Cessna 152 accident near Brownsburg, Indiana, June 25, 1993
On June 25, 1993 at about 11:20 pm local time, a Cessna 152, registered N89133, was substantially damaged in an accident near Brownsburg, Indiana (Cliburn Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
failure to replace a dirty air filter.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 25, 1993 · about 11:20 pm local time
- Place
- Brownsburg, Indiana · Cliburn Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- N89133 · no longer on the register · serial 15282643
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF. AN ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD BEEN PERFORMED 3 OPERATING HOURS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR FILTER WAS HEAVILY LOADED WITH TRAPPED DIRT, AND HAD THE APPEARANCE OF A LONG TIME IN SERVICE. ITS MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT AT 100 OPERATING HOURS OR ANNUALLY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
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: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection; 3 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,670 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-L2C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 36II at 11:20 pm
- Destination: EVV Evansville IN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 9,000 ft; not recorded at 9,000 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:54 pm from IND, 10 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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