# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, AZ 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 1 of 2 · 85 cases ## Latest cases - [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 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. - [NTSB WPR09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N6285M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA252.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N757PS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun. - [NTSB LAX08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA132.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N4912H · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5259B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. - [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 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 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 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 LAX01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N5377M · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N48WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground. - [NTSB LAX99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N49100 · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations used in flight planning. - [NTSB LAX99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N48845 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat and throttle control (rapid movement), which induced an overly rich condition and a loss of power. - [NTSB LAX99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA079.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1999 · N96640 · Substantial damage > The CFI's loss of airplane control upon encountering a dust devil due to his improper in-flight decision to land in proximity to the observed adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N49788 · Substantial damage > The student's inadvertent application of left brake during touchdown, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA284.md): Cessna 152 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N757CS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight. - [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight. - [NTSB LAX97LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA220.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damage > The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight… - [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport. - [NTSB LAX97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N714VX · Destroyed > a foreign object in the oil system, which resulted in failure of the oil pump, oil starvation, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA337.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N5120H · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with the runway lights inoperative, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during an aborted takeoff, after failure of the landing light. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, inoperative runway… - [NTSB LAX96LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N6596P · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged flare, improper bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N46874 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, and his improper remedial action by raising the flaps before applying the power. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB LAX94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA216.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N4594B · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX93LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA332.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6596P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from the ensuing bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N89681 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper remedial action to correct the situation. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience. - [NTSB LAX93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N150G · Substantial damage > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX92FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA331.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · Destroyed > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed. - [NTSB LAX92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N48360 · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in this accident was the soft soil the airplane encountered during landing roll which caused the airplane to nose over. - [NTSB LAX92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5552M · Substantial damage > The cfi's inadequate supervision and his delayed remedial action. A factor was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA263.md): Cessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N49627 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor. - [NTSB LAX91LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA126.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N69116 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to oil starvation caused by a rotation of the main bearing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the operator maintenance personnel to accomplish an engine overhaul within the interval specified by the manufacturer. - [NTSB LAX91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA080.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1991 · N93574 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited flight experience. - [NTSB LAX91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N757PZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to ensure that an adequate airspeed was maintained during the final approach for the existing wind conditions; to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight; and to arrest the rate of descent prior to touch down. - [NTSB LAX91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Kearny, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N4594B · Substantial damage > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway. - [NTSB LAX90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N94494 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes. - [NTSB LAX90FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA083.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N6471L · Substantial damage > Design stress limits exceeded. - [NTSB LAX89FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA318.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N714VX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft. - [NTSB LAX89FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA229.md): Cessna 152 · Cordes, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N5199Q · Destroyed > The pilot misjudged his altitude, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and diversion of the pilot's attention. - [NTSB LAX89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N47220 · Substantial damage > During the first solo flight, the student pilot reported that while on final approach, the airplane was high. The student reduced power and extended full flaps. During the landing roll, the student was intending to exit the runway on a right taxiway, however,… - [NTSB LAX89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1988 · N4657L · Destroyed > The pilot lost control and collided with the runway while maneuvering for landing. The pilot and passenger were testing atmospheric conditions with meteorological equipment in conjunction with noise testing of a Boeing 707 'hush' kit. The Cessna tookoff… - [NTSB LAX88LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA301.md): Cessna 152 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N46972 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on her second supervised solo flight. She had completed one touch and go landing and was attempting a second when the accident occurred. The pilot failed to flare the airplane at the proper time and the airplane collided with the terrain… - [NTSB LAX88LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA223.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N49792 · Substantial damage > While flying the third supervised solo, during the first landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane which veered off the runway. The airplane came to rest inverted. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the… - [NTSB LAX88FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA149.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N6227H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Seneca, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N757NM · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N24317 · Substantial damage > During a local dual instructional flight, the pilot reported that the aircraft developed a vibration and a substantial power loss. The acft was forced to land off the arpt in the high vegetation. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the #3 cylinder was… - [NTSB LAX87LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1987 · N95529 · Substantial damage > During a local solo instructional flight, the pilot was practicing pattern work. On final approach the pilot reported that no correction for a cross wind was required. During the flare the pilot stated the aircraft drifted to the left. Upon touch down on the… - [NTSB LAX87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N67752 · Substantial damage > During a first solo instructional flight, the pilot was taking off from his third touch-and-go when at an altitude of approximately 10 feet AGL the right wing was suddenly rose. The aircraft then veered to the left. The left main gear then collided with a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071835&state=AZ&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AZ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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