Accident · 2012-08-24
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-08-24
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N24264)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Sunrise Aviation, Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SUNRISE AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.
Source: NTSB case ERA12LA525Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 29 | Class 1 (2012-04-18) | 182 total · 62 in this make/model · 32 as PIC · 35 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.