# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, OR 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 WPR24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA021.md): Cessna 152 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N6308Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. - [NTSB WPR23LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N25233 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi. - [NTSB GAA19CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N64895 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB WPR18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto. - [NTSB GAA16CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA431.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N48440 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount. - [NTSB GAA16CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA407.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N49276 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR11CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA473.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2011 · N6308Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover. - [NTSB SEA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA099.md): Cessna 152 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N69183 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor. - [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 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 SEA01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N53301 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident. - [NTSB SEA00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6434H · Substantial damage > An inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors. - [NTSB SEA98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N24823 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain. - [NTSB SEA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N757CZ · Substantial damage > Disconnection of the throttle cable at the throttle-to-carburetor adapter plate and the failure of the student pilot to shut the aircraft's engine down once a safe landing was assured. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and overloading… - [NTSB SEA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N757WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, improper flare, and improper recovery from a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA063.md): Cessna 152II · Scio, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N67749 · Destroyed > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and inadequate clearance to avoid colliding with trees. - [NTSB SEA90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N64895 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree. - [NTSB SEA89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Mollala, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N95099 · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain. - [NTSB SEA89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N67638 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed the airport without obtaining fuel. Approximately 15 gallons of fuel was on board which would make the fuel tanks about one-half full. At the time of the accident the aircraft had been airborne for over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Dark visual… - [NTSB SEA88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1988 · N68142 · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred after takeoff from runway 33, during turn from upwind to crosswind, while doing touch and go landings. After checking the fuel selector and applying carburetor heat, the instructor pilot made a right turn back to the runway. The wind… - [NTSB SEA88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N94649 · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during cruise while on a solo cross country training flight the engine began to surge. He called ATC and was directed to the nearest available airport. The student pilot landed long and fast and departed theend of the runway.… - [NTSB SEA88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Yoncalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N67992 · Substantial damage > Student plt was at 8500 ft crz when pwr loss occurred. Forced lndg made in open field where acft collided with fence on lndg roll. Engine ran normally post-mishap. Fuel sample clear of water or other contaminant. Plt did not use carb heat when pwr loss… - [NTSB SEA86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N24977 · Substantial damage > A forced landing occurred due to a total loss of power. Landing was accomplished onto a freshly plowed potato field where substantial damage occurred. No reason for the loss of power could be determined. - [NTSB SEA85LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA216.md): Cessna 152 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N49282 · Substantial damage > The plt descended to a low alt over a river to look for birds. While over the river the plt spotted pwr lines at an alt of aprx 75 ft AGL. An attempt was made to fly under the lines, but the tail contacted the wires severing aprx 6 inches off the top portion… - [NTSB SEA84LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA136.md): Cessna 152 · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1984 · N49853 · Substantial damage > During flt over a mountainous area, the plt became lost & called a flt service station. Subsequently, he was located & given vectors to the Burns arpt. However, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt made a forced landing about 2 from the arpt.… - [NTSB SEA83LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N757WT · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a guard rail after making a forced landing on a highway during a student solo cross-country flight. The flight had originated at vancouver WA, and the student pilot had been instructed to refuel at pendleton, OR.a landing was made at… - [NTSB SEA82DA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA144.md): Cessna 152-II · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N6139M · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot stated that the student was having difficulty aligning the aircraft with the runway during the landing approach. As they approached the runway he instructed the student to "get the nose up." At an altitude of approximately three feet, the… - [NTSB SEA82DYM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM05.md): Cessna 152 · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1981 · N757VS · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM47.md): Cessna 152 · Milton-Freewtr, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1980 · N68450 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM06.md): Cessna 152 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1979 · N67500 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FYK28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYK28.md): Cessna 152 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1979 · N89487 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FYM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM29.md): Cessna 152 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1979 · N25790 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78DYM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYM11.md): Cessna 152 · Dayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1977 · N757JM · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77DYM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYM35.md): Cessna 152 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1977 · N714UJ · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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