CESSNA 152
The Dalles, OR, October 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | The Dalles, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.58000, -121.15000 |
| Airport | COLUMBIA GORGE RGNL/THE DALLES |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA021 |
| Event ID | 20231024193298 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Registration # | N6308Q |
| Operator | HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY LLC |
| Owner | HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.