# 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 ERA13LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N6141Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.
- [NTSB CEN13FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA214.md): Cessna 152 · Hawley, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N5367B · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA209.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2013 · N48693 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR13CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA130.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N89956 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2013 · N95670 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR13FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N89059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA149.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N247RB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and commercial pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a collision during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to activate the transponder before departure,…
- [NTSB WPR13LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2013 · N68757 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in his getting lost and not being able to return to the airport before the fuel was exhausted and the engine lost power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA032.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2012 · N48340 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA525.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N24264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.
- [NTSB ERA12CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA521.md): Cessna 152 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N49054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate in an environment of thunderstorms and rapidly deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB CEN12CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA599.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR12CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA350.md): Cessna 152 · Eastvale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2012 · N94185 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA405.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA314.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N6102Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN12CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA277.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N94500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA293.md): Cessna 152 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N25212 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA178.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2012 · N67973 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N471TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA473.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2011 · N6308Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR11LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA477.md): Starduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA443.md): Cessna 152 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N4649L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA262.md): Cessna 152 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N89439 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB ERA11FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA332.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2011 · N48869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB CEN11LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA368.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N222UM · No damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy…
- [NTSB CEN11CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA344.md): Cessna 152 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N6238P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA278.md): Cessna 152 · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N95469 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N28BA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA131.md): Cessna 152 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N5437M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA573.md): Cessna 152 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N5364H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA434.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N93588 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA433.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N24870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA390.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N6165M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA468.md): Piper J3C-85 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2010 · N98022 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA467.md): Cessna 152 · Breckenridge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N24472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA380.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N757ZN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA367.md): Cessna 152 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N6139M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA10CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA369.md): Cessna 152 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N4823B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA325.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N94838 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA346.md): Cessna 152 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N5461B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA263.md): Cessna 152 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2010 · N69254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA249.md): Cessna 152 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N49007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.
- [NTSB ERA10CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA198.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N67826 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Moore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA137.md): Cessna 152 · Hearne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6503M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.

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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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