# 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 DFW08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA044.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2007 · N6135M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N4948P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N461TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA028.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N4830B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA037.md): Cessna 152 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N64994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB MIA08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA005.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N43450 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB NYC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N757DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB MIA07CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA134.md): Cessna 152 · Labelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2007 · N4824B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempted precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2007 · N93574 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N95038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which precipitated the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB ATL07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA094.md): Cessna C152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N65399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N68166 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB DFW07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA106.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2007 · N25945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N49108 · Substantial damage
  > The single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in the airplane's being blown over.
- [NTSB SEA07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA103.md): Cessna 152 · Oak Glen, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N49902 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, and the tree.
- [NTSB MIA07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Canal Point, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N46913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's incorrect leaning of the fuel/air ratio resulting in the total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA070.md): Cessna 152 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N89193 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA076.md): Cessna 152 · Aptos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2007 · N25932 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's becoming lost and disoriented that resulted in an improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing in an unsuitable open field.
- [NTSB DFW07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA063.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N83HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with porpoise following a hard landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA058.md): Cessna 152 · McAlester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2007 · N49053 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.
- [NTSB SEA07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N93239 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB DFW07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA030.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.
- [NTSB DFW07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N94684 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the second pilot to maintain separation from the preceding traffic established on final approach. A contributing factor was the failure by ATC personnel to visually identify and separate airplanes in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB NYC07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N68727 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Prunedale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N45929 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to failure of connecting rod cap during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA134.md): Cessna 152 · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N93873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB SEA06CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA186.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N45945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA06LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N24403 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N6102Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.
- [NTSB LAX06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA230.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N25512 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the top spark plugs, and install the leads for the ignition harness to the top spark plugs.
- [NTSB LAX06CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N5534M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.
- [NTSB LAX06FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA200.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N627PA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB SEA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA099.md): Cessna 152 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N69183 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA06LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N93152 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA109.md): Cessna 152 · Shamokin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N4732Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA143.md): Cessna 152 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2006 · N757GF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB MIA06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA069.md): Cessna 152 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N47105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N89723 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N444QA · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA079.md): Cessna 152 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2006 · N49391 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water) due to the inadequate preflight by both pilots, which failed to detect the residual water contamination in fuel system. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI06CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA052.md): Cessna 152 · Pelican Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N6085M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area. Factors were the snow and ice covered lake.
- [NTSB MIA06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N49815 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons that resulted in the airplane being ditched into the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of an airplane with known deficiencies due to it having sat in flooded waters.
- [NTSB ATL06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA018.md): Cessna 152 · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N5144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare on landing flare touchdown resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB MIA06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA012.md): Cessna 152 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N49005 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N152SG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB DFW06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N94684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.
- [NTSB SEA05LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N49189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX05FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA296.md): Cessna 152 · Lakewood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2005 · N6565L · Destroyed
  > the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's loss of partial power due to inadequate maintenance, worn spark plugs, worn pistons, and broken piston rings.

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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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