NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, AR
30 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2015 | 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\" = 'AR' 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" = 'AR' 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 CEN15FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Batesville, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…NTSB FTW01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springdale, ARthe instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW00FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Village, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control during landing.NTSB FTW97LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Clinton, ARthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to obtain or maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.NTSB FTW96FA108Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, ARloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at low altitude. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.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 FTW94LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arkadelphia, ARLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB MKC89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft Smith, ARInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.NTSB MKC87LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Forrest City, ARThe student pilot was landing after one leg of a solo cross-country flight. The airplane ran off the right side of the runway and into a small drainage ditch.NTSB MKC86LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot stated that he was level at 3,000 feet, and had the airport in sight when he experienced a fluctuation in engine RPM. The pilot further stated that he continued the flight but that the engine quit when the aircraft was over the airport. The p.I.c.…NTSB MKC86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hughes, ARThe training flt progressed normally until a loss of pwr forced the student pilot and instructor to make a forced landing to a plowed field short of theri destination airport. The subsequent landing substaintially damaged their aircraft. An engine inspection…NTSB MKC85LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrison, ARAfter an en route stop, on a x-country flt, the student plt was taxiing to takeoff again. While proceeding northbound with a left x-wind, the plt applied braking action to slow the acft for a turn. At about that time, the acft veered to the right, went down…NTSB MKC85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corning, ARThe student plt became disoriented while on a solo cross country flt. When the acft became low on fuel the plt decided to land on a plowed fld. The fld was soft and the acft nosed over shortly after touchdown.NTSB MKC85FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ashdown, ARAcft made two passes over residence to alert friend to go to nearby ag strip to pick up plt & pax. Acft was then seen flying in area at low alt & slow speed by the friend as she proceeded to the strip. She looked away from the acft momentarily & when she…NTSB MKC84LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · No.Little Rock, ARThe acft collided with a rwy light and nosed over during landing in a x-wind. The wind was reported to the student as from 040 degrees at 9 KTS at takeoff and 070 degrees at 11 KTS when she returned to land. These winds converted to a 90 degree x-wind of 6.5…NTSB MKC84LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · N.Carlisle, ARThe acft nosed over after swerving off the rwy into soft sod during landing. The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt andpracticing touch and go landings. This was the plts 1st landing at carlisle arpt where the wind was of more velocity and greater angle than…NTSB FTW84LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Winslow, ARDuring a wx briefing before takeoff, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. About 12 to 15 min after takeoff, he was forced to descend to maintain visual contact. He deviated south to avoid a rain shower. Subsequently, the plt realized he had…NTSB FTW83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bentonville, ARThe pilot reported that after the acft went off the right side of the runway during landing it went through a drainage ditch and once again became airborne. After the acft landed the second time in a muddy field the nose gear collapsed resulting in damage to…NTSB FTW82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Clarksville, ARThe pilot reported that after landing at ozark, AR, no fuel was available. Therefore, he proceeded to obtain fuel at Clarksville, AR, a distance of about 15 miles. After takeoff, he encountered moderate turbulence, leveled at about 600 ft, and reduced power…NTSB FTW82DA077Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Arkadelphia, ARThe pilot elected to practice a forced landing pattern to a large rice field. As he passed over a stand of pine trees on final approach, he heard a loud thump. He increased power and returned to the airport. En route, he noted a dent on the leading edge of…NTSB FTW81FPG25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · N Little Rock, ARNTSB FTW81FPG06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Jasper, ARNTSB FTW80DRJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Texarkana, ARNTSB FTW79FPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Magnolia, ARNTSB FTW79DPG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Mcgehee, ARNTSB FTW78DPG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Fort Smith, ARNTSB FTW78FPG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Eldorado, AR