NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1984
128 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 |
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| 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\") = 1984
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'))
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984
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'))
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NTSB DEN85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fargo, NDAccording to the solo student plt, the landing was made in a snow filled ditch aprx 5 ft right of the rwy. The nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The plt and his CFI stated that rwy markings were inadequate.NTSB LAX85FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Petaluma, CAThe acft departed on a local primary dual instructional flt at about 1030 hrs. The student was in a pre-solo phase & the lesson was to consist of a review of high airwork. The instructor (CFI) had recently become interested in & was working on aerobatics. At…NTSB LAX85FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rosamond, CAAcft crashed in mountainous area while on a VFR flight. No record of the plt obtaining a wx briefing was found. Local residents 3-4 miles from accident site reported clouds, fog, rain, snow and hail obscured the mountains on the afternoon of 12/12/84 on…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 FTW85LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, LAWhen the renter plt arrived at the fixed base operator, he was informed that his acft had been flown 1.6 hrs and had not been refueled. Further, he was told that the acft was booked by another plt in one hr. Plt elected to take the acft with partial fuel…NTSB FTW85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXShortly after touchdown on a full stop landing directional control was lost and the acft went off the left side of the 5,000 x 100 ft rwy. The aircraft collided with and came to rest in a ditch on the north side of the runway. Winds were northeasterly at 10…NTSB LAX85LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yuma, AZThe plt rptd that while en route to Yuma, AZ, the eng began running rough and subsequently quit. During the landing rollthe acft collided with a dirt embankment and nosed over. Examination of the wreckage disclosed both fuel tanks contained only residual…NTSB FTW85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Denver City, TXPlt cited gust on landing caused acft to drift to right, plt visual acuteness reduced by landing into setting sun. Corrective control input of left aileron was excessive, causing left wing to drop to ground contact. Acft pivoted about left wing tip and came…NTSB CHI85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alton, ILWhile on a solo training flt, the student plt flew from centralia to Alton, IL, & entered the traffic pattern to land onrwy 11. The wind was reported from 170 deg at 12 KTS gusting to 20 KTS. During the apch, the acft was blown to the left side of the rwy…NTSB ATL85LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe plt was making a full stop landing and after bouncing a few times the acft nosed over. The plt said the acft porpoised and his attempts to recover were unsuccessful. The winds were calm and no mechanical malfunctions were reported.NTSB ATL85LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baxley, GAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing into a plowed field after the eng quit. Investigation revealed the plt had been instructed to refuel at his first stop of an extended x-country flt. The acft ran out of fuel aprx 1 mi from the second scheduled stop.NTSB MIA84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Miami, FLWhile cruising at 800 ft MSL the plt statd that the eng sputtered and lost all pwr as he opened the throttle. During the ensuing forced landing the plt veered to the left because of a bldg located at the end of the field. The acft collided with trees. An eng…NTSB FTW85LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lipan, TXAcft experienced a partial eng failure in flight. During the forced landing, the nose gear dug into terrain and the acft flipped over. Investigation revealed that the no. 3 cyl barrel was cracked about 90% around the circumference. Metallurgical examination…NTSB NYC85LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Wappinger Falls, NYThe solo student plt stated that during the flare the acft drifted left toward the rwy lights. A go-around was initiated with power and the acft flew over the lights but collided with the unimproved grassy terrain, coming to rest aprx 30 ft left of the rwy.NTSB FTW85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bogalusa, LAThe solo student plt landed 8 to 10 ft short of the rwy and rolled into the asphalt lip of the prepared surface. Touchdown occurred in an area of construction lengthening the rwy.NTSB MIA85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FLStudent pilot was on first solo flight. Upon touchdown on main gear, the aircraft bounced and came down the second time on its nose gear. Main engine mount was bent.NTSB FTW85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Uvalde, TXWitnesses stated that the student plt made an initial solo takeoff & landing. During the second landing attempt he made a go-around. On the final landing the acft touched on the wheels, bounced/floated, started to porpoise and collapsed the nose gear.NTSB SEA85LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Aberdeen, IDAccording to the solo student plt, while accelerating through 40 KTS during takeoff the acft began to drift to the left. The acft departed the rwy, rolled through two fences and nosed over in the soft ground.NTSB NYC85LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Kinzua, PAAfter demonstrating an approach to a simulated forced lndg, plt elected to climb through a saddle in rising terrain. After entering the saddle, plt realized that acft performance might not be sufficient to out climb terrain at full power. Acft collided with…NTSB DEN84LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Missoula, MTPlt flared abruptly and acft floated before it touched down hard on the rwy collapsing the nose gear. Acft traveled 20 ft off the right side of the rwy before coming to rest.NTSB MIA84LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Belle, FLThe student plt was making a go-around because of a wind gust and said he added 'some power' and retracted the flaps butthe acft continued to drift left until it collided with the trees to the left of the rwy at about midfield.NTSB CHI84FA402Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wheeling, ILWitnesses stated that the acft began to climb before it banked to the left and entered a nose down attitude. The student pilot's instructor stated that he was aware that the flt was to have taken place that evening but he did not discuss with the student…NTSB MIA84LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe flt experienced eng failure and made a forced landing in a field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post crash examination of the engine revealed the number three connecting rod separated from the crankshaft when the connecting rod bolts failed.…NTSB ANC84LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Skwentna, AKFBO had been experiencing difficulties with spark plugs and magnetos in this acft. The plt had flown this acft before with recurrent rough running and diminished power symptoms. Eng began to run rough on this flt and plt landed on a sand bar (marked for acft…NTSB ANC84FA182Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Anchorage, AKThe student plt was performing touch-and-go lndg practice. On the second lndg touchdown, the left wing dipped. The plt applied right aileron and the acft continued toward taxi lights. Plt applied left rudder to avoid taxi lights and acft headed toward another…NTSB ATL84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe plt departed deland, FL, for Columbus, GA, with an intended fuel stop at americus, GA. While en route from deland to americus the ceiling became lower than forecast and the plt made the decision to fly at 8500 ft MSL staying above the cloud layer. With…NTSB MIA84LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Key West, FLThe pilot stated to the chief of the FAA control tower at Key West int'l arpt after the accident that she 'porpoised' on landing, striking the nose gear and causing it to collapse.NTSB FTW84LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Laporte, TXDuring the ldg flare the acft drifted left and touched down near the edge of the rwy. The plt did not correct the drift and the acft drifted off the left side of the rwy. After colliding with a ditch the acft nosed over coming to rest inverted.NTSB LAX84LA476Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rialto, CAThe plt stated that this was the first flt after the eng had been overhauled. During the takeoff climb at an alt of 500 ft the eng lost pwr. The plt made a hard landing adjacent to the rwy. Exam of the eng after the accident revealed the exhaust rocker arm…NTSB NYC84LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Washington, PAFuel exhaustion occurred 3.3 hrs into flt. Plt stated tanks appeared to be full on preflight but acft records showed 0.6 hrs flown on previous flight and acft not subsequently refueled. Aprx 1.5 gals found in tanks on post-mishap inspection.NTSB DEN84LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kirtland Afb, NMUpon touchdown a hard landing was made after which the acft bounced and became airborne. The acft contacted the rwy hard at which time the nose gear collapsed.NTSB MIA84FA240Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FLOne min and 20 seconds after being cleared for takeoff, the plt transmitted on tower freq that he was 'coming in for a landing.' The acft was observed to bank to the left, enter a steep descent from 200 to 300 ft AGL & crash. An intense post-crash fire…NTSB MIA84FA241Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valdosta, GAThe two acft collided about a mile east of the arpt on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. One of the acft, N25853,called Valdosta radio and reported left downwind for rwy 17.Valdosta advised that another acft had just departed rwy 17 2 minutes prior.…NTSB FTW84LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tulsa, OKPlt lost control after a hard, right-wind-down landing. Acft porpoised, collapsing the nose gear and came to rest nose down.NTSB CHI84LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INPlt stated the acft was 1/2 way down the rwy and had not touched down so back pressure on the yoke was released. The acft then bounced three times on the rwy. On the third bounce the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. Plt stated airspeed was…NTSB ATL84LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fair Hope, ALThe plt excessively flared the acft on landing at which time the acft ballooned. Recovery from the balloon was made but upon touchdown, the acft was not aligned with the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted several small trees.NTSB MIA84LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe tailwheel equipped acft collided with a stopped Cessna while taxiing to takeoff. The Cessna was in the runup area. The Boeing A75 acft plt said he failed to see the parked acft.NTSB NYC84LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Mercer, PADuring takeoff from ballard field the engine lost partial power. The acft struck a power line during descent, abruptly losing airspeed, and then striking the ground. Post accident investigation revealed the engine spark plug gaps were too wide.NTSB NYC84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellicottville, NYThe plt started taking off from an unimproved, grass covered fld, but the acft would not accelerate above 50 KTS. He aborted the takeoff, but the acft continued off the end of the rwy where the nose gear was torn off & the left main gear & right wing tip were…NTSB MKC84LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olathe, KSThe student plt elected to practice touch-&-go landings. On her 1st landing of that flt, the acft bounced & began to porpoise. She started to apply power for a go-around on the 3rd bounce, but the nose came down hard & the nose gear collapsed.NTSB NYC84LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · E. Windsor, CTPlt failed to note inoperative airspeed indicator until well into takeoff run. When the defect was noted, takeoff abort procedures were performed but the acft continued beyond the airport boundary into a rough field and nosed over. Investigation revealed the…NTSB LAX84LA438Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cressey, CAWitnesses observed two acft making multiple low passes down the river. Each acft was seen flying under 3 electrical power lines at least 3 times. On the last pass, according to local law enforcement officers, one acft struck and severed all 3 power lines.…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 FTW84LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Del Rio, TXJust after liftoff from the fourth touch-and-go landing, the plt heard and felt an impact. Continuing climbout, he observed a deer carcass on the runway. A subsequent uneventful full stop lndg was made but substantial damage had been incurred in the left main…NTSB ATL84LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Franklin, NCPlt stated an encounter with a downdraft at 3800 ft MSL caused acft collision with 2300 ft elevation of rising terrain. FBO overflew area within the hour and reported calm winds and no turbulence. Witnesses heard acft maneuvering at low altitude in valley…NTSB NYC84LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bally, PADuring the initial climb at aprx 10 ft AGL the airspeed dropped to 40 KTS and the stall warning horn came on. The plt pushed the nose down to prevent a stall. The right wing dropped and the acft veered off the rwy on touchdown. The acft then contacted a tree…NTSB ANC84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Theodore Creek, AKThe plt stated that during takeoff ground run the wind shifted to a right tailwind & lift off was initiated to clear the trees. He attempted to land on the runway, however the nose wheel struck the grass & the acft flipped over upside down.NTSB ATL84LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Enterprise, ALThe student plt flared at about 40 ft AGL with pwr off. The CFI who was watching said he did not hear any sounds of pwr being applied until the acft was bouncing and then only heard partial power. This was the students 1st solo landing. Theinstructor said he…NTSB MIA84LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Panama City, FLThe plt had experienced an eng failure due to fuel exhaustion & had safely executed a forced landing on a 1,100 ft road in front of condominiums. After having fuel brought from a local arpt, he attempted a takeoff. After lift-off, at an altitude of about 6…NTSB CHI84LA310Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNDuring a touch & go landing the acft veered to the right, exiting the runway. The nose wheel struck a manhole cover which protruded 12 to 18 inches above the ground. The acft nosed over upon contacting the cover. The student pilot stated that he had allowed…