# 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 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 FTW95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N6386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1994 · N160UU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's faliure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL95FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA013.md): Cessna 152 · Dresden, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N24834 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his failure to maintain separation from terrain.
- [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 LAX95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA026.md): Cessna 152 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N64851 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA007.md): Cessna 152 · Atherton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N67358 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
- [NTSB CHI95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N69187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper landing flare and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [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 FTW94LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA318.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N46872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Linden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N5525P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N6517M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to calculate fuel consumption correctly resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 MIA94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N48938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to land with excessive airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing. The electrical short was a factor in the accident.
- [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 ATL94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N64903 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA284.md): Cessna 152 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N44687 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA167.md): Cessna 152 · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N94194 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N6088H · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to blockage of the carburetor fuel discharge nozzle pickup by an insect that inadvertently entered the carburetor during overhaul resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N6332P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to divert and refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA94LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA198.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N757WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty, crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N6115Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a water puddle on the runway during takeoff roll which resulted in the pilot losing directional control and running off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA190.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N67334 · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to intentionally exit the airplane with the engine running, and failure to maintain a clearance from the propeller. The improper aircraft preflight was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA185.md): Cessna 152 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N68165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA291.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N5351L · Substantial damage
  > the student's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB LAX94LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA316.md): Cessna 152 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N93839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment by failing to properly compensate for the surface wind conditions. The crosswind and the loose dirt were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N67318 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by the operator, worn piston rings, and failure to overhaul the engine when due.
- [NTSB ATL94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA164.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N936JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB BFO94FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA108.md): Cessna 152 · Mohawk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N4833B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor is the pilot's overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N46140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing..
- [NTSB MIA94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N6159Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA237.md): Cessna 152 · Upper Lake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N94509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go- around. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action in initiating the go-around and his improper use of the carburetor heat during the attempted initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N68186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N757SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N93069 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his resultant loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N94583 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot-in-command's failure to refuel. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Andrews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N211SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA216.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1994 · N5369H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor was the student pilot's imroper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N159BC · No damage
  > Clearance was not maintained by an other person. A factor to the accident was: procedures/directives were inadequate.
- [NTSB NYC94FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA075.md): Cessna 152 · E. Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N757KN · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the local tower controller to adequately control the arrival of the airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by the Piper PA-24 pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the local controller's improper phraseology in sequencing the airplanes.
- [NTSB MIA94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1994 · N24737 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a porpoise of the aircraft and nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1994 · N93508 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat as appropriate while conducting flight in conditions conducive for carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable steep mountainous terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N89761 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The student pilot's lack of total flight experience was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Amherst, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N6460L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertently becoming lost, and the subsequent precautionary landing in a field, resulting in a collision with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB CHI94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N2MS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N95010 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to develop takeoff power. The student pilot also delayed in relinquishing the flight control of the airplane to the flight instructor. A…

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```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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