NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, OR
36 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
| 1977 | 2 |
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| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
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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\" = 'OR' 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" = 'OR' 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 WPR24LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn.NTSB WPR23LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.NTSB GAA19CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Madras, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR18LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.NTSB GAA16CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount.NTSB GAA16CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB WPR12LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.NTSB SEA06CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA02LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORAn improper flare during the landing. Not performing a proper recovery from a bounced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Troutdale, ORImproper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker.NTSB SEA01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.NTSB SEA00LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors.NTSB SEA98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, ORThe pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain.NTSB SEA98LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcminnville, ORDisconnection of the throttle cable at the throttle-to-carburetor adapter plate and the failure of the student pilot to shut the aircraft's engine down once a safe landing was assured. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and overloading…NTSB SEA98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORthe pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA93LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, improper flare, and improper recovery from a forced landing.NTSB SEA90LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Scio, ORAn inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and inadequate clearance to avoid colliding with trees.NTSB SEA90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree.NTSB SEA89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mollala, ORPilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain.NTSB SEA89LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Medford, ORThe pilot departed the airport without obtaining fuel. Approximately 15 gallons of fuel was on board which would make the fuel tanks about one-half full. At the time of the accident the aircraft had been airborne for over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Dark visual…NTSB SEA88LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cottage Grove, ORA loss of power occurred after takeoff from runway 33, during turn from upwind to crosswind, while doing touch and go landings. After checking the fuel selector and applying carburetor heat, the instructor pilot made a right turn back to the runway. The wind…NTSB SEA88LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cascade Locks, ORThe student pilot reported that during cruise while on a solo cross country training flight the engine began to surge. He called ATC and was directed to the nearest available airport. The student pilot landed long and fast and departed theend of the runway.…NTSB SEA88LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yoncalla, ORStudent plt was at 8500 ft crz when pwr loss occurred. Forced lndg made in open field where acft collided with fence on lndg roll. Engine ran normally post-mishap. Fuel sample clear of water or other contaminant. Plt did not use carb heat when pwr loss…NTSB SEA86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ontario, ORA forced landing occurred due to a total loss of power. Landing was accomplished onto a freshly plowed potato field where substantial damage occurred. No reason for the loss of power could be determined.NTSB SEA85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Independence, ORThe plt descended to a low alt over a river to look for birds. While over the river the plt spotted pwr lines at an alt of aprx 75 ft AGL. An attempt was made to fly under the lines, but the tail contacted the wires severing aprx 6 inches off the top portion…NTSB SEA84LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burns, ORDuring flt over a mountainous area, the plt became lost & called a flt service station. Subsequently, he was located & given vectors to the Burns arpt. However, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion & the plt made a forced landing about 2 from the arpt.…NTSB SEA83LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cascade Locks, ORThe acft collided with a guard rail after making a forced landing on a highway during a student solo cross-country flight. The flight had originated at vancouver WA, and the student pilot had been instructed to refuel at pendleton, OR.a landing was made at…NTSB SEA82DA144Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152-II · Grants Pass, ORThe instructor pilot stated that the student was having difficulty aligning the aircraft with the runway during the landing approach. As they approached the runway he instructed the student to "get the nose up." At an altitude of approximately three feet, the…NTSB SEA82DYM05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Sheridan, ORNTSB SEA80DYM47Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Milton-Freewtr, ORNTSB SEA80FYM06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Newberg, ORNTSB SEA79FYK28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Creswell, ORNTSB SEA79FYM29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Independence, ORNTSB SEA78DYM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Dayton, ORNTSB SEA77DYM35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Pendleton, OR