FlightFinder
Check my flight
Casualties unknown

Training Flight Ends with Tree Impact and Stream Landing (N49902)

Oak Glen, CA, US

On April 17, 2007, a Cessna 152 (registration N49902) operated by MY Air Corp. was involved in an aviation accident near Oak Glen, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, and the tree. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a hooded training flight, an aircraft lost altitude near mountains. Despite full power, it settled into a tree, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest on its landing gear in a shallow stream. The aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Details

A flight instructor reported that a training flight involving a student under a hood ended with the aircraft impacting a tree and coming to rest in a shallow stream. The instructor stated that he had been providing headings for the student to follow. As the aircraft approached mountainous terrain, it began to lose altitude.

Account by Flight Instructor

The flight instructor said he took control of the airplane and attempted to maneuver it out of a downdraft. He applied full power, but the aircraft continued to settle and struck a tree. After the impact, the airplane spun around approximately 180 degrees and landed on its landing gear in a small stream about 2 inches deep.

Outcome

The flight instructor described the airplane as destroyed. No other details about the aircraft, occupants, or location were provided in the source.

Weather

Related events

Same aircraft family

All Cessna 152 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 2007 Cessna 152 accident near Oak Glen, CA?

During a hooded training flight, an aircraft lost altitude near mountains. Despite full power, it settled into a tree, spun 180 degrees, and came to rest on its landing gear in a shallow stream. The aircraft was destroyed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 2007 involved a Cessna 152, registration N49902, operated by MY Air Corp., at Oak Glen, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, and the tree.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070525X00642. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.