# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA134.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2025 · N68332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N49785 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2023 · N5442B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Cresson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N46370 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA278.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N68851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N757BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA086.md): Cessna 152 · Sherman/Dennison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N4705Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA566.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2019 · N93069 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN19LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA232.md): Cessna 152 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N48410 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA389.md): Cessna 152 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N757YK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.
- [NTSB GAA19CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA346.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N152TR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to…
- [NTSB CEN19LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2018 · N6202M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA350.md): Cessna 152 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N67404 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA153.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2017 · N95551 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water contamination.
- [NTSB GAA16CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA398.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N4702P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN16LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA259.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N5331B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN15IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA230.md): Cessna 152 · Pilot Point, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N49158 · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto.
- [NTSB CEN15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N787PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.
- [NTSB CEN15CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N124RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight preparation and navigation during a training flight resulting in collision with low wires.
- [NTSB CEN14LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA351.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N49785 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the right wing’s rear spar.
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2013 · N49108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify the water contamination of the fuel system during his preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the airplane’s initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN13LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA209.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2013 · N48693 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN13LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA149.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N247RB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and commercial pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a collision during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to activate the transponder before departure,…
- [NTSB CEN12CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA277.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N94500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA137.md): Cessna 152 · Hearne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6503M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N47221 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA162.md): Cessna CE-152 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N4789P · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.
- [NTSB DFW08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA093.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N24768 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DFW08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N49962 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA106.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2007 · N25945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N49108 · Substantial damage
  > The single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in the airplane's being blown over.
- [NTSB DFW07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA063.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N83HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with porpoise following a hard landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA030.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.
- [NTSB DFW06CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N6102Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.
- [NTSB DFW05CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA234.md): Cessna 152 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N68440 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N6459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA136.md): Cessna 152 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N67770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 FTW02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N95565 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA042.md): Cessna 152 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N48941 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA188.md): Cessna 152 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4755B · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by…
- [NTSB FTW01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N5183P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB FTW01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2001 · N5295Q · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA268.md): Cessna 152 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N5357M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the…
- [NTSB FTW00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Saspamco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N64921 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA238.md): Cessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N4711L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.

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## 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" = 'TX' 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
```

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