# Cessna 152 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2071835 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 152 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 2 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A19 - Registered aircraft: 1,637 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2009-10-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-10-09-R2): Rudder Control System · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 23 more. Effective Sep 12, 2011 - [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [AD 2008-22-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-18): Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (BRS) · BRS-150 Parachute Recovery System (Ballistic Recovery Systems STC SA64CH). Effective Dec 9, 2008 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-23): Wing Stall Fence Height · Wing leading cuff, wing tips and upper surface flow fences (Williams Robert or Barbara STC SA1371SW). Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 87-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-05): Placard - Spins · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 15 more. Effective Oct 13, 1987 - [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987 - [AD 83-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-06): Aileron Hinge Pin · Cessna 152, 172N, 172P and 18 more. Effective Nov 8, 1983 - [AD 80-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-25-07-R1): Oil Coolers · American Champion 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 39 more. Effective Sep 24, 1981 - [AD 81-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-05-01): Fuel Tank Capacity · Cessna 152, 172N, 172P and 3 more. Effective Mar 2, 1981 - [AD 80-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-11-04): Cracked Nutplates · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 22 more. Effective Jun 2, 1980 - [AD 80-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-03): Wing Flap Cable Clamp · Cessna 150M, 152, 172N and 3 more. Effective Apr 21, 1980 - [AD 80-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-01-06): Flap Actuator Assembly · Cessna 152, 172RG, A152 and 2 more. Effective Jan 7, 1980 - [AD 79-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-02-06): Exhaust System · Cessna 152 and A152. Effective Jan 25, 1979 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2009-10-09 R1, AD 2009-10-09, AD 87-20-03 R2 ## NTSB investigations (2,788, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA330), Sep 29, 2026: Cessna 152 (N69009), Bolingbrook, IL, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA332), Sep 4, 2026: Cessna 152 (N5447L), Carlsbad, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC26LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA075), Jul 20, 2026: Cessna 152 (N103UC), Pell City, AL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA229), Jun 16, 2026: Cessna 152 (N191FS), Carbondale, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the student pilot’s miscalculated landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB WPR26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA144), Mar 26, 2026: Cessna 152 (N24932), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi. - [NTSB ERA26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA135), Mar 3, 2026: Cessna 152 (N588BR), Thonotosassa, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA076), Dec 22, 2025: Cessna 152 (N65199), East Farmingdale, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane. - [NTSB WPR26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA033), Oct 27, 2025: Cessna 152 (N49792), Richfield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA26LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA023), Oct 23, 2025: Cessna 152 (N95005), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of… - [NTSB CEN25LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA354), Aug 30, 2025: Cessna 152 (N89585), Baldwin City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun. All 2,788: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (5,017, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260904011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260904011839A), Sep 4, 2026: Cessna 152 (N5447L), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. On September 4, 2026 [privacy data omitted] was returning from a student solo cross country flight to san bernardino. During landing her approach became… - [Accident 20260721012239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260721012239A), Jul 21, 2026: Cessna 152 (N103UC), Pell, AL, Substantial damage. Aircraft experience a total engine failure on climbout. Pilot attempted to restart without success which resulted in a forced landing approximatly 3 miles from… - [Incident 20260712009249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260712009249I), Jul 12, 2026: Cessna 152 (N65613), San Carlos, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot was enroute to perform first solo flight. While student pilot was taxiing to runway at sql, the solo flight was cancled due to high winds and… - [Incident 20260701008439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260701008439I), Jul 1, 2026: Cessna 152 (N49261), Salem, OR, Minor damage. During an engine break-in, dennis wyza, while piloting [privacy data omitted], experienced a sudden right wing drop when extending full flaps during landing… - [Accident 20260616007749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260616007749A), Jun 16, 2026: Cessna 152 (N191FS), Carbondale, IL, Substantial damage. On June 16, 2026, at 1438 zulu time, a Southern Illinois university (siu) student pilot and flight instructor experienced a hard landing on runway 18L at… - [Accident 20260326002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260326002999A), Mar 26, 2026: Cessna 152 (N24932), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was taxing to the Van Nuys run up area. PIC attempted to circumvent aircraft on the right-hand side. Aircraft's outboard leading edge on the left-hand… - [Accident 20260303004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260303004389A), Mar 3, 2026: Cessna 152 (N588BR), Thonotosassa, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft suffered engine shutdown during flight and crash landed in field aproximately 3 miles north-northeast of kvdf. - [Accident 20251222019752A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251222019752A), Dec 22, 2025: Cessna 152 (N65199), Farmingdale, NY, Substantial damage. N65199 (C152) was 2nd in line for the hold short of runway 32. N1517E was taxiing to the runup area of runway 32. The pilot of the C172 stated the right brake… - [Incident 20251216020719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251216020719I), Dec 16, 2025: Cessna 152 (N48410), El Paso, TX, Minor damage. On Monday, December 15, 2025, at about 1000, in a Cessna 152 an emergency off airport landing was declared during climb out. IFR approaches were being… - [Accident 20251027017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251027017549A), Oct 27, 2025: Cessna 152 (N49792), Richfield, UT, Substantial damage. The airman performed a preflight and called AWOS. The report was winds 310 @ 5, winds calm. The pilot thought the wind socks looked to be more breezy than the… All 5,017: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 1,637, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152/aircraft - ads: 23, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152/ads - incidents: 5,017, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.