 | Dunsmuir, California, United States | Palo Alto Flying Club | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 May 1993 | Cessna 152 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Rick Aviation | No injuries | - |
All 3,030 records for this type
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 1993 | Cessna 150L | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | Raven Air Parts Inc | No injuries | - |
| 30 Jan 1993 | Beechcraft 65-A90 | Marfa, Texas, United States | Johnson, Dennis | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 1993 | Rans S-7 | Lancaster, Texas, United States | Windfred D. Hinchliffe | No injuries | - |
| 15 Oct 1993 | Cessna A188 | Burleson, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Feb 1993 | Cessna 150M | Bowie, Texas, United States | Texins Association | No injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 1993 | Cessna 172K | Jacksonville, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |