# 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 ATL94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA062.md): Cessna 152 · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N67581 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude while in the VFR traffic pattern, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors were; his failure to comply with school directives by not obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight, and the rain,…
- [NTSB LAX94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N5368M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N93679 · Substantial damage
  > improper use of carbureter heat and a poorly planned precautionary landing approach. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's lack of total experience, trees and anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB MIA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1994 · N48239 · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot-in- command.
- [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 BFO94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Bath, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N47316 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the frozen, snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N48819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N89254 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to properly preflight the airplane and ensure there was adequate fuel on board, and his improper in-flight planning/decision to continue the flight.
- [NTSB MIA94FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA070.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N6613L · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to…
- [NTSB LAX94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1994 · N49157 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, and the instructor's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA083.md): Cessna 152 · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N94269 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the icy runway and a snowbank.
- [NTSB BFO94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N94963 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Osprey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N68411 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing following fatigue failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight.
- [NTSB BFO94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N95537 · No damage
  > The failure of ground personnel to maintain clearance from the engine propeller.
- [NTSB ATL94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N69046 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor and inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. The unfavorable wind condition for supervised solo landing training was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Casselton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB ATL94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N757FH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA049.md): Cessna 152 · C0rnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N6124P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Christianburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1993 · N49215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which prevented the accumulation of carburetor ice and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N5325P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Factors were the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his inexperience.
- [NTSB LAX94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N5312L · Substantial damage
  > were the noncertificated student pilot's misjudged flare altitude, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper use of the left brake. The student pilot's lack of total experience and panic were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA036.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB SEA94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N46897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation was inadequate which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO94FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA005.md): Cessna 152 · Walkersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N47456 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI) by teaching stalls and slow flight to a pre-solo student on a dark night, and the instructor's failure to maintain (or regain) control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factor's related to…
- [NTSB FTW94FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N4674L · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB FTW94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA007.md): Cessna 152 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N68108 · Destroyed
  > Was malfunction of the throttle control push/pull rod and cable. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FAMS2.md): Cessna 152 · FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N93261 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA374.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N757MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were his lack of total experience and his premature retraction of the flaps.
- [NTSB ATL93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N4794B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the touch and go landing. Factors were the crosswind conditions, and the hidden obstruction (rock) in the grass adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N49813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.
- [NTSB SEA93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N757WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, improper flare, and improper recovery from a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA175.md): Cessna 152 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N95277 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night and the inadequate surveillance of the operation by the club management.
- [NTSB LAX93LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA332.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6596P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from the ensuing bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA325.md): Cessna 152-II · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N47716 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve failure. A factor related to the accident is the power line.
- [NTSB CHI93LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA315.md): Cessna 152 · Montgomery, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N102CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N757UY · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply right rudder while applying power during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N25211 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and the subsequent nose over. A factor was an improper flare.
- [NTSB FTW93FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA229.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N24893 · Destroyed
  > Company management's dispatch of an airplane with known deficiencies, their failure to correct the deficiencies, and the student pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. Factors which contributed to the accident were: chafed wiring, fouled spark plugs, a…
- [NTSB DEN93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Timpson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N4816B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhustion. Factors were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA292.md): Cessna 152 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N49899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N5115B · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's intentional buzzing at low altitude over the beach.
- [NTSB LAX93LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA304.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N69208 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight, the improper recovery from the bounced landing by the crew, and the lack of total experience in giving dual instruction by the CFI. Factors which contributed to this accident were: the dual student's improper…
- [NTSB LAX93LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA299.md): Cessna 152 · Oceano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6331M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudging the landing flare altitude and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and failure to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB MIA93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA162.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6091M · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB CHI93LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA270.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N64988 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Cuddy, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N46116 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/touchdown. The proximity of the ravine and trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N714UW · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver, subsequent improper remedial actions and an inadvertent stall. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.

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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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