# 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 8 of 55 · 2,738 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA020.md): Cessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N95604 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB MIA04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA010.md): Cessna 152 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N94445 · Substantial damage > In flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI03FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA320.md): Cessna 152 · Three Oaks, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N25787 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees. - [NTSB MIA03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5172B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB NYC03CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA192.md): Cessna 152 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4725B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA294.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N757GL · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the variable crosswind, the misjudged flare that resulted in the bounced landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB MIA03CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA174.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N93193 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch. - [NTSB CHI03LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N910MF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N49400 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA214.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of… - [NTSB CHI03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Owensville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N68778 · Substantial damage > The pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch. - [NTSB LAX03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Pala, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N48796 · Substantial damage > the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an… - [NTSB CHI03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Red Owl, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N93564 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall. - [NTSB MIA03CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N757AZ · Substantial damage > The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N48733 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty variable wind conditions and his improper flare. Factors include gusty and variable winds. - [NTSB FTW03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N116SS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. - [NTSB ATL03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N6599B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ATL03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N170SU · Substantial damage > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action, - [NTSB FTW03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N25324 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB SEA03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N48769 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors. - [NTSB FTW03FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA086.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2003 · N47257 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude and the prevailing high winds. - [NTSB LAX03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA068.md): Cessna 152 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N25562 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N757LE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB FTW03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA037.md): Cessna 152 · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB IAD03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damage > Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder. - [NTSB NYC03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Salisbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB FTW03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2002 · N520SU · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to align with the runway. - [NTSB ATL02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N46656 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX02LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA289.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N5100B · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N94112 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees. - [NTSB MIA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N68414 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage. - [NTSB FTW02FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA233.md): Cessna 152 · Ithaca, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2002 · N49998 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide. - [NTSB NYC02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N89044 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N4893H · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA241.md): Cessna 172P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · N97056 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped. - [NTSB CHI02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N621AF · Substantial damage > An improper decision by the pilot due to a failure to land at an intermediate airport, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation (becoming lost), fuel exhaustion, soft terrain encountered… - [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions. - [NTSB ATL02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N68437 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning and fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. The airplane nosed over during a forced landing to a cotton field. - [NTSB SEA02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N757FY · Substantial damage > An improper flare during the landing. Not performing a proper recovery from a bounced landing was a factor. - [NTSB ATL02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA118.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N5224P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience. - [NTSB MIA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB LAX02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA162.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N48512 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors. - [NTSB FTW02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N48819 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB LAX02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N67975 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to ensure the seat was set properly prior to engine start, and not using the parking brake when adjustment of seat was necessary, which resulted in the inadvertent deactivation of the brakes and subsequent collision with the fuel trucks. - [NTSB SEA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N67505 · Substantial damage > Improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker. - [NTSB NYC02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N4737L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and excessive airspeed while landing. A factor was a tailwind. - [NTSB CHI02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N752AA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N69000 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost awareness of his location and collided with trees. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and night conditions. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071835&page=9 ## 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=8 --- 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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