NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, WA
60 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 | 1 |
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| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR21LA015Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · South Hill, WAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel supply had been completely drained of water, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination.NTSB WPR20CA302Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oak Harbor, WAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR18LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Everett, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, which resulted in total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with objects.NTSB WPR16LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pullman, WAThe student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.NTSB WPR13CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB WPR10CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.NTSB WPR09CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.NTSB LAX07LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monroe, WAA loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.NTSB SEA06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAEncounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.NTSB SEA05LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA05LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Covington, WAThe failure of connecting rods during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. Trees were a factor.NTSB SEA04CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach.NTSB SEA03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors.NTSB SEA99LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kennewick, WAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A contributing factor was gusty winds.NTSB SEA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail wind during the forced landing attempt, and a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB SEA97LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ilwaco, WAThe student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the student pilot's flight instructor, rain, fog, strong crosswinds, a…NTSB SEA97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · College Place, WAThe certified flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing attempt and not perform a go-around, her failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and her failure to apply proper remedial action. A contributing factor was the…NTSB SEA96LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stehekin, WAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that the airplane would remain clear of trees during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude, and the proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB SEA96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chimacum, WAthe pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.NTSB SEA95FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snoqualmie Pass, WAThe pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.NTSB SEA95LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAThe pilot misjudging the flare. A factor to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB SEA94LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAClearance was not maintained by an other person. A factor to the accident was: procedures/directives were inadequate.NTSB SEA94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAThe student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.NTSB SEA93FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marysville, WAThe design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by the student pilot.NTSB SEA92LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the poorly planned approach.NTSB SEA92LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAThe loss of control on takeoff by the pilot due to the improper flap setting, the premature liftoff and his failure to attain proper climb airspeed after takeoff.NTSB SEA91LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Walla Walla, WAThe student pilot's poor compensation for wind conditions. Factors were downdrafts and the student pilots lack of experience in this type of operation.NTSB SEA91LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the ground. Factors include wind gusts.NTSB SEA91LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the soft terrain beside the runway.NTSB SEA91LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monroe, WAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing sute after making the decision to attempt a precautionary landing.NTSB SEA91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pullman, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA89LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alderwood Manor, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind, downdraft,…NTSB SEA89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot's failure to obtain current in-flight wind information in order to calculate that his remaining fuel supply was adequate to reach his final destination. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning.NTSB SEA89FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid N49231, a Cessna 172. Contributing factors were: a flight path directly into the setting sun, and the low light conditions of dusk on the ground below.NTSB SEA89LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Puyallup, WAFailure on the part of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were poor approach and flare technique and lack of recent experience.NTSB SEA88LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAStudent pilot executed improper flare resulting in hard landing. This was a solo flt. The student said he was high on final but thought it was okay. When he flared to land the acft dropped to the rwy and bounced. The student said he added power and raised the…NTSB SEA88LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAThe student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. On the eighth landing the aircraft bounced. The pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft during the attempted recovery. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a power company meter.NTSB SEA88LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Lewis, WAThe pilot had just received his fixed wing rating. The pilot stated that he made a hard landing. The aircraft then began to porpoise. On the third bounce the nosegear failed and the aircraft departed the runway. As the aircraft came to rest a small fire…NTSB SEA88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roche Harbor, WAPlt was attempting no flap landing on down-sloping narrow runway in variable and gusty wind conds. Hard landing resulted in departure from hard surface, encounter with parallel ditch and rock, and noseover.NTSB SEA88LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gold Bar, WAThe instructor pilot and his dual student flew into a canyon area. The aircraft was allowed to fly too close to rising terrain which the aircraft was unable to outclimb. During a turn to reverse direction the aircraft collided with terrain. The CFI stated…NTSB SEA87LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Renton, WADuring touch and goes the student plt landed hard and flat. The aircraft then bounced three times and at the end of the third bounce landed on the nose gear and propeller collapsing the nose gear.NTSB SEA86LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe student was attempting to depart with a quartering tailwind. The aircraft was veering to the left of the centerline and the pilot rotated prematurely. The aircraft settled back to the ground to the left of the runway onto uneven terrain. At the time of…NTSB SEA86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Raymond, WAThe pilot chose to land at an alternate airport to await improving weather. During a gusty crosswind, loss of directional control occurred during landing flare. The aircraft departed the runway to the left and nosed over inverted.NTSB SEA85FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Port Orchard, WALow ceilings, rain, fog were reported in area pt the time of the accident. The student pilot was on a solo x-c, flt plan was filed with help of instru. Wx VFR nr. Acft dep 1104 PST acft crashed abt 1317 no rcrd of des reached or where acft was for 2 hrs. Acft…NTSB SEA84FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-152-II · Belfair, WAThe flight originated at aprx 2100 hrs. The pilot said his intention were to remain in the traffic pattern and practice touch and go landings. The aircraft crashed 1 mile south of the airport.NTSB SEA81FYP22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Pasco, WANTSB SEA81FA032Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Auburn, WA