Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 152 near Amboy, CA — 2024-09-02

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Date
2024-09-02
Location
Amboy, CA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 152
Registration
N66948
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a street sign during takeoff from a road.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported to the law enforcement officer that the during takeoff from a road, shortly after it became airborne, the right wing struck a street sign. Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain and came to rest upright, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft fuselage. Despite multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

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