# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1997

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 NYC98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N22LU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N68318 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not identifying unsuitable terrain (snowbank) in the landing area, and his not selecting the proper touchdown point. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX98FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA045.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N757FT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The solo student's failure to see and follow the other aircraft on the downwind as he had been instructed. Factors influencing this accident was the failure of the pilots in the other aircraft to see and avoid the aircraft encroaching on his flight path; the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N49908 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N68327 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly secure the oilcap/dipstick within it's integral oil filler tube during his preflight inspection.
- [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 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 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 FTW98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N93116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA079.md): Cessna 152 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N68299 · Destroyed
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), by switching 'OFF' the fuel selector valve of the single-engine airplane (starving the engine of fuel) to 'simulate' an emergency. Factors relating to the accident were: the soft and uneven…
- [NTSB NYC98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N6154Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N67293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA003.md): Cessna 152 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N89627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA003.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N94999 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1997 · N65406 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure an adequate preflight of the airplane, and his failure to properly quantify or verify the fuel onboard before departing on a dual instruction flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA333.md): Cessna 152 · Zavalla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA309.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N65273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA125.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX97LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA305.md): Cessna 152 · Mecca, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N152RJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel.
- [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 ATL97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N6270H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 IAD97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N89242 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N93011 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA108.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N152DG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right nose wheel steering linkage. The close proximity of the fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N4870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB FTW97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N5238H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N64954 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB FTW97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA243.md): Cessna 152 · Gorman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6099L · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a fluctuation in the electrical system, due to an undetermined reason, the student pilot's lack of…
- [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 MIA97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.
- [NTSB NYC97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N4929B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.
- [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 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 CHI97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Paragon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4757B · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were aerobatics were performed and improper use of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N714VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA183.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N5225B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N152TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the student pilot's flight instructor, rain, fog, strong crosswinds, a…
- [NTSB MIA97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA133.md): Cessna 152 · La Crosse, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N5442B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total…
- [NTSB LAX97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA148.md): Cessna 152 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N64845 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's collision with mountainous terrain due to his failure to follow published high density altitude departure procedures during climb out, and route selection which exceeded the airplane's maximum climb performance specifications. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N6359M · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997
  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&year=1997

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