# NTSB Accident ATL90LA045
> **CESSNA 152** · 1990-01-03 · WHITEVILLE, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL90LA045
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22364
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-01-03
- **Location:** WHITEVILLE, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.320465, -78.700531
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N94187
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED THROUGH THE LANDING FLARE TO AVOID A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS FAILURE TO ANTICIPATE CONTROL INPUTS REQUIRED BY INCREASED THRUST DURING THE GO AROUND.

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