# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2001

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 FTW02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA047.md): Curtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…
- [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 IAD02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA017.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA032.md): Cessna 152 · Poplarville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N89645 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…
- [NTSB IAD02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N5195B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during landing rollout and impact with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.
- [NTSB FTW02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N67797 · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA009.md): Cessna 152 · Middlefield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N94567 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rising terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB MIA02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA005.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N4768Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear due to overload.
- [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 NYC01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N757PZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N6182R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were improper touchdown point, rough terrain, and the nose gear collapse.
- [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 MIA01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N96064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA201.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N89803 to insure his brakes were set and that the airplane was not rolling prior to diverting his attention to duties inside the cockpit, resulting in N89803 rolling forward and colliding with N8660Q which was parked in front of…
- [NTSB MIA01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA198.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N944AC · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing on the nose landing gear, collapse of the nose landing, the airplane sliding off the runway, and the airplane being destroyed by a postcrash fire.
- [NTSB LAX01LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA263.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N67418 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA084.md): Cessna 152 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N48228 · Substantial damage
  > collision with a deer during take-off roll.
- [NTSB FTW01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA082.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N4662Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N46326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and a rough/uneven takeoff area.
- [NTSB NYC01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N5286P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the airplane after bouncing the landing. A factor in the accident was her heightened anxiety over making her first solo landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.
- [NTSB MIA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N152LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing an airplane for parking resulting in an on ground collision with a fixed object (Hangar/Building.)
- [NTSB FTW01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Lapace, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N1FC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot flared the airplane high, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Patriot, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6154Q · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate rotation speed and compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gust.
- [NTSB CHI01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Roscommon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N45943 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the aircraft being near gross weight, the high density altitude, the rough runway condition, and the tree line. An additional factor to the accident…
- [NTSB IAD01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2001 · N135GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2001 · N757XS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the elevator control.
- [NTSB NYC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA102.md): Cessna 152 · La Grange, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N95655 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude. A factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB LAX01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N5377M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N757GP · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N24950 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and subsequently a nose over.
- [NTSB DEN01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N152RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [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 MIA01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N942AC · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to his improper landing flare height and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose landing gear collapse, and excursion off the runway.
- [NTSB LAX01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N68763 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.
- [NTSB CHI01FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA085.md): Cessna 152 · Horicon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N5085P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin. Additional factors included the aerobatic manuevers, low altitude, and the procedures not followed.
- [NTSB FTW01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA058.md): Cessna 152 · Platter, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N114SS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB MIA01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA068.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2001 · N152DF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a crosswind. This resulted in the airplane departing the runway, colliding with a berm/ridge, becoming airborne, and colliding with the terrain in a nose down attitude.
- [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 CHI01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N714UA · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in iniating remedial action to arrest the sink rate which developed on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath on final approach and the snow bank which the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N5394Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind, the pilots lack of total experience, and the snow covered terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N108ES · Destroyed
  > Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2001 · N6165M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind during final approach and her improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2001 · N68472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the crosswind weather condition.

## 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") = 2001
  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=2001

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