# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, MN 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 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN22LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA261.md): Cessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N6346P · Substantial damage > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA437.md): Cessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse. - [NTSB CEN13FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA214.md): Cessna 152 · Hawley, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N5367B · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. - [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 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 CHI01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N5236H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI00FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA180.md): Cessna 152 · Brownton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N757SL · Destroyed > In flight collision with the terrain for undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA166.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N6445P · Substantial damage > the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an improper landing flare. - [NTSB CHI99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA108.md): Cessna 152 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA035.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damage > the fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking. - [NTSB CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle. - [NTSB CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time. - [NTSB CHI96LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA341.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N757PC · Substantial damage > the student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the hard landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA150.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N93844 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the propblast from another airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student to communicate with the pilot(s) of the other airplane before taxiing behind it. - [NTSB CHI95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6445P · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N48863 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run. - [NTSB CHI93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N24975 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA065.md): Cessna 152 II · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N4872B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during acceleration for takeoff. - [NTSB CHI91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7385W · Substantial damage > A poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway. - [NTSB CHI90LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N714TR · Substantial damage > Inadequate inspection of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA186.md): Cessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damage > Undetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Crane Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N67366 · Substantial damage > Failure of the connecting rod assembly. Factors related to the accident were: terrain conditions in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC89FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA107.md): Cessna 152 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N5357Q · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded/hilly terrain. - [NTSB MKC89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N6436P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, his improper use of the throttle, and the ditch. - [NTSB MKC89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway. - [NTSB MKC89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1989 · N95975 · Substantial damage > Premature raising of flaps and the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go around. - [NTSB MKC89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N6132H · Substantial damage > While practicing takeoffs and landings on a patchy snow and ice covered runway, the student pilot lost directional control on takeoff and veered off the runway into a snow bank. The acft nosed down and damaged the prop and right wing. - [NTSB CHI88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N4812B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making the fourth leg of a solo cross country flight totalling 314 nautical miles. Although he departed with full fuel, none was added during the trip. The aircraft experienced a power failure, due to fuel exhaustion, approximately five… - [NTSB CHI88FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1988 · N67338 · Destroyed > The student pilot was on his first solo flight outside the airport traffic area and was practicing maneuvers prescribed by his flight instructor including slow flight and stall type maneuvers. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, followed by an… - [NTSB CHI87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1987 · N92140 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings, he extended full flaps on final apch and maintained rwy alignment. According to the plt, the acft touched down hard and began to porpoise. A police officer witnessed the acft bounce three times after… - [NTSB CHI87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1987 · N757SX · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll at about 50-55 KTS plt lost directional control. As the acft started going to the left, the plt applied the brakes. When the acft departed rwy 30, the nose wheel collapsed. - [NTSB CHI87LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA042.md): Cessna 152II · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1986 · N753AA · Substantial damage > The acft was on the fifth touch & go of the student plt training flt when a loss of power occurred at 100-200 ft AGL during climbout. The CFI had to land the acft in unsuitable terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the acft. Examination of eng and… - [NTSB CHI86LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA180.md): Cessna 152 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N5499B · Substantial damage > The student pilot landed the aircraft on a road and it collided with a road sign after experiencing fuel exaustion on a solo cross-country flight. The flight lasted approximately 3.2 hours and covered 289 miles. The student stated that both fuel tanks looked… - [NTSB CHI86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1986 · N4633B · Substantial damage > Upon initial touchdown the acft bounced. In the process of 're-flaring' the acft it drifted to the egde of the rwy. The solo student plt applied full power to go-around, however, during this maneuver the left wheel hit a snowbank along the edge of the rwy.… - [NTSB CHI86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1986 · N95636 · Substantial damage > The pilot overflew the runway & observed some snow on the left hand side of the runway. During the landing the aircraft drifted to the left, collided with a finger drift & nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA348.md): Cessna 152 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N53264 · Substantial damage > Pilot had dept with minimum fuel for the 60 mi x-country flt. He overflew dest by 25 mi and after correcting course ran out of fuel 2 mi short of the aprt. While landing on a country road acft veered into a ditch. - [NTSB CHI85LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N69037 · Substantial damage > The student pilot on first solo x-country was ld on the 7500 ft runway. Tower had cautioned on wake turbulance from departing DC-9. On flare sp said acft dropped in swerved left, cartwheeled and nosed down. - [NTSB CHI84LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA310.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N64985 · Substantial damage > During a touch & go landing the acft veered to the right, exiting the runway. The nose wheel struck a manhole cover which protruded 12 to 18 inches above the ground. The acft nosed over upon contacting the cover. The student pilot stated that he had allowed… - [NTSB CHI84LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N751AA · Substantial damage > Previously, the acft had been landed in a 1000 ft fld when the eng quit during a simulated emergency while on a dual instructional flt. The instructor plt decided to leave the student there & fly the acft back to the arpt. He walked down the field & made an… - [NTSB CHI84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N25469 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow embankment 15 to 20 ft short of the rwy on final approach. The acft got low and slow on final according to the instructor and he became concerned about a hard landing. As he advanced the throttle the acft hitthe embankment. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA262.md): Cessna 152 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N68438 · Destroyed > The acft touched down off the runway and nosed over. The low time student pilot stated that on his 6th and final landinghe landed 'slightly off runway.' When the nose wheel was lowered it touched down in soft sand and the acft nosed over. The student pilot… - [NTSB CHI83LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA110.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N93214 · Substantial damage > During final the acft started to drift & the rate of descent increased. The plt was late in adding power & the acft touched down 75 ft short of the rwy in 20 inches of snow & nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA012.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N6332P · Substantial damage > While performing a touch-and-go landing, the pilot used a higher than normal speed. After touching down, the aircraft became airborne again, then began to porpoise. After about the 3rd or 4th bounce, the nose gear failed. - [NTSB CHI82DA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA313.md): Cessna 152 · Chatfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N6489B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 36 at a private airport with a crosswind from 300 deg at 17, gusting 26 KTS. The wind was blowing over tall trees along the left side of the runway, near the approach end. The pilot stated that this resulted in… - [NTSB CHI81DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DA097.md): Cessna 152 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N25774 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FER52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER52.md): Cessna 152 · White Bear Lk, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1981 · N757EY · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FER22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER22.md): Cessna 152 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1981 · N6353H · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071835&state=MN&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" = 'MN' 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=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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