On June 21, 2007, a Cessna C152 (registration N65399) operated by Dean International Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost consciousness on final approach due to possible dehydration or illness. He woke upon impact with a hard landing and radioed for help. FAA inspection found substantial wing damage but no mechanical issues.
What happened
The pilot reported that he experienced a loss of consciousness while the aircraft was on final approach for landing. The incident occurred possibly due to dehydration or an underlying illness. He regained consciousness only after the airplane landed hard. Following the impact, the pilot radioed for assistance.
The investigation
An FAA inspector conducted an inspection of the airplane after the event. The inspection revealed substantial damage to the wings. There was no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies found during the examination.