# NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2009

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 ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA430.md): Cessna 152 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N5155B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear strut.
- [NTSB ERA09CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N69124 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB WPR09FA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA398.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N67361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA413.md): Cessna 152 · Ponce, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N5518P · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s impact with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA373.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N49897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA387.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N67797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA367.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N95144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA306.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N49396 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA292.md): Cessna 152 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N6529M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' decision to fly at a low altitude and their inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA280.md): Cessna 152 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR09LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA205.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N48259 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
- [NTSB ANC09LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N46326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N64988 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N6285M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N95429 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA181.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N94563 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N94626 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N48761 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N6300Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2009 · N95606 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA142.md): Cessna 152 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N48570 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6566P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N45969 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.

## 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") = 2009
  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=2009

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