# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, GA 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA336.md): Cessna 152 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53393 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB ERA16CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA294.md): Cessna 152 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop… - [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA230.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N757GX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires. - [NTSB ERA13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N46803 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [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 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 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 ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground. - [NTSB MIA00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N5389Q · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runway - [NTSB MIA99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA222.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down. - [NTSB MIA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · Destroyed > Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N48875 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during… - [NTSB ATL98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N757WL · Substantial damage > The loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB ATL97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N757CU · Substantial damage > premature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI). - [NTSB ATL96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N105AT · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ATL96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA062.md): Cessna 152U · Rincon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N68129 · Destroyed > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees). - [NTSB MIA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N5399P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. - [NTSB MIA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Eastman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N33LU · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel consumption calculations, and the decision not to refuel. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion, and the pilot- in-command's decision to operate the airplane with the fuel gauges inoperative. - [NTSB ATL95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA121.md): Cessna 152 · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N5523B · Substantial damage > The pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water. - [NTSB ATL94LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N67318 · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance by the operator, worn piston rings, and failure to overhaul the engine when due. - [NTSB ATL94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ATL93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA061.md): Robinson R22B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N621SG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:… - [NTSB ATL93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N65479 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N4867H · Substantial damage > The inadequate in-flight planning by the pilot. - [NTSB ATL92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N67772 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N89071 · Substantial damage > The improper in-flight decision by the instructor pilot to attempt a precautionary off airport landing when no emergency existed. Factors related to the accident were the fog and low ceilings in the area at the time. - [NTSB ATL91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience. - [NTSB ATL88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA133.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1988 · N49409 · Substantial damage > The acft was taxiing for departure when a gust of wind lifted the left wing and the acft overturned. The surface winds were reported at 16 knots with gusts to 27 knots. The plt stated that proper flight control inputs were used for taxiing in windy conditions. - [NTSB ATL86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N757MC · Substantial damage > During an attempted touch and go landing the student plt lost directional control of the acft. The acft ballooned during touchdown, veered off the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB ATL85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N84BN · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop. - [NTSB ATL84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA287.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N757DN · Substantial damage > The plt departed deland, FL, for Columbus, GA, with an intended fuel stop at americus, GA. While en route from deland to americus the ceiling became lower than forecast and the plt made the decision to fly at 8500 ft MSL staying above the cloud layer. With… - [NTSB MIA84FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA241.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N25853 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The two acft collided about a mile east of the arpt on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. One of the acft, N25853,called Valdosta radio and reported left downwind for rwy 17.Valdosta advised that another acft had just departed rwy 17 2 minutes prior.… - [NTSB ATL83FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA263.md): Cessna 152 · Roopville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N6597H · Destroyed > According to a witness, just after takeoff the acft began a left turn which suddenly steepened. The acft returned to a wings level attitude and a power reduction was heard. The acft again rolled into a left turn and the witness heard an increase in power. The… - [NTSB ATL83LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Benning, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1982 · N129SC · Substantial damage > Student was doing a touch and go landing. While changing flap, carb heat and applying full throttle aircraft veered left. Recovery was attempted throttle off but aircraft left runway and collapsed nose gear, before flipping over. - [NTSB ATL83FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG02.md): Cessna 152 · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1982 · N757TA · Substantial damage > The pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged. - [NTSB ATL82IA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA218.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N714TA · Minor damage > During taxi after landing, this aircraft struck 3 aircraft positioned on the northside of the taxiway. The parked aircraft were normally tied down on the south side of the taxiway, but had been repositioned by airport personnel to facilitate cutting the grass… - [NTSB ATL81FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA089.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1981 · N67312 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81DLA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLA07.md): Cessna 152 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1981 · N89808 · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL80DKG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKG20.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1980 · N25843 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKG11.md): Cessna 152 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1980 · N66934 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKG06.md): Cessna 152 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1980 · N48875 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKG03.md): Cessna 152 · Snellville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1979 · N67825 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA44.md): Cessna 152 · Nashville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1979 · N89803 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FKG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG29.md): Cessna 152 · Cobbtown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1979 · N49155 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FKG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG12.md): Cessna 152 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1978 · N67309 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG76.md): Cessna 152 · Birmingham, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1978 · N49143 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78DLA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLA46.md): Cessna A188B · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1978 · N48570 · Substantial damage ## 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" = 'GA' 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=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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