# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152: In flight collision with object

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N757DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB SEA07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA103.md): Cessna 152 · Oak Glen, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N49902 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA109.md): Cessna 152 · Shamokin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N4732Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA003.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · N24373 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB SEA04CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA194.md): Cessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N757RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach.
- [NTSB FTW04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N6326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA010.md): Cessna 152 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N94445 · Substantial damage
  > In flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA214.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…
- [NTSB LAX02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N69000 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost awareness of his location and collided with trees. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Christopher, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N5111H · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a Canadian goose, which caused substantial damage to the airplane's right wing. A factor to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N47802 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB NYC02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA009.md): Cessna 152 · Middlefield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N94567 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rising terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB SEA01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N53301 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA194.md): Cessna 152 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N25213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the airplane drifting into a nearby tree.
- [NTSB NYC00FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA057.md): Cessna 152 · N. Stonington, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N757NU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N46946 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for his failure to take the controls from the student and initiate a go-around earlier following the airplane drifting off the runway centerline.
- [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird.
- [NTSB NYC99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Sublett, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N25856 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with a perceived excessive fuel consumption, and delaying his decision to execute a precautionary until night, which resulted in the airplane impacting wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB MIA98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N152DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.
- [NTSB MIA98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N6363B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N49908 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N49205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA097.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N5366B · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.
- [NTSB NYC97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…
- [NTSB SEA96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N49794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that the airplane would remain clear of trees during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude, and the proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA96FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA186.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N65514 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance because of gastroenteritis and use of the prescription drug Phenergan (promethazine).
- [NTSB ATL96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N95396 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1996 · N52MA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight by failing to ensure the mixture control was properly set before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).
- [NTSB MIA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Eastman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N33LU · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel consumption calculations, and the decision not to refuel. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion, and the pilot- in-command's decision to operate the airplane with the fuel gauges inoperative.
- [NTSB FTW95LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA357.md): Cessna 152 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N95654 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the fence at the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW95FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA259.md): Cessna 152 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N4963H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low level flying and not maintaining a clearance from the trees. A factor was the pilot exceeded the maximum allowable gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Oakgrove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N49696 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…
- [NTSB ATL95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI94LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N89897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the tower.
- [NTSB NYC94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA171.md): Cessna 152-II · Enfield, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1994 · N80235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to take off under conditions beyond the performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA94FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA070.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N6613L · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to…
- [NTSB FTW94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA036.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB LAX93LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N49813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.
- [NTSB MIA93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N93137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a climb.
- [NTSB FTW93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot
- [NTSB MIA93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Mccoy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N95527 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB LAX93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N49180 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB FTW92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA219.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA251.md): Cessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N48806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…
- [NTSB BFO91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA083.md): Cessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N24509 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.
- [NTSB DEN91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Timberon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N49123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and selection of the wrong runway. Related factors were: the rising terrain, trees, and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB MIA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N25053 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.
- [NTSB NYC91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Sherburne, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N93003 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude to outclimb surrounding terrain.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071835')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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