Cessna 152 accident near Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, February 1, 1987
On February 1, 1987 at about 8:00 pm local time, a Cessna 152, registered N64823, was substantially damaged in an accident near Fuquay Varina, North Carolina (Triple W Air Park airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 1, 1987 · about 8:00 pm local time
- Place
- Fuquay Varina, North Carolina · Triple W Air Park · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- N64823 · registry record · serial 15281438
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT THE LT MAIN WHEEL ROLLED OFF THE RWY INTO MUD DURING LDG ROLLOUT. THIS PULLED THE ACFT OFF THE RWY AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT INTO A DITCH. THE NOSE GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY SANK INTO THE MUD AND THE ACFT NOSED DOWN. THE ACFT CAME TO REST ON THE NOSE AND RT WING. THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT THIS WAS HIS SECOND SOLO FLT.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 24 hours in all; 22 in this make and model; 1 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 1,670 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-L2C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 16, 3,004 ft by 70 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 190° at 8 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 10,000 ft
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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