# 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. Page 3 of 55 · 2,738 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA17CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA051.md): Cessna 152 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N488E · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB GAA16CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA448.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N94939 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA16CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA437.md): Cessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA16CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA294.md): Cessna 152 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop… - [NTSB GAA16CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA431.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N48440 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount. - [NTSB GAA16CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA407.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N49276 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA398.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N4702P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CEN16LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA259.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N5331B · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA16CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA303.md): Cessna 152G · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N4916B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the wing tip contacting the runway during the go-around. - [NTSB GAA16CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA336.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N152L · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA330.md): Cessna 152 · Clearlake Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N67889 · Substantial damage > The pilot's deviation from his original flight plan, which resulted in becoming lost in mountainous terrain at night, fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a collision with power lines during a forced landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N4918H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Melrose, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N952SA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA16CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N94565 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and… - [NTSB GAA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA211.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2016 · N6427Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA159.md): Cessna 152 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N918U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB ERA16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N94569 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N152LC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB ERA16LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N6449P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA16CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA124.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N47259 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire. - [NTSB GAA16CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA116.md): Cessna 152 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N5101P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a porpoise. - [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR16FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover. - [NTSB ERA15LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N6141Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA248.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN15IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA230.md): Cessna 152 · Pilot Point, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N49158 · Minor damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto. - [NTSB GAA15CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA035.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N179BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB CEN15FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA189.md): Cessna 152 · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the… - [NTSB ERA15LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA145.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N498TC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA15CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA126.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2015 · N5416B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN15CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2015 · N6300Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA15FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA099.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to… - [NTSB ERA15LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N89921 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N787PB · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines. - [NTSB CEN15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N25979 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip. - [NTSB CEN15CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N124RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight preparation and navigation during a training flight resulting in collision with low wires. - [NTSB WPR14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA379.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N67367 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN14LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA351.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N49785 · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the right wing’s rear spar. - [NTSB WPR14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N4606L · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR14CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA075.md): Cessna 152 · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N5533B · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN14CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA078.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia Station, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2013 · N93756 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR14CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA053.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2013 · N821EB · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN13CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA556.md): Cessna 152 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N24800 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around. - [NTSB ERA13LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA379.md): Cessna 152 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2013 · N4922P · Substantial damage > The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in… - [NTSB WPR13CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA323.md): Cessna 152 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N46566 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline. - [NTSB CEN13LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2013 · N49108 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to identify the water contamination of the fuel system during his preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the airplane’s initial climb. - [NTSB ERA13CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA246.md): Cessna 152 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N4844H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA13CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA230.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N757GX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires. - [NTSB ERA13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N46803 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071835&page=4 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071835&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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