# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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 6 · 255 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA070.md): Cessna 152 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N89193 · Substantial damage > The pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA079.md): Cessna 152 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2006 · N49391 · Substantial damage > fuel contamination (water) due to the inadequate preflight by both pilots, which failed to detect the residual water contamination in fuel system. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition at the forced landing site. - [NTSB DFW05CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA234.md): Cessna 152 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N68440 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA136.md): Cessna 152 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N67770 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC04LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N67520 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA014.md): Cessna 152 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N4713B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA03CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N757AZ · Substantial damage > The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB ATL02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N68437 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane nosed over during a forced landing to a cotton field. - [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX01LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA263.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N67418 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach for landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition. - [NTSB FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI00FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA180.md): Cessna 152 · Brownton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N757SL · Destroyed > In flight collision with the terrain for undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N67608 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his misjudged in-flight planning, and his failure to flare during the landing attempt. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection when he refueled the airplane. - [NTSB LAX00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N152SC · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the student pilot becoming disoriented and lost. - [NTSB CHI00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6375H · Substantial damage > the certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB FTW00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N68333 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2000 · N68197 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA083.md): Cessna 152 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2000 · N25573 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misinterpretation of his VOR navigation indicator, which subsequently led to his becoming lost and disoriented while navigating to an alternate airport and resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to obtain either a preflight weather… - [NTSB MIA00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N94999 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to obtain winds aloft for the planned cross country flight with a preflight weather briefing and inadequate fuel consumption calculations performed by the pilot resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Slidell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N6179Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach planning, which resulted in a downwind landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N6504L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA001.md): Cessna 152 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N49508 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA273.md): Cessna 152 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N5399B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Murray, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N65602 · Substantial damage > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Factors were fuel exhaustion and inaccurate preflight planning by the flight instructor. - [NTSB LAX99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N49100 · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations used in flight planning. - [NTSB LAX99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N48845 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat and throttle control (rapid movement), which induced an overly rich condition and a loss of power. - [NTSB NYC99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Wall, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1999 · N48005 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's improper preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Orinda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N48201 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight, during which he neglected to note the contamination, and the dark night which made it difficult to select a landing spot. - [NTSB MIA99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N65611 · Substantial damage > The delay by the pilot to obtain proper assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC98LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA188.md): Cessna 152 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N307DW · Substantial damage > Was 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 IAD98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA095.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N93784 · Destroyed > the pilot's inaccurate calculation of the fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Beecher, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N89648 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot-in-command. The rough terrain was a contributing factor. - [NTSB IAD98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Edgemere, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N95415 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA082.md): Cessna 152 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N46129 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA081.md): Cessna 150A · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N757NK · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to undermined reason resulting in a forced landing, and an in- flight collision with water. - [NTSB FTW98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1998 · N5128Q · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA079.md): Cessna 152 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N68299 · Destroyed > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), by switching 'OFF' the fuel selector valve of the single-engine airplane (starving the engine of fuel) to 'simulate' an emergency. Factors relating to the accident were: the soft and uneven… - [NTSB LAX97LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1997 · N65406 · Substantial damage > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure an adequate preflight of the airplane, and his failure to properly quantify or verify the fuel onboard before departing on a dual instruction flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA125.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX97LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA305.md): Cessna 152 · Mecca, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N152RJ · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel. - [NTSB FTW97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N5238H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight. - [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a… - [NTSB FTW97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. 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