# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152 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 13 of 55 · 2,738 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW98LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA412.md): Cessna 152 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N4568F · Substantial damage > Improper 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 IAD98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N89644 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience. - [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 IAD98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N94784 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA359.md): Cessna 152 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N94286 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff. - [NTSB MIA98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA249.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N48195 · Destroyed > The 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 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 FTW98LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA366.md): Cessna 152 · Garland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N757KA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson Twnshp, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N89144 · Destroyed > The flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin. - [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 FTW98LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA347.md): Cessna 152 · Hayes, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N69269 · Substantial damage > The forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA346.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N93116 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delayed landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. - [NTSB IAD98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA280.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N623AF · Substantial damage > the 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 NYC98WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA196.md): Cessna 152 · Ice Cap, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 1998 · N6333H · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Philippi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N69193 · Substantial damage > Was the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N24823 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain. - [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 NYC98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N25858 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX98FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA210.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N67421 · Destroyed > The 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 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 FTW98LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Boyd, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N6217Q · Substantial damage > The 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 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 LAX98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Descanso, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N5343M · Destroyed > the 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 FTW98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA317.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N47354 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes. - [NTSB FTW98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA210.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N67326 · Substantial damage > The 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 FTW98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1998 · N25525 · Substantial damage > the 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 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 MIA98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N24543 · Substantial damage > Failure 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 LAX98FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA118.md): Cessna 310H · Corona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1998 · N310RR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB IAD98FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA037.md): Cessna 152 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N67893 · Destroyed > The 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 ATL98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA058.md): Cessna 152 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N49551 · Substantial damage > the 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 SEA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N757CZ · Substantial damage > Disconnection 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 IAD98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N25275 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [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 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 MIA98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1998 · N89051 · Substantial damage > The CFI's improper planning and decision to taxi behind a multi-engine airplane conducting an engine run-up. - [NTSB MIA98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N94929 · Substantial damage > partial 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 FTW98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Boyd, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N757CH · Substantial damage > loss 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 MIA98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1998 · N757VT · Substantial damage > the 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 NYC98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N22LU · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N68318 · Substantial damage > the 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 LAX98FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA045.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N757FT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The 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 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 ATL98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation. - [NTSB MIA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N68327 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to properly secure the oilcap/dipstick within it's integral oil filler tube during his preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA035.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damage > the fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071835&page=14 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071835&page=13 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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