On November 13, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N69175) operated by Crest One Flight Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Arcadia, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft on a cross-country instructional flight crashed into a treeline after refueling at Orlando International Airport. No witnesses or radio calls; ELT signal led to wreckage.
Accident Overview
An aircraft departed on a cross-country instructional flight. The flight made a fuel stop at Orlando International Airport and then departed under visual flight rules (VFR). No witnesses to the accident were present. The accident site was located by the aircraft's emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal in a treeline that bordered the western end of a large open pasture.
Impact and Wreckage
Tree impact occurred at approximately 20 feet above ground level (AGL). The wreckage was distributed over a distance of 310 feet through a heavily wooded area. No radio calls were received from the aircraft.
Mechanical Examination
There was no evidence of pre-impact mechanical or structural failure.
What happened in the 13 Nov 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Arcadia, FL?
An aircraft on a cross-country instructional flight crashed into a treeline after refueling at Orlando International Airport. No witnesses or radio calls; ELT signal led to wreckage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Nov 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N69175, operated by Crest One Flight Academy, at Arcadia, FL.
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