Cessna 152 accident near Hong Kong, Cn, February 26, 2017
On February 26, 2017 at about 3:14 am local time, a Cessna 152, registered BHHN, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Hong Kong. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 26, 2017 · about 3:14 am local time
- Place
- Hong Kong, China · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- BHHN · no longer on the register · serial 15279428
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 26, 2017, about 0314 Coordinated Universal Time, a Cessna 152, B-HHN, collided with trees and came to rest in the trees while attempting a forced landing as a result of a reported loss of engine power. The airplane was operated by Hong Kong Aviation Club Limited under the pertinent civil regulations of Hong Kong. The airplane was substantially damaged and no one onboard the airplane sustained reportable injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Accident Investigation Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft to assist the CAD in its investigation. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Accident Investigation Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong SAR Tel: (852) 29106145
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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