2 fatal · Cessna 152 · 2005-09-11 · Lakewood, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05FA296
Event ID
20050915X01465
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-11
Location
Lakewood, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.829723, -118.166389
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Registration
N6565L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's loss of partial power due to inadequate maintenance, worn spark plugs, worn pistons, and broken piston rings.