# 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 DFW05CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA234.md): Cessna 152 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N68440 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA224.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N4670B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N6459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX05CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA238.md): Cessna 152 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N68475 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student's failure to divert to an airport with less severe crosswind…
- [NTSB IAD05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N48017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertant stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA128.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N89073 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground encounter with wet grass and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA05CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA125.md): Cessna 152 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N5372L · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command which resulted in the in-flight encounter with rain and thunder that resulted in a precautionary landing and subsequent on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA112.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N46541 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA104.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N625PA · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA164.md): Cessna 152 · Burneyville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N93206 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA097.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Payne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N5527M · Substantial damage
  > The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW05CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA154.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N47962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a soft field take off. A factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA136.md): Cessna 152 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N67770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
- [NTSB NYC05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA069.md): Cessna 152 · Williamsburg, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N24779 · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.
- [NTSB DFW05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA101.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N68472 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2005 · N48820 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor mixture cable which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW05CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA097.md): Cessna 152 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N5086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL05CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA070.md): Cessna 152 · Goose Creek, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N714TK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB IAD05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Port Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2005 · N64986 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA05LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Covington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N65579 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of connecting rods during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA050.md): Cessna 152 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N4649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N68714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify the electrical system failure and to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach. Factors associated with the accident were the electrical system failure, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL05CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA045.md): Cessna 152 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N24218 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel system blockage.
- [NTSB CHI05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA054.md): Cessna 152 · Stockton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2005 · N714UV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Lyons, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N48943 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his intentional VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ATL05CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA021.md): Cessna 152 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N49196 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA016.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N5290B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N4734B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA013.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N856ER · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N5272H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB NYC05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Harrison, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N68298 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA003.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · N24373 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB SEA04CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA194.md): Cessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N757RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach.
- [NTSB NYC04LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N67520 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA179.md): Cessna 152 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N35FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to detect the presence of water in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N89255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence..
- [NTSB FTW04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N6326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA116.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N218JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC04CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA138.md): Cessna 152 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2004 · N802MC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N94577 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD04CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA014.md): Cessna 152 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N4713B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA090.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N4468V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N4669L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA044.md): Cessna 152 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N66952 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the snow…
- [NTSB LAX04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N67844 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N93002 · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's inadequate engine overhaul that resulted in engine case fretting and engine oil starvation.
- [NTSB NYC04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N65455 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA04CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA025.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N24887 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the 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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