NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, TX
244 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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| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN25LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.NTSB CEN25LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB CEN22LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Cresson, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB CEN21LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20CA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB GAA20CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Sherman/Dennison, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA19CA566Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN19LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.NTSB GAA19CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, TXThe passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to…NTSB CEN19LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA18CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denison, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN17LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Porte, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water contamination.NTSB GAA16CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN16LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s…NTSB CEN15IA230Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pilot Point, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto.NTSB CEN15CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.NTSB CEN15CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXThe pilot's inadequate flight preparation and navigation during a training flight resulting in collision with low wires.NTSB CEN14LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe in-flight failure of the right wing’s rear spar.NTSB CEN14FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot’s failure to identify the water contamination of the fuel system during his preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the airplane’s initial climb.NTSB CEN13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · College Station, TXThe failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.NTSB CEN13LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · College Station, TXThe flight instructor’s and commercial pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a collision during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to activate the transponder before departure,…NTSB CEN12CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing and subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB CEN10CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hearne, TXThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXFailure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Castroville, TXAn improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.NTSB DFW08CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DFW08LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW07CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB DFW07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in the airplane's being blown over.NTSB DFW07CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's encounter with porpoise following a hard landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.NTSB DFW06CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.NTSB DFW05CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Galveston, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB DFW05CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW04LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW03LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB FTW03FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB FTW02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Braunfels, TXthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Weatherford, TXThe student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by…NTSB FTW01LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Denison, TXthe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB FTW01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, TXmaintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00FA268Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Navasota, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the…NTSB FTW00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saspamco, TXthe failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TXThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.