# 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 CHI93LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA228.md): Cessna 152 · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N89133 · Substantial damage
  > failure to replace a dirty air filter.
- [NTSB NYC93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Wyantskill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N714WF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inexperience is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA253.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6457L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of dual student to maintain an adequate airspeed during the go around initiation, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N64932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Improper landing flare is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N24938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with power lines.
- [NTSB MIA93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N215JA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in the engine failing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX93FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA241.md): Lancair 320 · Chino, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N69WD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Lancair 320, N69WD, that precluded him from recognizing a collision hazard and taking action to avoid a midair collision with the Cessna 152, N80203. In addition, the local controller failed to advise the pilot of…
- [NTSB NYC93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA103.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N94999 · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the side of the runway and striking trees.
- [NTSB MIA93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA137.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N67571 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude from which a recovery would have been possible.
- [NTSB SEA93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N43LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include strong crosswinds, downdrafts, and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB MIA93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N93137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a climb.
- [NTSB BFO93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5215Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare during landing, and his failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Grandview, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N6231B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft battery.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA212.md): Cessna 152 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N714ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure in not determining the surface winds prior to landing which resulted in a landing in conditions beyond the demonstrated capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot
- [NTSB BFO93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N49394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6273Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudging the landing flare altitude. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N65484 · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilot-in-command while taxiing the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the driver of the vehicle to advise the ground controller that he had stopped the vehicle on the taxiway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N5283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA168.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N89022 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight and delaying the remedial action. The dual student's improper use of the brakes is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N89098 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX93FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA165.md): Cessna 152 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N89174 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent encounter with rain and icing conditions. Factors in this accident included environmental conditions consisting of rain, icing, and darkness, and the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities to deal with the encountered weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N68276 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA089.md): Cessna 152 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N94187 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot, and inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind, and the student pilot's improper flare and transition to an aborted landing,…
- [NTSB BFO93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA053.md): Cessna 152 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N714XH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's improper control of the airplane during liftoff, while practicing a soft field…
- [NTSB LAX93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N89681 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper remedial action to correct the situation. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA144.md): Cessna 152 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N48860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane near the ground. The intentional buzzing, over confidence in his personal ability, and poor inflight planning/decision were factors.
- [NTSB CHI93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N67475 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB BFO93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA041.md): Cessna 152 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N4705Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB BFO93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Petersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1993 · N5523L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the short, soft, hilly terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5394M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing into the parking area, resulting in an on-ground collision with a light pole.
- [NTSB ATL93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA061.md): Robinson R22B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N621SG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:…
- [NTSB SEA93T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93T%23A02.md): Cessna 152 · Amalga, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N714WZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Galt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N67615 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited total flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Mccoy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N95527 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB ATL93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N49945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to judge a proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Ruskin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N714YL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to monitor fuel quantity resulting in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N757AC · Substantial damage
  > The poor preflight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1993 · N67492 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to water contaminated fuel. A factor was: unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Lineville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1993 · N60SX · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N48863 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB BFO93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Scotia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N6379M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1993 · N25865 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost and exhausted the airplane fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1993 · N64949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and the improper recovery from a bounced landing
- [NTSB FTW93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N4870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N714XN · Destroyed
  > The poor judgement of the flight instructor in allowing his student to return from a cross country at night, and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude on final approach. Factors were the dark night conditions, the trees below the final…
- [NTSB ATL93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Quaker Street, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to determine runway conditions prior to landing which resulted in the airplane being damaged upon touchdown on the snow covered runway.

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## The whole list in SQL

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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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