NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, MA
39 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 |
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| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 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\" = 'MA' 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'))
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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MA' 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'))
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NTSB NYC04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spencer, MAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salisbury, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB NYC00LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beverly, MAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB IAD97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MAInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · North Andover, MAFuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC97LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Mansfield, MAfailure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…NTSB NYC96LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Worcester, MAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a nose over. His improper flare was a related factor.NTSB NYC96LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAan animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor.NTSB NYC94LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Amherst, MAThe student pilot's inadvertently becoming lost, and the subsequent precautionary landing in a field, resulting in a collision with soft terrain and nose over.NTSB BFO94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.NTSB NYC93LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provincetown, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Improper landing flare is a contributing factor.NTSB BFO93LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Turner Falls, MAThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC93LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orange, MAThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.NTSB NYC93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Petersham, MAThe imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Great Barringto, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC90LA203Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provincetown, MAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…NTSB NYC90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sterling, MAInflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around.NTSB NYC89LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bedford, MAImproper use of throttle and flight controls by the student and inadequate supervision by the CFI which resulted in a stall. The student's lack of total flying experience and the instructor's lack of experience in the type of operation (instructing) were…NTSB NYC89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hyannis, MAThe acft ran off the runway and hit a landing light and terrain as the pilot attempted to make a crosswind landing, at barnstable airport, Hyannis, MA.NTSB NYC88LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chatham, MAThe duration of the pleasure flight was about 25 minutes and was uneventful. The pilot made the approach and entered the traffic pattern in the standard manner and radioed UNICOM of her intentions to land. The pilot stated that she landed longer than usual…NTSB NYC88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pepperell, MAA student pilot on a cross country training flight experienced fuel exhaustion at about 3500 feet. The pilot stated that when the engine lost power he contacted approach control on 121.5 but did not have sufficient altitude to make it to an airport. The…NTSB NYC87FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boxborough, MAThe IFR flight from auburn-lewiston, Maine to the manchester, new hampshire VORTAC facility was without incident. Boston center cleared the flight for the vor/dme instrument approach procedure to runway 21 at the uncontrolled stow/minute man airport, stow,…NTSB NYC87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgartown, MAThe plt rprtd that after he entered the pattern to land on rwy 24, the winds rapidly shifted from a slight x-wind to more of a tail wind. Subsequently, the acft touched down long, went off the left side of the rwy, hit some bushes & nosed over. Rwy 24 was…NTSB NYC87LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Taunton, MAA student pilot allowed the aircraft to drift to the left side of the runway during landing roll. The left main gear caught a snowbank, causing the airplane to pivot counterclockwise into the snow and was substantially damaged.NTSB NYC87LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orange, MAPilot was landing after a cross country solo flight. The aircraft hit a patch of ice and the pilot lost directional control causing the aircraft to collide nose first with a snow bank. The aircraft then swung the right wing around into the snow, causing…NTSB NYC87LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Haverhill, MAThe student plt was on an approved solo x-counrty flt when he became lost. He attempted a landing at an arpt 10 sm away from his arpt of intended landing. Realizing he was high on his first apch, he made a go-around. While making a 360 deg turn with full…NTSB NYC87FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MAPiper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a…NTSB NYC86LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oxford, MAThe plt rprtd he encountered a gust of wind & a wind shift during the flare to land. Subsequently, he lost directional control & the acft went off the side of the rwy, collided with a man-made pyramid of stone & rotated upside down. The plt rprtd the winds…NTSB NYC86LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pittsfield, MAThe Cessna 152 was making a touch and go. The student pilot reported the landing was good and when he applied power, the aircraft veered left off the runway, struck a ditch and flipped over. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft received substantial…NTSB NYC84LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hopedale, MADuring the sixth landing on the dual instructional flt, the acft veered to the left. The instructor took over the controls and applied right rudder but the acft contacted a snow bank and nosed over.NTSB NYC84LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fitchburg, MAThe plt of N45945 stated that upon entering downwind for rwy 32 she reported her position on UNICOM, but did not receivea reply. She continued her approach failing to report base and final positions. At aprx 500 ft on final apch she felt the acft buffet and…NTSB NYC84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlborough, MAThe acft collided with trees during final approach to land. The acft was on a short final to rwy 32 at marborough when the left wheel and left wing struck tree tops a short way from the rwy threshold. The acft turned about 70 degrees to the left and collided…NTSB NYC82DA228Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Hyannis, MAAfter returning from a cross-country, the pilot landed on runway 23. The wind was reported to be from 240 deg at 10, gusting to 20 KTS. The pilot reported that during the landing, the plane touched down on the main gear, and nosed over onto the propeller. He…NTSB NYC81FNE23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Sterling, MANTSB NYC80DNA11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Plymouth, MANTSB NYC80FA008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 152 · New Bedford, MANTSB NYC78FA098Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Plymouth, MANTSB NYC78FNA48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Bedford, MA