NTSB investigations: Cessna 152
222 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 152, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
Query with SQL
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\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 250))
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 NYC08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB LAX06FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, AZthe failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…NTSB LAX06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Merced, CAthe failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB CHI06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.NTSB SEA05LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB IAD05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertant stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB NYC05FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Williamsburg, OHAn improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.NTSB NYC04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB FTW04LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI03FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Three Oaks, MIThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.NTSB NYC03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB LAX03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pala, CAthe dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an…NTSB CHI03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Red Owl, SDThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.NTSB FTW03FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall . Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude and the prevailing high winds.NTSB FTW03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a simulated forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB ATL02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB MIA02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Poplarville, MSThe 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 NYC01LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Newark, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB CHI01LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peru, ILThe 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 NYC01FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Grange, KYThe 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 NYC01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJThe overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.NTSB LAX01FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpine, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB FTW00FA268Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Navasota, TXthe 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 FTW00LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA00FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNthe 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 LAX00FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palm Springs, CAThe 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 FTW00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Decatur, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.NTSB DEN00FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMThe 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 ANC00LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe 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 MIA00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLthe 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 FTW00LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW00FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB LAX00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Surprise, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground.NTSB MIA00FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tamarac, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp.NTSB MIA99LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chapel Hill, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by marijuana.NTSB SEA99FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain. A factor was mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB FTW99LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, LAThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing.NTSB FTW99LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Washington, OKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin by the student pilot.NTSB CHI99FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Superior, WIthe Certified Flight Instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CHI99LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bloomington, ILThe pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action.NTSB CHI99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lansing, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing flare. A factor related to the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.NTSB IAD99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Caldwell, NJthe student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB MIA98LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dauphin Island, ALFailure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control.NTSB IAD98FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB NYC98FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB LAX97LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZThe 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…