NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, TN
47 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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 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\" = 'TN' 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" = 'TN' 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 ERA09CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Memphis, TNThe pilots' decision to fly at a low altitude and their inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering.NTSB NYC08FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rossville, TNUndetermined.NTSB ATL05CA045Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Nashville, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel system blockage.NTSB ATL02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, TNThe flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power.NTSB ATL01LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA00FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNthe flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…NTSB MIA00LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.NTSB ATL99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shelbyville, TNWater contamination of the fuel supply, resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ATL97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dunlap, TNa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.NTSB ATL95FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dresden, TNThe pilot in command's (CFI) impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his failure to maintain separation from terrain.NTSB ATL94LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Linden, TNThe pilot's improper use of the rudder which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ATL94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lebanon, TNThe student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to develop takeoff power. The student pilot also delayed in relinquishing the flight control of the airplane to the flight instructor. A…NTSB ATL93LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.NTSB ATL93LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grandview, TNFailure of the aircraft battery.NTSB ATL93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Knoxville, TNThe pilots poor inflight decision to attempt to land the aircraft in an unsuitable area.NTSB ATL92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shelbyville, TNThe improper level off by the student pilot because of misjudging the airplane's altitude above the runway. A factor was her diverted attention by an aircraft behind her in the traffic pattern.NTSB ATL91LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Benton, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL91LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL91LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNThe inadvertent stall of the aircraft, encountered as a result of the student pilot's inability to maintain the proper compensation for wind and the lack of total experience of the student pilot.NTSB ATL91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Centerville, TNThe propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.NTSB ATL90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport.NTSB ATL89FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tiptonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues, his habit of making shallow climbs after takeoff, his lack of recent night flying experience, and the trees.NTSB ATL89LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson, TNThe separation of the mixture cable from the carburetor. Contributing factor(s) was: inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane and the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL89LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bolivar, TNThe pilot's failure to properly plan required fuel for this flight which resulting in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field.NTSB ATL89LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blountville, TNCarburetor ice. The pilot failed to apply carburetor heat in a timely and adequate manner. This failure resulted in the accumulation of ice to a point of failure of the engine which eliminated the heat necessary to remove the ice.NTSB ATL88LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Somerville, TNThe CFI was attempting a demonstration of a forced landing following a simulated loss of engine power. Just as he started to recover and climb back to altitude, the student plt spotted wires and yelled. Company policy required a recovery at 500 ft. the…NTSB ATL88FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oliver Springs, TNThe plt had deptd from a small airport nr kingston, TN mid afternoon and had landed at another about 30 nmi to the NE. He remained on the ground 30-45 min departing between 1530-1545. According to info gathered, the aircraft was observed to fly over the oak…NTSB ATL87LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bolivar, TNThe student plt reported that he flared excessively during touchdown while practicing a touch & go landing, causing the airplane to balloon. The airplane subsequently touched down again and headed toward the left side of the rwy. The student plt stated that…NTSB ATL86LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Memphis, TNWhile returning from an instrument training flight, the aircraft lost total power and the CFI attempted an emergency landing on a road. During the attempted landing the aircraft collided with a road sign and was substantially damaged. The pilot related that…NTSB ATL86LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNDuring landing roll the student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and collided with a tree adjacent to the runway.NTSB ATL86LLT07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Dyersburg, TNThe acft collided with trees on the edge of a 5000 ft open field during a precautionary landing after the student plt on his first solo x-country became lost & confused. He landed off arpt even though he still had about 3 hrs fuel. Wx was not threatening and…NTSB ATL86LLT02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Knoxville, TNThe plt was on a personal night proficiency flt. He made 2 stop & go landings without incident. On the 3rd landing, the acft touched down about 50 to 60 ft short of the rwy on upsloping terrain & the nose gear collapsed. The plt stated that he was making a…NTSB ATL85LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Memphis, TNAcft bounced during lndg in 10KT x-wind. The stu plt was on his 3rd unsupvr solo. The acft went off the rwy on the rt side & collapsed the nose lndg gear. The student had 28 hrs total flt time with a logbook restriction entered by his instructor to restrict…NTSB ATL84LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Clarksville, TNThe 13 hour student pilot was on her first supervised solo flight. The wind was reported calm and the student pilot had made two touch and go's. on the third, she added full power for takeoff and the aircraft veered left. She attempted to correct by using the…NTSB ATL84FLT01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Clifton, TNAccording to the plt, he was descending from 8500 ft to 2500 ft when the eng quit without warning at aprx 4500 ft. he stated that he made a 'mayday' call & attempted to make an emergency landing in a field. However, the acft hit some trees at the edge of the…NTSB ATL83LKW02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Nashville, TNThe acft propeller struck a deplaned female passenger as she proceeded to the front of the acft prior to engine shutdown. The plt stated that his attention was primarily on the fact that the idle RPM seemed high to him and he failed to note his passenger exit…NTSB ATL83LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chattanooga, TNThe acft was damaged in an off airport forced landing during a cross-country after the engine failed from fuel exhaustion. The student pilot had departed for the cross-coutry with 24.5 usable gallons on board. He departed at 1240 hrs EDT and at 1620 he made a…NTSB ATL81FKW25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Columbia, TNNTSB ATL81DKW19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Collegedale, TNNTSB ATL80FKW23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNNTSB ATL80DKW14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Greenville, TNNTSB IAD80FKW11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNNTSB IAD80FA034Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 152 · Apison, TNNTSB IAD80FLT05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Memphis, TNNTSB IAD79FA018Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 152 · Linden, TNNTSB IAD78FLT08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Memphis, TN