NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, AK
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 152. 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
| 1978 | 1 |
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| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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" 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 ANC22LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Chickaloon, AKThe flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ANC09LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a high density altitude.NTSB ANC09LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions.NTSB ANC01LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Haines, AKThe 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 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 ANC99LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kenai, AKThe loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated with the accident was air traffic control personnel's failure to issue a safety advisory.NTSB ANC95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKA failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the student pilot's landing approach. The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and distance to the runway touch-down point, and a snow berm at the approach end of the runway were…NTSB ANC94LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kenai, AKFuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot-in-command's failure to refuel. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB ANC94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the frozen main landing gear brake shoe, the uncontrolled airport operations by airport personnel and extreme low temperature…NTSB ANC93FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night and the inadequate surveillance of the operation by the club management.NTSB ANC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Skwentna, AKThe student pilots failure to maintain directional control during a go around. Factors relating to the accident were the soft runway conditions and the inadequacy of training in the maneuver attempted by the student.NTSB ANC92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were his psychological condition.NTSB ANC92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the icy runway condition, and the pilot's lack of total…NTSB ANC92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beluga, AKAn exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain, and trees.NTSB ANC91FA104Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKA loss of power due to undetermined causes. Factors include objects in the flight path encountered during the emergency descent.NTSB ANC91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodchopper Crk, AKEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB ANC90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's improper flare on touchdown.NTSB ANC89LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kenai, AKImproper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB ANC89LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Nenana, AKThe instructor pilot was demonstrating a soft-field landing to his student pilot when he flared the airplane too high, and allowed the crosswind to carry the airplane off the left side of the runway where it hit a runway light and a snow berm, then nosed…NTSB ANC88LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Big Lake, AKThe newly certificated private pilot was attempting to perform a soft-field, touch-and-go landing at an unimproved, off-airport site in deep snow. The airplane's main landing gear became mired in the snow, the nose wheel pitched down and the airplane…NTSB ANC88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor was giving dual instruction to a student pilot on night landings. On the sixth touch-and-go landing, the instructor turned the landing light off for a no-light landing. The student landed the aircraft to the right of centerline, and…NTSB ANC87LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lorraine Lake, AKThe pilot stated that he was flying a few feet above the trees when he flew into the water.NTSB ANC87LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Nikolai, AKThe student pilot stated that he was on a solo cross country flight when he reported that he was lost and low on fuel. He attempted an emergency landing but crashed 200 feet short of the runway. The flight instructor stated that the aircraft was out of fuel…NTSB ANC87FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot stated that on the third touch and go he raised the flaps and applied power for takeoff when the aircraft started to skid to the left. He cut power, then lost directional control of the airplane causing the aircraft to strike the snow bank.NTSB ANC86LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alexander River, AKAfter touchdown on a gravel road, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to exit the left side of the road and causing the plane to nose over on its back.NTSB ANC86FA118Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKA ground control (gnd ctl) trainee clrd Cessna 152 (C-152), N757WV, to taxi to rwy 6, then relinquished the gnd ctl psn to a full performance level (fpl) ctlr, who had just signed on duty. The fpl ctlr was aware of the lctn & taxi destn of the C-152, the fpl…NTSB ANC86LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Nenana, AKThe student plt stated that he ran out of fuel on a solo x-country flt after becoming disoriented. A forced landing was made during which the acft nosed over.NTSB ANC85FA125Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Big Lake, AKThe glider plt was in training for a single eng land rating & was indorsed for solo flt. During her training, she & her instructor plt had landed at the Big Lake arpt. She thought that that was her approval to land there solo. However, there were sandy soft…NTSB ANC85FA048Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AKUpon touchdown the acft bounced on the main gear. Control of the acft was lost and it touched back down on a heading aprx 30 degrees right of the rwy heading. The acft then contacted a snow bank alongside the rwy.NTSB ANC84LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Skwentna, AKFBO had been experiencing difficulties with spark plugs and magnetos in this acft. The plt had flown this acft before with recurrent rough running and diminished power symptoms. Eng began to run rough on this flt and plt landed on a sand bar (marked for acft…NTSB ANC84FA182Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Anchorage, AKThe student plt was performing touch-and-go lndg practice. On the second lndg touchdown, the left wing dipped. The plt applied right aileron and the acft continued toward taxi lights. Plt applied left rudder to avoid taxi lights and acft headed toward another…NTSB ANC84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Theodore Creek, AKThe plt stated that during takeoff ground run the wind shifted to a right tailwind & lift off was initiated to clear the trees. He attempted to land on the runway, however the nose wheel struck the grass & the acft flipped over upside down.NTSB ANC84LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Knik Glacier, AKThe acft was climbing as the plt 'flew up' a Glacier. He stated that before the accident, he had made a check of the instruments & outside references & had determined that his rate of climb was adequate to easily clear the ridge. He stated, 'the next thing I…NTSB ANC84LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alexander Creek, AKThe acft experienced an oily windshield with a slight drop in oil pressure. A forced landing was made on an unimproved airstrip and the acft collided with a berm due to the restricted vision from oil on the windshield. Examination of the engine showed the…NTSB ANC84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe student plt was observed to land nose wheel first, bounce to a considerable altitude, nose over and contact the runway on the nose wheel.NTSB ANC84FA059Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKA student plt in a Cessna 152, N45928, was inbound to land on rwy 33 at merrill field at the same time that another student plt in Cessna 152, N6479L, was departing from rwt 15. The student in N6479L was cleared for a 'city high' departure. After taking off,…NTSB ANC84FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe acft had previously been involved in an accident in which the airframe was substantially damaged. It was then rebuilt & put back into service. Since then, it had been flown about 24 hrs using a snow covered rwy for takes & landing. During the 1st…NTSB ANC83LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Eagle River, AKThe acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering during a training flt at an alt of 3000 ft MSL. The acft was destroyed and the 2 occupants seriously injured. The CFI stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions which contributed to the accident…NTSB ANC83LAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe student pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on a runway with patches of ice. He stated that on his second touch-and-go, he touched down to the right of the centerline. Reportedly, he retracted the flaps, added full power, and…NTSB ANC81FAA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Northway, AKNTSB ANC81DAG24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC81FAA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC78FA074Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 152 · Anchorage, AK