# 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 CHI92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA130.md): Cessna 152 · Hanover, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N46034 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot in command when the engine lost partial power during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and soft terrain in the area selected for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA92FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA110.md): Cessna 152 · Bushnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N47343 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering during a forced landing. This resulted in an inadvertent stall, in flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure…
- [NTSB FTW92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA107.md): Cessna 150 II · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N67816 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel exhaustion induced engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N67658 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind condition and to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N47109 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a touch and go which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a ditch. Factors related to the accident were the improper use of the flight controls by the pilot and his lack of…
- [NTSB LAX92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N24977 · Destroyed
  > Was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the mountainous and rough nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N49436 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to compensate for adverse winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall and loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N25944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the poorly planned approach.
- [NTSB ATL92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N67772 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Michigan City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N6341B · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1992 · N5488M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factor(s) in this accident were: the crosswind conditions prevailing at the airport, and the soft, muddy terrain conditions adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N48360 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in this accident was the soft soil the airplane encountered during landing roll which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB ATL92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N89071 · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight decision by the instructor pilot to attempt a precautionary off airport landing when no emergency existed. Factors related to the accident were the fog and low ceilings in the area at the time.
- [NTSB MIA92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N46021 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N65566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. An associated factor is weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N6299Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper level off by the student pilot because of misjudging the airplane's altitude above the runway. A factor was her diverted attention by an aircraft behind her in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1992 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1992 · N69004 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the icy runway condition, and the pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB DEN92LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N774WS · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure over unsuitable terrain due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were: pilot inexperience and becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB SEA92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N65505 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Alpha, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N106CF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N757YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper interpretation of instructions issued by air traffic control specialist, and the pilot's poor inflight planning and decision(s). Factors associated with the accident are the confusing communications by the air traffic control specialist,…
- [NTSB LAX92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N69028 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above the ground to recover from an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's handling of the aircraft specifically an excessive angle of attack which resulted in reduced airspeed…
- [NTSB MIA92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA045.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N49278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to an undetermined cardiovascular event which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB NYC92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Orford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N48156 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot became lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N4628Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's performance which led to a situation where it could not climb above the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude which existed in the mountains at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N25262 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1991 · N68967 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the rudder controls and brakes. A contributing factor was his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N68267 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on takeoff by the pilot due to the improper flap setting, the premature liftoff and his failure to attain proper climb airspeed after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5552M · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision and his delayed remedial action. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N68291 · Substantial damage
  > An exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain, and trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1991 · N48760 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor in the accident was the students lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N69250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare & failure to recover from a ballooned landing.
- [NTSB MIA92FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA017.md): Cessna 152 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N24431 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known…
- [NTSB LAX92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1991 · N24237 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue his flight in deteriorating weather, and his misjudged weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA011.md): Cessna 152 II · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N4712B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total experience, improper touch and go procedures, and diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA92FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA012.md): Cessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N3288T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N6211Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the buckling of the airplane's nose gear.
- [NTSB FTW92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N5399B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges.
- [NTSB LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA251.md): Cessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N48806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…
- [NTSB CHI91LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA295.md): Cessna 152 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · N5463L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run from a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB BFO91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA083.md): Cessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N24509 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N93151 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was: the rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD08.md): Cessna 152 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N93621 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability.
- [NTSB BFO91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA080.md): Cessna 152 · Croom, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N48430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board to complete the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA290.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N67781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX91LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA379.md): Cessna C-152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N89022 · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot and the delayed remedial action of the instructor pilot. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a bounced landing and…
- [NTSB LAX91LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA371.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N320SV · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent ditching while flying over the ocean.
- [NTSB LAX91LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA373.md): Cessna 152 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N757ZJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper go-around procedure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total pilot 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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