NTSB investigations: Cessna 152
109 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 152, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB SEA07CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oak Glen, CAThe flight instructors failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, and the tree.NTSB NYC06CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAan in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB SEA04CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach.NTSB FTW04LA211Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Abita Springs, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.NTSB MIA04CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pierson, FLIn flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX03LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…NTSB LAX02LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot lost awareness of his location and collided with trees. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and night conditions.NTSB CHI02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Christopher, ILThe in-flight collision with a Canadian goose, which caused substantial damage to the airplane's right wing. A factor to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB FTW02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKthe instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.NTSB NYC02FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Middlefield, CTThe 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 SEA01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corvallis, ORThe 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 LAX00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Borrego Springs, CAThe 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 NYC00FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · N. Stonington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB MIA00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLThe inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for his failure to take the controls from the student and initiate a go-around earlier following the airplane drifting off the runway centerline.NTSB DEN99LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UTAn inadvertent collision with a bird.NTSB NYC99LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sublett, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with a perceived excessive fuel consumption, and delaying his decision to execute a precautionary until night, which resulted in the airplane impacting wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack…NTSB MIA98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.NTSB MIA98LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.NTSB CHI98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodstock, ILthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA110Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plaquemine, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.NTSB FTW97FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKThe flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.NTSB NYC97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baltimore, MDthe student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…NTSB SEA96LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stehekin, WAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that the airplane would remain clear of trees during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude, and the proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB MIA96FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance because of gastroenteritis and use of the prescription drug Phenergan (promethazine).NTSB ATL96FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Talladega, ALfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXthe pilot's improper preflight by failing to ensure the mixture control was properly set before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).NTSB MIA96LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eastman, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel consumption calculations, and the decision not to refuel. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion, and the pilot- in-command's decision to operate the airplane with the fuel gauges inoperative.NTSB FTW95LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bristow, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the fence at the end of the airstrip.NTSB FTW95FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's intentional low level flying and not maintaining a clearance from the trees. A factor was the pilot exceeded the maximum allowable gross weight of the airplane.NTSB FTW95LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakgrove, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…NTSB ATL95LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB CHI94LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Decatur, INthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the tower.NTSB NYC94LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152-II · Enfield, NYThe pilot-in-command's attempt to take off under conditions beyond the performance capabilities of the airplane.NTSB MIA94FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to…NTSB FTW94FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKWas the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.NTSB LAX93LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.NTSB MIA93LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a climb.NTSB FTW93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waco, TXThe students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilotNTSB MIA93LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Mccoy, FLThe in-flight collision with a large bird.NTSB LAX93LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fontana, CAThe noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.NTSB FTW92LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB NYC92FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PAThe pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC91LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…NTSB BFO91LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VAImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.NTSB ATL91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hampton, GAThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.NTSB DEN91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Timberon, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and selection of the wrong runway. Related factors were: the rising terrain, trees, and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB MIA91LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.NTSB NYC91LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sherburne, NYThe pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude to outclimb surrounding terrain.