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NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, SC

41 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.

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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" = 'SC' 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

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\" = 'SC' 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" = 'SC' 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

Run 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 ERA10LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moore, SCThe certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 28, 2009 · N49897 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.Apr 5, 2003 · N6599B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL03LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground.Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.Jun 29, 1998 · N6363B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Georgetown, SCthe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed NTSB MIA97LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orangeburg, SCFailure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hartsville, SCThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.Oct 4, 1996 · N94526 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, SCthe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.Jan 23, 1996 · N65465 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · W. Columbia, SCThe student pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft, resulting in a hard landing.Aug 27, 1994 · N94194 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Andrews, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.May 16, 1994 · N211SP · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Allendale, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude while in the VFR traffic pattern, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors were; his failure to comply with school directives by not obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight, and the rain,…Mar 14, 1994 · N67581 · Destroyed NTSB ATL94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pelion, SCInadequate supervision by the instructor and inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. The unfavorable wind condition for supervised solo landing training was a factor.Jan 16, 1994 · N69046 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edisto Island, SCFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Summerville, SCThe poor preflight planning by the pilot.Feb 3, 1993 · N757AC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · York, SCFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: excessive workload (task overload) and diverted attention.Aug 3, 1989 · N5292M · Destroyed NTSB ATL88LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCThe pilot was conducting a maintenance test flight when he experienced a drop in engine RPM. After a series of bangs the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing into a rough field. The engine examination disclosed that no. 1 piston had failed. The engine…May 20, 1988 · N94533 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Florence, SCThe accident occurred as the student pilot was attempting to depart rwy 27. He reported that the airplane began to turn to the left as he initiated rotation. He was unable to correct the turn, and he attempted to abort the takeoff. The airplane veered off of…May 18, 1988 · N757VH · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88FA150Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moncks Corner, SCApr 22, 1988 · N94251 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · York, SCThe acft was to be ferried back to the home arpt after an eng overhaul. The plt rprtd it was located on rough/sod & required full power to taxi from the parking area. After the acft began moving, he attempted to make a rgt turn onto the taxiway. However, he…Apr 15, 1988 · N93802 · Minor damage NTSB ATL88LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Charleston, SCThe student plt rptd that the airplane was low on final appch, and that he applied pwr to maintain altitude. After crossing the rwy threshold, he reduced the pwr to idle & lowered the nose to maintain airspeed. He initiated a flare prior to touchdown, but the…Apr 1, 1988 · N68726 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCThe student plt was performing a normal landing with a crosswind from the left. The acft was drifting to the right at touchdown and was partially off the rwy to the right. The plt attempted to use the brakes and keep the acft's ground track parallel with the…Oct 21, 1987 · N94126 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe student pilot was flying solo for the first time. Two landings had been completed successfully. The pilot misjudged the final approach and touched down short of the runway. The aircraft landed hard causing the nose gear to collapse.Oct 14, 1987 · N5117B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe student plt was unable to recall anything about the acdt. A plt/a&p observing the t.o. stated that the acft lifted off and climbed to 50-60 ft. when a flock of black birds flew up into the path of the acft. The acft pitchedup, yawed slightly, turned about…Jan 13, 1987 · N757XP · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCOne blade of the fixed pitch propeller separated 3' from the hub during a routine instructional flight. The imbalance resulted in a broken engine mount and a total loss of power was experienced. A forced landing was made in a soft field during which, the…Nov 9, 1986 · N6537P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL85LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hilton Head Is., SCThe commercial/cfi plt and a passenger were flying just off shore at about 700 ft when the engine quit. He could not clear trees along the shore and the beach was unusable due to fallen trees. The plt landed in the ocean and both occupants swam to shore. The…Aug 3, 1985 · N67998 · Destroyed NTSB ATL84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student plt reported he picked up a slight crosswind during his descent for landing. The acft touched down on the main landing gear wings level, started to veer left & did not respond to right rudder pressure. The plt applied max braking but the acft ran…Dec 20, 1983 · N69069 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCThe student pilot stated he attempted to land beyond the mid-point of the runway from a high threshold position with full flaps deployed. The aircraft was forced onto the runway, bounced 3 times, and the nose gear collapsed.Dec 28, 1982 · N6537P · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Charleston, SCPlt made steep turn after takeoff & stalled. Acft came to rest on the arpt about 1500 ft from the point where the takeoff run was initiated & about 200 ft north of rwy 9. It was necessary for the plt to be airborne by 0700 in order for him to make his first…Jul 13, 1982 · N6234L · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA077Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Allendale, SCDuring a solo three hundred mile cross country flight the student pilot stated that he strayed to the south of his intended course. He subsequently became disoriented and after circling an area for about 30 minutes began to panic and elected to land. The…Mar 20, 1982 · N757VV · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DLG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Grantiteville, SCThe pilot was unable to find the airport at his intended destination. He saw another airport and elected to land. A no-flap approach was made to rwy 24 with a north wind. The aircraft touched down about 500 feet from the departure end and then became airborne…Jan 8, 1982 · N25225 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FLG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Clemson, SCDec 6, 1981 · N64842 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FLG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Hilton Head, SCNov 26, 1981 · N46660 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Murrells Inlet, SCNov 4, 1980 · N89096 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Williamton, SCApr 23, 1979 · N25833 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLG18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Folly Beach, SCFeb 2, 1979 · N65492 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLG15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Mullins, SCDec 26, 1978 · N648CA · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Ridgeland, SCDec 26, 1978 · N757DT · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLG09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Manning, SCDec 6, 1978 · N714WK · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FLG10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · High Falls, SCFeb 19, 1978 · N49799 · Substantial damage