# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152: On ground/water 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. Page 1 of 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N94684 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area. - [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck. - [NTSB LAX04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N67844 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions. - [NTSB LAX02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N67975 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to ensure the seat was set properly prior to engine start, and not using the parking brake when adjustment of seat was necessary, which resulted in the inadvertent deactivation of the brakes and subsequent collision with the fuel trucks. - [NTSB SEA02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N24933 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were a contaminated runway, which was icy and covered with snow, and a snow bank. - [NTSB MIA01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N96064 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees. - [NTSB IAD01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA084.md): Cessna 152 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N48228 · Substantial damage > collision with a deer during take-off roll. - [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go. - [NTSB MIA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N152LE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing an airplane for parking resulting in an on ground collision with a fixed object (Hangar/Building.) - [NTSB LAX00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA266.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect. - [NTSB MIA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N92995 · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post. - [NTSB NYC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N5490P · Substantial damage > The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition. - [NTSB CHI99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N25493 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the… - [NTSB LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N5550L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck. - [NTSB IAD98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N5357H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck. - [NTSB MIA98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed > the 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 CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle. - [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport. - [NTSB ATL97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N757HA · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damage > an animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA070.md): O'Connell Christen Eagle · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1996 · N13LD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 152, N757NP, to see and avoid the Christen Eagle, N13LD. - [NTSB MIA96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA102.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N5530Q · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the fuel trucks. - [NTSB MIA95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damage > An evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals. - [NTSB MIA95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA001.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N65454 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper planning/decision concerning the selection/approach/execution of the emergency landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience, his becoming lost/disoriented, the light conditions at dusk, and the… - [NTSB ANC94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N6469B · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the frozen main landing gear brake shoe, the uncontrolled airport operations by airport personnel and extreme low temperature… - [NTSB MIA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N65484 · Substantial damage > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilot-in-command while taxiing the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the driver of the vehicle to advise the ground controller that he had stopped the vehicle on the taxiway. - [NTSB MIA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5394M · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing into the parking area, resulting in an on-ground collision with a light pole. - [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning. - [NTSB MIA92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N25502 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate wingtip clearance with bushes off the side of the taxiway while taxiing to takeoff. - [NTSB MIA92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N46021 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing. - [NTSB LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft. - [NTSB SEA91LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA199.md): Cessna C-152 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N757PR · Substantial damage > The failure by the pilot to calculate aircraft fuel comsumption and the pilot's poor inflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, his lack of qualification and experience, and his disorientation… - [NTSB LAX91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N25378 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes. - [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll. - [NTSB BFO91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA005.md): Cessna C152 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook. - [NTSB CHI90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA129.md): Cecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations. - [NTSB MIA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the parked Piper PA-28. - [NTSB FTW89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1988 · N4715B · Substantial damage > Acft's left wing struck a truck that was parked adjacent to the taxiway. After initial impact, the acft veered left and the nose also struck the truck. The plt stated that he was concentrating on a ramp sweeper that was moving down the taxiway in front of the… - [NTSB ATL88IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA144.md): Cessna 152 · York, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1988 · N93802 · Minor damage > The acft was to be ferried back to the home arpt after an eng overhaul. The plt rprtd it was located on rough/sod & required full power to taxi from the parking area. After the acft began moving, he attempted to make a rgt turn onto the taxiway. However, he… - [NTSB CHI87LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1987 · N757UT · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll, while practicing touch and go landings, the training flight collided with a deer. The instructor reported that after landing, full power was applied for takeoff and during rotation, a deer ran onto the runway and collided with the left side… - [NTSB FTW87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Farris, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1987 · N49131 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg a x-country flt, he got lost & the acft ran low on fuel. At dusk, he elected to make a precautionary landing in a open field. Drg the landing, the acft struck a tree & was damaged. - [NTSB BFO87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N25448 · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that drg tkof, the acft accelerated slower than normal. After rolling abt 1800', the student rotated the acft to a normal climb attitude & it climbed aprx 5' to 10'. At about that time, the CFI noted that the airspeed indcn had dropped to abt… - [NTSB LAX86LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA354.md): Cessna 152 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1986 · N95010 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was taxiing to the run-up area when his left wing struck the corner of a hangar. The pilot stated he was paying attention to the right wing which was close to another aircraft at the time. - [NTSB ANC86FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA118.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N2913C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > A ground control (gnd ctl) trainee clrd Cessna 152 (C-152), N757WV, to taxi to rwy 6, then relinquished the gnd ctl psn to a full performance level (fpl) ctlr, who had just signed on duty. The fpl ctlr was aware of the lctn & taxi destn of the C-152, the fpl… - [NTSB LAX86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N714UL · Destroyed > The acft collided with a truck during takeoff ground run from an interstate. The plt indicated the acft had run out of fuel on the x-country flt and he had not refueled at the departure point. He landed on the interstate without incident and sent his pax for… - [NTSB ATL86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N5276M · Substantial damage > During landing the student pilot failed to correct for the crosswind. The aircraft drifted off the runway and collided with sock support post. - [NTSB LAX86LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1985 · N64851 · Substantial damage > On December 9, 1985 at 0730 PST a Cessna 152 registered to walter d. cable of upand, California collided with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff on the paralellel taxiway of rwy 24 at cable airport, Upland, CA. VMC prevailed at the time. The airport was… - [NTSB CHI86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Clinton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N10769 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both student plts were making an apch to the same rwy at the time. The Cessna 152 touched down and was in its landing roll when the Cessna 150 landed on top with its nose wheel and prop in the 152'S rear window. - [NTSB LAX85LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA364.md): Cessna 152 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N4807B · Substantial damage > Following an uneventful flt,the pilot taxied towards his parking area. He said as he looked to his right for a parking space the acfts left wing impacted a hanger and the acft turned left nosing into the hanger door. 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