Cessna 152 accident near Chino, California, August 27, 1988
On August 27, 1988 at about 8:03 pm local time, a Cessna 152, registered N67649, was substantially damaged in an accident near Chino, California (Chino airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. 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
- August 27, 1988 · about 8:03 pm local time
- Place
- Chino, California · Chino
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- N67649 · no longer on the register · serial 15281961
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED THE AIRSPEED FALL BELOW 55 KNOTS. HE TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE FROM THE STUDENT. THE INSTRUCTOR PUSHED FORWARD ON THE YOKE AND ADDED FULL POWER TO REGAIN AIRSPEED. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN IN AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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: flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 418 hours in all; 294 in this make and model; 124 in the last 90 days; 344 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: rgt
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
- Operator: Cari Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: L66 Corona CA at 7:20 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 26, 3,858 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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