# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2000

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 CHI01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N757DX · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…
- [NTSB ATL01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N5288P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.
- [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.
- [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 LAX01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N5447L · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's habit interference, from his previous training in a different type of airplane, that precipitated his improper use of the elevator control during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA024.md): Cessna 152 · Alpine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N24961 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N65671 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted 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 FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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.
- [NTSB NYC00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA234.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N67495 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.
- [NTSB CHI00LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA313.md): Cessna 152 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N5354M · Substantial damage
  > the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA261.md): Cessna 152 · New London, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N757MF · Substantial damage
  > the fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA234.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N68168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA238.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N93589 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…
- [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 CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA232.md): Cessna 152 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N93289 · Substantial damage
  > the non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor decision to practice instruction with an unqualified pilot prior to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA266.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB CHI00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA202.md): Cessna 152 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N69066 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA252.md): Cessna 152 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N6439M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA00FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA201.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N89043 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…
- [NTSB NYC00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N48858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N6432M · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged flare and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing performed by the student pilot.
- [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 NYC00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA177.md): Cessna 152 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Karval, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2000 · N46935 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent flight into the clouds, and his becoming spatially disorientated.
- [NTSB FTW00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N94290 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2000 · N67608 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his misjudged in-flight planning, and his failure to flare during the landing attempt. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection when he refueled the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA209.md): Cessna 152 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N5538M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident were terrain induced windshear and sudden wind shift and the pilot/flight instructor's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW00FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA154.md): Cessna 152 · Noble, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N45973 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA140.md): Cessna 152 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N68182 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the student pilot and the improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB LAX00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA194.md): Cessna 152 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N25213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the airplane drifting into a nearby tree.
- [NTSB MIA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N92995 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.
- [NTSB LAX00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA171.md): Cessna 152 · Austin, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N67435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…
- [NTSB LAX00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N152SC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the student pilot becoming disoriented and lost.
- [NTSB LAX00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N6251Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind and to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N46912 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N94912 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N757JE · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6251B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6375H · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ANC00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N96082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during an attempted go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB MIA00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2000 · N569JH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot by allowing the student to fly in gusty wind conditions with excessive crosswinds that resulting in the student pilot not maintaining control and nosing the aircraft over.
- [NTSB FTW00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N68333 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA103.md): Cessna 172K · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2000 · N79960 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and…
- [NTSB NYC00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2000 · N67639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

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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") = 2000
  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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