# 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 NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…
- [NTSB LAX90LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA304.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N47477 · Substantial damage
  > The improper technique used by the student pilot to recover from a bounced landing attempt.
- [NTSB ANC90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6100Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare on touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5265L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport.
- [NTSB CHI90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA215.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N757UX · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA150.md): Cessna 152 · New Roades, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N64984 · Substantial damage
  > Unknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB LAX90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N94494 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes.
- [NTSB FTW90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Lytle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N5278H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the onboard fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5538P · Destroyed
  > The instructor's inability to control the airplane during its landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA176.md): Cessna 152 · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N6095M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilots lack of fuel use awareness and inadequate training regarding cross country fuel consumption planning and awareness.
- [NTSB MIA90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1990 · N67516 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the carburetor heat control resulting in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N68422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper in flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field at which time the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA186.md): Cessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Hickman, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N25899 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning & decision, an inadequate fuel supply, and fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was related to the false indication of the fuel quantity gages.
- [NTSB LAX90LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA241.md): Cessna 152 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N48418 · Substantial damage
  > The warped condition of the engine valves and valve seats due to excessive and repeated thermal shock cycles.
- [NTSB SEA90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N64845 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an inappropriate runway. The gusty tailwind and the pilot's lack of experience were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA231.md): Cessna 152 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N528CA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent engagement of the starter during flight for undetermined reasons. >
- [NTSB DEN90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA144.md): Cessna C-152 · Golden, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N757KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for airplane performance data. Contributing to the accident were high density altitude and the fact that airplane climb performance capability was exceeded.
- [NTSB CHI90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA161.md): Cessna 152 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N4840B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway and failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N4755P · Substantial damage
  > The accident was a inflight collision with an vehicle while the airplane was on final approach for a landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N94615 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to misjudged fuel consumption calculations by the pilot in command, and a forced landing to a field with a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB MKC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N48642 · Substantial damage
  > Poor pre-flight and in-flight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MIA90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N95733 · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA205.md): Cessna 152 II · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N49796 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate visual outlook which resulted in an inflight encounter with wake turbulence produced by a hovering helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N67727 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. The student's lack of flight experience and the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB DEN90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA119.md): Cessna 152 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N89834 · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued into hazardous weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N4754B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident is a lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA129.md): Cecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations.
- [NTSB DEN90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA114.md): Cessna 152 · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N714UE · Substantial damage
  > Cfi's failure to ensure that the student pilot maintained sufficient airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the downdraft experienced at low altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N6392Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. Factors were gusting tailwinds and the pilot selected the wrong runway.
- [NTSB LAX90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA179.md): Cessna 152 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N783G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of flaps.
- [NTSB NYC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA102.md): Cessna 152 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N6202Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI). Related to the accident was the cfi's lack of experience as an instructor.
- [NTSB FTW90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA108.md): Cessna 152 II · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N94098 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the student and the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA086.md): Cessna 152 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N48259 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident was the improper use of the flight controls by a student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Albany, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N93070 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an uncontrol touchdown and collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA143.md): Cessna 152 · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N24376 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the student pilot to ascertain the wind direction resulting in a downwind landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA063.md): Cessna 152II · Scio, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N67749 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and inadequate clearance to avoid colliding with trees.
- [NTSB LAX90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA133.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N5169B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA105.md): Cessna 152 · Oberlin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N4671M · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the dual student, carburetor ice, inadequate supervision to correct the situation by the instructor pilot (CFI), and failure of the CFI to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Carburetor icing condition was…
- [NTSB DEN90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N4590P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss.
- [NTSB MIA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA093.md): Cessna 152 · Mims, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N66949 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's poor inflight monitoring of the a/c fuel state which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he lost directional control during takeoff and subsequently collided with a snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA90FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA085.md): Cessna 152 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N48977 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the local controller to provide adequate traffic advisories to N7510H, the local controller's improper clearance to N7510H to descend through the traffic pattern, and the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other.…
- [NTSB CHI90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N48690 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the takeoff roll. The student pilot's lack of flight experience was a contributing factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Grafton, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N65538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, when operating at reduced power in conditions which were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N48049 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and improper emergency procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA102.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N67558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N64895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Garrett, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N757RN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. The crosswind and soft runway were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N6377B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and the ditch.

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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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