Casualties unknown

1988-08-27: Cessna 152 (N67649) — Cari Aviation — Chino, CA

Chino, CA, US

On August 27, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N67649) operated by Cari Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Chino, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor's loss of control during the attempt to regain airspeed by pushing forward on the yoke and adding full power while on final approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An instructor took control of a training aircraft during final approach after airspeed dropped below 55 knots, but lost control while attempting to regain speed and crashed into terrain.

What happened

The accident occurred while the aircraft was established on final approach for landing. During this phase of flight, the instructor pilot observed that the indicated airspeed had decreased to a value below 55 knots. Recognizing the deteriorating situation, the instructor assumed control of the airplane from the student pilot.

To recover from the low-speed condition, the instructor applied forward pressure on the control yoke and simultaneously advanced the throttle to full power. Despite these corrective actions, the aircraft could not be stabilized. The instructor subsequently lost control of the airplane, which entered an uncontrolled descent and collided with the terrain.

Probable cause

The instructor's loss of control during the attempt to regain airspeed by pushing forward on the yoke and adding full power while on final approach.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26609. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.