NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, PA
67 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 | 7 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA25LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.NTSB ERA19CA148Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.NTSB ERA09CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, PAThe student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.NTSB NYC07CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.NTSB NYC06CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC05CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, PAThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.NTSB NYC04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.NTSB IAD02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC00LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hazelton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB NYC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB IAD98FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs.NTSB NYC98FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB IAD97LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blue Bell, PAthe pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with the ground.NTSB NYC96FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rush Township, PAthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night.NTSB NYC95LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orson, PAThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.NTSB NYC95LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beaver Falls, PAthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after touchdown.NTSB NYC94LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.NTSB BFO93LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cuddy, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/touchdown. The proximity of the ravine and trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB NYC93LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAImproper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the side of the runway and striking trees.NTSB BFO93LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Cumberland, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC92FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PAThe pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC92LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coatsville, PAThe failure of the student pilot to compensate for adverse winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall and loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC91LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…NTSB NYC91LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Stroudsburg, PAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total flight experience and the unfavorable wind during…NTSB NYC90LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Castle, PAInadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident was the improper use of the flight controls by a student pilot.NTSB NYC89LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hanover, PAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed and directional control during an attempted go around.NTSB NYC88LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Coatesville, PAThe student plt was returning to the airport following a 1 hr local flight. He stated that the engine sputtered and lost power. The plt selected a field for a forced landing and approached it from west to east. The plane struck a road short of the field and…NTSB NYC88LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsville, PAEngine power loss due to fuel starvation which resulted in an emergency landing in a field.NTSB NYC87LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot landed at Butler farm airport. The plt overshot the normal touchdown point at excessive speed. The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway and collided with a three foot deep ditch and was substantially damaged.NTSB NYC87LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Du Bois, PAThe student plt initiated a touch-&-go landing on rwy 7 with a left, quartering headwind. He rprtd that when the acft was at about 10 ft AGL with the left wing 'dipped' into the wind, the left wing & nose dropped & the plane impacted the rwy. The acft then…NTSB NYC87FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152C · Port Matilda, PAThe university student departed the university air park airport in state college, PA on a local flight in VFR weather conditions. The aircraft nosed into the ground in an approximate 70 degree dive about 10 minutes after takeoff. The pilot was engaged in low…NTSB NYC87LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boyertown, PAStudent pilot on a solo cross-country flight experienced fuel exhaustion, landed in a field and collided with a stonewall. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries.NTSB NYC87FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, PAThe student pilot flying a Cessna 152 scheduled his flight period so it coincided with another student pilot flying a Cessna 172. The pilot of the Cessna 172 reported seeing the Cessna 152 enter a two turn spin and recover. He then said he lost sight of the…NTSB NYC86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, PAThe student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then…NTSB NYC86LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hallstead, PAThe airport is located in a valley between two rows of mountains on the ny/pa border. The plt had completed two takeoff and landings to a full stop at night for night currency. After takeoff and leveling off at 2,000 feet MSL and downwind for a left base to…NTSB NYC86LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bloomsburg, PAThe plt landed with a 15 KTS tailwind and over a 30 ft obstacle. The acft touched down 1/2 way down the 2000 ft long rwy. Due to excessive speed the acft went into the overrun and became airborne for a short distance before touching downin a nose low altitude…NTSB NYC85LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Allentown, PAThe acft touched down hard and bounced while landing at Allentown, PA. The plt stated that upon making the landing, the controls felt like the acft's nose wheel had gone flat. As he attempted to pull the nose up, the acft ballooned and came down to the side…NTSB NYC85LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Ebensburg, PAThe student plt was practicing takeoffs and landings when the acft traveled off the left side of the rwy during the fourth landing. Once off the rwy, the acft traveled into a construction area where it nosed over.NTSB NYC85LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Newry, PAThe student pilot, sole occupant was on his first solo flight performing touch and go landings at blue knob valley airport, Newry, Pennsylvania. During a landing. The aircraft touched down left of the centerline and drifted left contacting a barrel with the…NTSB NYC85LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jeannette, PAThe student plt was practicing takeoffs and landings when on the second landing the acft bounced. The acft drifted left of the centerline and landed with the left main gear in soft, wet snow. The acft continued to roll over the snow for aprx 200 ft where it…NTSB NYC85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Franklin, PAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a landing in deep snow at Franklin center arpt after a partial loss or pwr. The CFI and student were practicing apch to landing stall recovery when the eng failed to produce full pwr. There was unsufficient pwr…NTSB NYC85LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Kinzua, PAAfter demonstrating an approach to a simulated forced lndg, plt elected to climb through a saddle in rising terrain. After entering the saddle, plt realized that acft performance might not be sufficient to out climb terrain at full power. Acft collided with…NTSB NYC84LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Washington, PAFuel exhaustion occurred 3.3 hrs into flt. Plt stated tanks appeared to be full on preflight but acft records showed 0.6 hrs flown on previous flight and acft not subsequently refueled. Aprx 1.5 gals found in tanks on post-mishap inspection.NTSB NYC84LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Mercer, PADuring takeoff from ballard field the engine lost partial power. The acft struck a power line during descent, abruptly losing airspeed, and then striking the ground. Post accident investigation revealed the engine spark plug gaps were too wide.NTSB NYC84LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bally, PADuring the initial climb at aprx 10 ft AGL the airspeed dropped to 40 KTS and the stall warning horn came on. The plt pushed the nose down to prevent a stall. The right wing dropped and the acft veered off the rwy on touchdown. The acft then contacted a tree…NTSB NYC84LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mountville, PAThe student plt landed in a corn field short of the rwy on his 3rd solo landing. The plt stated that he 'misjudged the end of the rwy.' He also said he should have had a 'higher approach speed.'NTSB NYC84LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PAThe acft ballooned during the flare for landing & ended up in a nose down condition. The plt said he decided to stall the acft only a few ft off the ground as he estimated 2/3 of the rwy remained & a go-around was not necessary. The acft came to a stop on its…