NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, GA
50 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 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\" = 'GA' 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" = 'GA' 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 ERA17LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Winder, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB ERA16CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Newnan, GAThe student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop…NTSB ERA16LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAThe pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires.NTSB ERA13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hinesville, GAThe pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL04CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Waycross, GAThe pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence. .NTSB MIA02LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valdosta, GAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.NTSB ATL02LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elberton, GAThe student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.NTSB MIA00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cornelia, GAthe pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runwayNTSB MIA99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.NTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…NTSB ATL98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared 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 ATL97LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GApremature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI).NTSB ATL96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baxley, GAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL96LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Rincon, GAInaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees).NTSB MIA96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.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 ATL95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Juliette, GAThe pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.NTSB ATL94LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chamblee, GAInadequate maintenance by the operator, worn piston rings, and failure to overhaul the engine when due.NTSB ATL94LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chamblee, GAThe student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL93FA061Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:…NTSB ATL93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atlanta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ATL92LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manchester, GAThe inadequate in-flight planning by the pilot.NTSB ATL92LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL92LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe improper in-flight decision by the instructor pilot to attempt a precautionary off airport landing when no emergency existed. Factors related to the accident were the fog and low ceilings in the area at the time.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 ATL88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe acft was taxiing for departure when a gust of wind lifted the left wing and the acft overturned. The surface winds were reported at 16 knots with gusts to 27 knots. The plt stated that proper flight control inputs were used for taxiing in windy conditions.NTSB ATL86LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marietta, GADuring an attempted touch and go landing the student plt lost directional control of the acft. The acft ballooned during touchdown, veered off the rwy and nosed over.NTSB ATL85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baxley, GAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop.NTSB ATL84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe plt departed deland, FL, for Columbus, GA, with an intended fuel stop at americus, GA. While en route from deland to americus the ceiling became lower than forecast and the plt made the decision to fly at 8500 ft MSL staying above the cloud layer. With…NTSB MIA84FA241Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valdosta, GAThe two acft collided about a mile east of the arpt on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. One of the acft, N25853,called Valdosta radio and reported left downwind for rwy 17.Valdosta advised that another acft had just departed rwy 17 2 minutes prior.…NTSB ATL83FA263Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roopville, GAAccording to a witness, just after takeoff the acft began a left turn which suddenly steepened. The acft returned to a wings level attitude and a power reduction was heard. The acft again rolled into a left turn and the witness heard an increase in power. The…NTSB ATL83LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Benning, GAStudent was doing a touch and go landing. While changing flap, carb heat and applying full throttle aircraft veered left. Recovery was attempted throttle off but aircraft left runway and collapsed nose gear, before flipping over.NTSB ATL83FKG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Doraville, GAThe pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged.NTSB ATL82IA218Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hampton, GADuring taxi after landing, this aircraft struck 3 aircraft positioned on the northside of the taxiway. The parked aircraft were normally tied down on the south side of the taxiway, but had been repositioned by airport personnel to facilitate cutting the grass…NTSB ATL81FA089Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Decatur, GANTSB ATL81DLA07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Folkston, GANTSB ATL80DKG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GANTSB ATL80DKG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Griffin, GANTSB ATL80FKG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Stone Mountain, GANTSB MIA80FKG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Snellville, GANTSB MIA79DLA44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Nashville, GANTSB MIA79FKG29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Cobbtown, GANTSB MIA79FKG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Atlanta, GANTSB MIA78FKG76Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Birmingham, GANTSB MIA78DLA46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Moultrie, GA