# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA178.md): Cessna 152 · Bullard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1996 · N46748 · Substantial damage
  > failure of an engine exhaust valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N89414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to gain adequate airspeed due to inadequate planning in which he conducted a downwind takeoff, resulting in a stall mush, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N67562 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 LAX96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA145.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1996 · N24963 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA114.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N68352 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [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 ATL96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Flamingo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1996 · N6174Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Failure of the #3 exhaust tube was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N105AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N67475 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the rudder in an attempt to regain control.
- [NTSB ATL96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA062.md): Cessna 152U · Rincon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N68129 · Destroyed
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees).
- [NTSB LAX96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1996 · N49048 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the student to follow the wind limitations of her solo endorsement (written instructions), and the…
- [NTSB LAX96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N5531M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the flight instructor's inadequate instruction concerning recovery from…
- [NTSB MIA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N5399P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N6325Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N151FC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.
- [NTSB LAX96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA109.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1996 · N6321M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the rudder control and resultant failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. Factors relating to the accident were: the student allowed the airspeed to be excessive during the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1996 · N757PS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate inflight decision and inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in a downwind landing and runway overrun. The student pilot's failure to follow directives was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA108.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N757UK · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at low altitude. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1996 · N65465 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.
- [NTSB MIA96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N68172 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N24311 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the flare and performed an improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the inadequate ground instruction concerning recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N111UF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1996 · N93103 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare to touchdown.
- [NTSB BFO96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N47316 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…
- [NTSB LAX96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA082.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N53321 · Substantial damage
  > a partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.
- [NTSB LAX96FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA080.md): Cessna 152 · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N6110Q · Destroyed
  > a push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB MIA96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB SEA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.
- [NTSB NYC96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Rush Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N67369 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night.
- [NTSB BFO96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Stanton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N6349M · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA022.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N6392Q · Destroyed
  > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB FTW96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1995 · N49131 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA004.md): Cessna 152II · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N6469P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the quartering tailwind condition and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land.
- [NTSB SEA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX95LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA347.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N68225 · Substantial damage
  > the second pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the first pilot's improper supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB BFO95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N211SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…
- [NTSB BFO95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N68969 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Orson, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N6391M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N89694 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N94891 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.
- [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 LAX95LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA288.md): Cessna 152 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N757EL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear strut due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N67597 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power due to failure of one of the two magnetos.
- [NTSB FTW95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA324.md): Cessna 152 · Raton, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N49209 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the flaps. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Wellsville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N588BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of experience with flying in mountainous terrain and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA307.md): Cessna 152 · Rhome, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N6463B · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's delay in recovery from the intentional stall/spin.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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