Cessna 152 accident near Henrietta, Texas, June 4, 1992
On June 4, 1992, a Cessna 152, registered N68735, was substantially damaged in an accident near Henrietta, Texas. 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
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 4, 1992
- Place
- Henrietta, Texas · 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
- N68735 · registry record · serial 15282345
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT DEPARTED FOR HIS DESTINATION WITH ONE HOUR OF FUEL ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE. THE TIME TO DESTINATION WAS FIFTY MINUTES. THE PILOT SAID HE BECAME DISORIENTED AND FLEW BEYOND HIS DESTINATION. THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS EXHAUSTED AND A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED. A FORCED LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT.
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
- Flight time: 156 hours in all; 120 in this make and model; 84 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, January 2, 2000
- Maximum gross weight: 1,670 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-L2C (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: American Flight Academy, INC.
The flight
- Departed from: CDS Childress TX at 11:00 pm
- Destination: T47 Wichita Falls TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 330° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 5,000 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:51 pm from SPS, 25 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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