NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1982
126 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
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 103 |
| 1979 | 126 |
| 1980 | 129 |
| 1981 | 151 |
| 1982 | 126 |
| 1983 | 124 |
| 1984 | 128 |
| 1985 | 120 |
| 1986 | 98 |
| 1987 | 126 |
| 1988 | 115 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 88 |
| 1992 | 72 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
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 MKC83LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olathe, KSThe aircraft was on downwind when the engine stopped. The aircraft touched down 1000 ft short of the runway. Investigation revealed there was no fuel in the fuel tanks.NTSB ANC83LAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe student pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on a runway with patches of ice. He stated that on his second touch-and-go, he touched down to the right of the centerline. Reportedly, he retracted the flaps, added full power, and…NTSB LAX83FVM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · King City, CAThe acft collided with & broke 3 power lines suspended across a creek. The plt made a precautionary landing at King cityarpt without further incident.NTSB FTW83LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe student plt was cleared to land on rwy 34R but overflew his base leg & turned final to rwy 34L. He turned in close behind a C-150 that was cleared to land on 34L & was instructed by the tower to go-around. The acft was observed flying the length of the…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.NTSB ATL83LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Benning, GAStudent was doing a touch and go landing. While changing flap, carb heat and applying full throttle aircraft veered left. Recovery was attempted throttle off but aircraft left runway and collapsed nose gear, before flipping over.NTSB CHI83LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ridott, ILThis was the pilot's first operation on the 1320 ft strip. After touchdown, he encountered poor braking action and attempted to go around. When he realized he had insufficient runway remaining, he aborted the go-around. Subsequently, the aircraft collided…NTSB MKC83LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olathe, KSOn the second short field takeoff the student pilot allowed the aircraft to liftoff at too slow an airspeed. The right wing dropped and the aircraft impacted the ground beside the runway.NTSB LAX83FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ramona, CAThe aircraft crashed into rising terrain at the 3500 foot level in IFR weather. The pilot had been advised of bad weather along his route. His flight plan was VFR. No malfunctions to equipment was found.NTSB MIA83LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, FLThe student was practicing touch and go landings. On the second landing the aircraft landed hard in a nose first attitude. The nose gear collapsed.NTSB DEN83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Afton, WYThe pilot stated that he touched down on the snow covered runway and the brakes were frozen. The aircraft hit bare pavement and veered to the left. Wheel dropped off edge of runway into a snow bank. The aircraft nosed over. An interview with the pilot…NTSB CHI83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockford, ILThe student pilot with his instructor on board were performing touch and go landings. After the third takeoff the engine quit at approximately 150 ft AGL. The pilot made an emergency landing between the two runways at Rockford. Examination of the engine…NTSB FTW83LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot on her 2nd solo flight failed to flare during landing. A hard landing and improper recovery from bounced landing followed. The aircraft left the runway and nosed over.NTSB MKC83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dubuque, IAStudent pilot tried to contact tower on incorrect frequency. Approach was high and long. Stalled aircraft 25 feet AGL half way down runway.NTSB FTW83FPM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKOn the day before the accident the plt flew the acft to excelsor springs, MO for refueling, returning to liberty. On 11/7/82 at 1545 the flt departedliberty on an IFR flt plan. Approximately 7 mi north of Tulsa intl arpt the plt elected to land at Tulsa for…NTSB LAX83DA031Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Marana, AZDuring cruise the aircraft ran out of fuel prior to reaching the pilot's intended point of landing. The pilot attempted a forced landing in the desert. Records indicated the aircraft had flown about 5.3 hours since it was last refueled.NTSB MKC83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · 1nm N. Or Mcgre, NEUpon discovering his intended point of landing was closed, the pilot chose to land the aircraft on a nearby road. During his final approach the pilot saw a power line and dove under it landing short. The aircraft collided with road signs during the landing…NTSB ATL83FKG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Doraville, GAThe pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged.NTSB FTW83LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Aztec, NMThe aircraft was involved in a hard bouncing landing when the student pilot allowed the aircraft to porpoise during landing. The nose gear failed during this sequence and the aircraft was damaged. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot did not file an accident…NTSB MKC83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Topeka, KSOn a flight from poplar bluff, MO to Topeka, KS, the pilot encountered headwinds. About 4 to 5 miles from his destination airport, the engine lost power. The aircraft was damaged during a forced landing in a plowed field between 2 north-south power lines.…NTSB LAX83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bakersfield, CADuring flight, the piot decided to practice a simulated forced landing. During an approach to an alfalfa field, the aircraft struck a power line and crashed.NTSB CHI83LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNWhile performing a touch-and-go landing, the pilot used a higher than normal speed. After touching down, the aircraft became airborne again, then began to porpoise. After about the 3rd or 4th bounce, the nose gear failed.NTSB FTW83LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXWhile practicing touch & go landings the student plt lost directional control, ran off the side of the rwy into a ditch collapsing the nose gear & turning over.NTSB MKC83LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Emporia, KSThe instructor pilot (ip) and a student were practicing stop-and-go landings in a Cessna 152, N89585, at an uncontrolled airport. The ip reported that they were monitoring the UNICOM frequency and had announced their intentions before each stop-and-go. The ip…NTSB MKC83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcpherson, KSThe pilot estimated there was about 10 gallons of fuel on board before he took off. After making three takeoffs and landings, he picked up a passenger and flew in the local area. After flying about one hour and 17 minutes, the engine lost power. While landing…NTSB MIA83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. After touching down on his first landing, he configured the aircraft for takeoff. Immediately after applying power, he observed another plane (unknown make & model) landing from the opposite direction.…NTSB FTW82DA400Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Dumas, TXDuring the student's first solo takeoff & landing, she was not lined up with the runway & elected to go around. Power was applied & the flaps were fully retracted. The acft immediately dropped to the ground left of the runway.NTSB CHI82IA364Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot was on a local flight in Cessna 152, N4745B, practicing landings during a period of peak traffic. While the pilot was in the traffic to land on runway 27R, another Cessna 152, N24236, was cleared onto the left runway (27L). At 1722:05, N24236 was…NTSB FTW82DA392Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Parks, LAThe pilot stated that the aircraft ran out of fuel. The fuel gauges were still registering 1/4 full on both tanks when the engine quit. In addition the pilot stated, "if I had dipped the tanks on preflight I would have known exactly how much fuel was in the…NTSB MIA82FLD20Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Myers, FLThe aircraft crashed after the engine lost power. The pilot stated he did not visually check the fuel on the day of the flight. The aircraft was checked after the accident and it contained a negligible amount of fuel. The wings and fuel tanks were not damaged…NTSB NYC82DA228Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Hyannis, MAAfter returning from a cross-country, the pilot landed on runway 23. The wind was reported to be from 240 deg at 10, gusting to 20 KTS. The pilot reported that during the landing, the plane touched down on the main gear, and nosed over onto the propeller. He…NTSB DEN82FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Divide, MTThe acft stalled & crashed on the side of a ridge. The plt was described as an avid outdoorsman, sportsman & hunter. According to local residents near the crash site, the area is well populated with large & small game. Density altitude was computed to be…NTSB SEA82DA160Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Bonners Ferry, IDAfter refueling, the pilot attempted to takeoff from a field. The first takeoff attempt was aborted. During the second takeoff roll the aircraft nose gear struck a ditch, causing the aircraft to nose over.NTSB FTW82DA357Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · College Station, TXAfter the CFI cut power for a simulated forced landing, the student set up an approach to a road. When power was added at the bottom of the approach the engine accelerated to about 75% power & then decelerated back to idle. On touchdown on the road the left…NTSB LAX82DA323Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZStudent pilot during solo flight applied right brake to correct veer and aircraft veered right off runway. Aircraft collided with bushes and nosed over alongside runway. The right brake was locked after accident.NTSB MIA82FKT11Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLWitnesses observed the acft flying 35-40 ft over the ocean making banks, climbs & dives. Just prior to crashing the acft was seen to be in a very steep climb.NTSB SEA82DA144Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152-II · Grants Pass, ORThe instructor pilot stated that the student was having difficulty aligning the aircraft with the runway during the landing approach. As they approached the runway he instructed the student to "get the nose up." At an altitude of approximately three feet, the…NTSB LAX82DA301Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CAThe student pilot was on his first supervised solo flight. He had completed his first landing and was following through on a touch and go when he lost directional control. The aircraft veered left, ran off the side of the runway, hit a ditch and came to rest…NTSB LAX82FA297Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lompoc, CAA student plt in a Cessna 152, N4603L, was departing from rwy 25 while Cessna 172, N733HV, was arriving from the north. After taking off, the student made a right climbing turn toward the north, then began another turn to the east in accordance with published…NTSB LAX82DA298Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAThe student pilot was departing on a solo cross-country flight. He lost control of the aircraft on the takeoff roll, hit a ditch and nosed over. The aircraft owner, who was also his instructor, stated that a moderate crosswind existed during the takeoff roll.…NTSB CHI82DA309Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Boyceville, WISolo student pilot on 2nd takeoff after a delay aborted the takeoff. During abort he lost control and ground- looped into a pile of logs. The aircraft then nosed over.NTSB NYC82DA190Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Lebanon, NHThe pilot landed at the uncontrolled airport to refuel. After receiving an in-person weather briefing, he filed a VFR flight plan. He contacted the fss on the airport advisory frequency and advised that he ws taxiing and would be making an intersection…NTSB MIA82DA169Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Moore Haven, FLThe student pilot was on the return portion of a cross-country flight when she deviated to avoid weather. She tried to circumnavigate around lake okeechobee, but in her opinion, the weather began to close in with the visibility decreasing in heavy rain. She…NTSB FTW82DA321Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Iredell, TXThe student pilot originally took off at temple, TX and proceeded to mcgregor, TX to practice touch-and-go landings. After departing mcgregor to return to temple, he became lost. After about two hours, he landed in a pasture and received directions to temple.…NTSB DEN82DA158Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Avondale, COThe student pilot was on a private pilot check flight with a designated flight examiner. While demonstrating balked landings, the go-around procedure was improper. Therefore, the examiner asked the student to repeat the procedure on the next approach (a short…NTSB LAX82DA289Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZDuring a dual instructional flight, the instructor pilot (ip) initiated a forced landing for a student by pulling the mixture control out. The forced landing was taken to an altitude of about 400 ft AGL, then the ip pushed the mixture control in and told the…NTSB FTW82DA316Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot stated that he encountered wind shear, dust devil or other instantaneous failure, while flying at about 100 ft AGL. He stated the aircraft dropped, fell out of control, impacted and tumbled to a stop. Reportedly, a witness observed the aircraft…NTSB CHI82DA293Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Belvidere, ILThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. On his last landing, the nosewheel struck the ground hard. He reported that there was damage to the nosewheel, and firewall and the engine and propeller were bent.NTSB CHI82DA313Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Chatfield, MNThe pilot reported that he was landing on runway 36 at a private airport with a crosswind from 300 deg at 17, gusting 26 KTS. The wind was blowing over tall trees along the left side of the runway, near the approach end. The pilot stated that this resulted in…NTSB ATL82IA218Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hampton, GADuring taxi after landing, this aircraft struck 3 aircraft positioned on the northside of the taxiway. The parked aircraft were normally tied down on the south side of the taxiway, but had been repositioned by airport personnel to facilitate cutting the grass…