Cessna 152
NTSB investigations · 2,749
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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NTSB LAX99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at night over mountainous terrain. The pilot's use of unclear language when stating his intentions to air traffic control was a factor.NTSB LAX98FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. Contributing to the accident were the hilly and mountainous terrain and glare from the setting sun.NTSB NYC98WA194Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · IcelandNTSB FTW98LA412Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durango, COImproper maintenance by an unknown person and the subsequent throttle cable disconnect due to a castellated nut separation. Factors were the none suitable soft terrain for the forced landing, and the failure of the nose wheel landing gear during the landing…NTSB IAD98LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB MIA98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.NTSB IAD98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI98LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Lafayette, INthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff.NTSB MIA98LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing…NTSB NYC98LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellington, CTWas the flight instructors lack of supervision over the student pilot's preflight inspection of the airplane, and which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the night conditions and the soft terrain.NTSB FTW98LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC98LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson Twnshp, NJThe flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin.NTSB IAD98FA095Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blue Ash, OHthe pilot's inaccurate calculation of the fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beecher, ILFuel exhaustion due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot-in-command. The rough terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW98LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayes, LAThe forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKThe student pilot's delayed landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB IAD98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAFailure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.NTSB CHI98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, MIthe student pilot's delay in performing the abort, and the instructor pilot's failure to take control of the airplane before passing the end of the runway. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch.NTSB NYC98WA196Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Ice Cap, GreenlandNTSB NYC98LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Philippi, WVWas the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot.NTSB SEA98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, ORThe pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain.NTSB MIA98LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.NTSB NYC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB LAX98FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to identify a proper touchdown point on the runway and maintain an appropriate glidepath so as to remain clear of vortex turbulence from the preceding large aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to…NTSB IAD98LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgemere, MDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW98LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boyd, TXThe loss of engine power due to the total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boynton Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX98LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Descanso, CAthe certified flight instructor's disregard of the weather briefings and forecasted en route weather conditions, and, his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance in mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were instrument meteorological…NTSB FTW98LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dallas, TXThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.NTSB FTW98LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stillwater, OKThe loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Collins, COthe student pilot's improper use of the rudder controls, which resulted in loss of directional control, a ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB IAD98LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CTThe student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck.NTSB MIA98LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dauphin Island, ALFailure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control.NTSB LAX98FA118Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corona, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB IAD98FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB ATL98LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Belle, FLthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.NTSB SEA98LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcminnville, ORDisconnection of the throttle cable at the throttle-to-carburetor adapter plate and the failure of the student pilot to shut the aircraft's engine down once a safe landing was assured. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and overloading…NTSB IAD98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrenton, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA98LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150A · Gulf Of Mexicoa loss of engine power due to undermined reason resulting in a forced landing, and an in- flight collision with water.NTSB FTW98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKFuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.NTSB MIA98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Georgetown, SCthe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…NTSB MIA98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe CFI's improper planning and decision to taxi behind a multi-engine airplane conducting an engine run-up.NTSB MIA98LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ochopee, FLpartial loss of engine power due to a fractured number 4 exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing; and the lack of sufficient airspeed to maneuver over power lines during an attempt to abort (go around from) an emergency landing, which resulted in an…NTSB FTW98LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boyd, TXloss of engine power resulting from the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and an evasive maneuver which led to an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA98LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Everglades City, FLthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. The unfavorable wind conditions were related factors.NTSB NYC98FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI98LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's not identifying unsuitable terrain (snowbank) in the landing area, and his not selecting the proper touchdown point. A factor was the snowbank.NTSB LAX98FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAThe solo student's failure to see and follow the other aircraft on the downwind as he had been instructed. Factors influencing this accident was the failure of the pilots in the other aircraft to see and avoid the aircraft encroaching on his flight path; the…NTSB CHI98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodstock, ILthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.
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