NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1985
120 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\") = 1985
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") = 1985
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 BFO86LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stevensville, MDAfter landing at the bay bridge airport, the CFI got out of the aircraft and told the student-pilot to take it around the pattern. The aircraft was taxied to runway 28 and while waiting for other traffic to depart the CFI called over UNICOM that the landing…NTSB LAX86LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arbuckle, CAThe 35-HR student plt was authorized to fly on a solo instructional flight to the colusa county arpt. But, for 'personal reasons' the student disobeyed his CFI & landed at an uncharted, gravel, private airstrip. During landing roll out the student failed to…NTSB CHI86LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Aurora, ILDuring initial climbout the student plt saw his IAS drop 10 KTS. He aborted the takeoff and land hard on the nose gear. Gear collapsed.NTSB LAX86LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Upland, CAOn December 9, 1985 at 0730 PST a Cessna 152 registered to walter d. cable of upand, California collided with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff on the paralellel taxiway of rwy 24 at cable airport, Upland, CA. VMC prevailed at the time. The airport was…NTSB FTW86LPA08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152II · Frisco, TXThe student plt stated that he departed mckinney municipal arpt at aprx 1030 LCL en route to wichita falls, TX. He said he became disoriented while en route, but landed at wichita falls at aprx 1220 LCL. The plt did not refuel the acft. He then departed…NTSB ATL86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hickory, NCStudent pilot was returning from a solo cross country flight. In his report the student said he flew a long final with the VASI showing a proper descent angle. The acft was landed with a shallow flare touching down in a flat attitude. It bounced, bounced…NTSB DEN86LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Greeley, COAccording to the plt, during the landing roll the acft veered to the left of the rwy and struck a snow berm. The plt stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had held the 'nose wheel off the ground' longer and not relaxed his attention.NTSB ATL86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Huntsville, ALDuring a cross country flight, the pilot elected not to refuel at his proposed refueling point and continued to another airport. While on a visual approach to the runway, the aircraft lost power due to fuel exhaustion.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 CHI86LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lansing, MIThe acft struck wires during the recovery phase of a simulated forced landing apch. The plt continued the flt for aprx 1 hr after the wire strike and landed without incident. Examination of the acft revealed replacement of the right wing was needed.NTSB MKC86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hughes, ARThe training flt progressed normally until a loss of pwr forced the student pilot and instructor to make a forced landing to a plowed field short of theri destination airport. The subsequent landing substaintially damaged their aircraft. An engine inspection…NTSB LAX86LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Angwin, CANear the completion of a dual instructional flt with a pre-solo student, the CFI followed the procedures recommended in the aim 7 & announced his Cessna acft's position over the CTAF stating his intentions & identifying his location on the 45 deg. Entry &…NTSB NYC86LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bloomsburg, PAThe plt landed with a 15 KTS tailwind and over a 30 ft obstacle. The acft touched down 1/2 way down the 2000 ft long rwy. Due to excessive speed the acft went into the overrun and became airborne for a short distance before touching downin a nose low altitude…NTSB FTW86FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arcadia, LAThe instrument flight instructor and student experienced a directional gyro failure. They covered the instrument and requested a return to their departure point. The aircraft was not equipped to fly the published approach. They requested a descent to an…NTSB MIA86LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pahokee, FLThe plt stated the acft bounced four times on landing. During the fourth bounce the acft impacted the rwy hard causing the nose tire to blow out and the nose gear to bend.NTSB CHI86LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, MIThe plt experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation ten miles north of his destination. During the forced landing the prop and left wing were substantially damaged. The plt stated that when he ran out of fuel the right fuel guage read between 1/4 and…NTSB NYC86LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bangor, METhe acft experienced and eng pwr loss on the return leg of a x-country solo instructional flt. Carb heat was applied and Bangor apch control was notified of the eng problem. The plts attempts to restart the eng failed and a landing was made in a fld where the…NTSB CHI86LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clinton, INBoth student plts were making an apch to the same rwy at the time. The Cessna 152 touched down and was in its landing roll when the Cessna 150 landed on top with its nose wheel and prop in the 152'S rear window.NTSB ATL86LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marietta, GADuring an attempted touch and go landing the student plt lost directional control of the acft. The acft ballooned during touchdown, veered off the rwy and nosed over.NTSB CHI86LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cahokia, ILThe student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in preparation for a solo cross country. The pilot was compensating for a crosswind when he landed the aircraft on its nose resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB SEA86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ontario, ORA forced landing occurred due to a total loss of power. Landing was accomplished onto a freshly plowed potato field where substantial damage occurred. No reason for the loss of power could be determined.NTSB MIA86LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FLThe plt experienced nose wheel shimmy during the landing roll. He then applied back pressure and the acft ballooned back into the air. The acft landed on the nose wheel damaging the prop & nose gear.NTSB BFO86LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stevensville, MDAccording to the student plt, approximately one-third down the rwy he flared too high, and the acft bounced and became airborne again. The plt decided to not attempt a go-around, and the acft contacted the rwy again. On the final bounce, the nose gear…NTSB FTW86LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Charles, LAThe acft experienced eng failure as a result of fuel exhaustion and the plt made a forced landing in a lake near the departure arpt while towing a banner. FAA stated the plt did not obtain a waiver to tow the banner.NTSB CHI86LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ravenna, OHAccording to the initial solo stufent pilot, he landed uneventfully, applied takeoff power and reached down to retract the flaps. As the aircraft began to accelerate it began to drift to the left. The student pilot applied right rudder but the aircraft…NTSB NYC85LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dansville, NYCessna 152,N6135P,on flight plan batavia, new york, landed hard at Dansville county airport and collapsed the nose gear. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, the pilot and one passenger were unjured.NTSB CHI85LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Delta, OHThe plt was performing a soft fld landing. When the nose wheel settled onto the airstrip it dug into the soft terrain, collapsed and the acft nosed over.NTSB LAX85LA406Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAThe acft was observed to turn to the left during the takoeff ground roll on rwy 32R at buchanan airport, Concord, California and exit the rwy environment. The certificated private plt reported that shortly after applying full power the acft 'swerved' to the…NTSB MIA85LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Lantana, FLThe plt stated that he was hovering at an altitude of about three feet. Approximately 100 feet north of the rwy. When an out-of-control Cessna 152 tore off their right landind skid. The helicopter landed safely using a wooden dolly for support of the right…NTSB MIA85FA253Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Panama City, FLThe plt of 757 hm stated that he understood he was second to land so he processed to turn final unknowningly cutting off threeother acft on final apch to twy 05. The tower told him 'break left there is two acft on final', he applied power to go around and…NTSB MKC85LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olathe, KSThe student plt lost directional control of the acft while practicing touch & go landings. Winds in the local area were reported by fss as being from 110 degs at 12 KTS, gusting to 17 KTS. The plt lost control of the acft during a landing roll, ran off the…NTSB LAX85LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Modesto, CAThe student plt reptd the final approach angle was too shallow. He added power and as the acft arrived over the threshold he reduced the power. The acft landed hard and bounced. When the acft became airborne the plt added power to execute a go-around. The…NTSB MIA85LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt stated that while attempting a touch & go landing he lost control of the acft & landed in a muddy area on the north side of the rwy.NTSB MKC85LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Charles, MOStudent plt on first solo takeoff experienced left yaw after liftoff. While plt attempted to correct for the yaw the acft touched down beside the rwy, traveled a short distance, collided with a dirt bank and nosed over. The plt said there was a left crosswind…NTSB DEN85FTK03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Tea, SDThe student & instructor plt (CFI) were practicing landings. After making 3 touch-&-go landings, the eng lost power at aprx 200 ft AGL as they were on their 4th takeoff. The CFI reported that he turned the acft about 25 deg in an attempt to glide to a bean…NTSB LAX85LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grass Valley, CAAt the conclusion of a local solo instructional flt, the plt lost control during a go around attempt and crashed off the left side of the runway. While approaching the airport, the plt said the UNICOM advised the winds as light and variable. On short final…NTSB LAX85LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monterey, CAFollowing an uneventful flt,the pilot taxied towards his parking area. He said as he looked to his right for a parking space the acfts left wing impacted a hanger and the acft turned left nosing into the hanger door.NTSB SEA85LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Independence, ORThe plt descended to a low alt over a river to look for birds. While over the river the plt spotted pwr lines at an alt of aprx 75 ft AGL. An attempt was made to fly under the lines, but the tail contacted the wires severing aprx 6 inches off the top portion…NTSB MIA85FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Kissimmee, FLThe acft collided with another acft at about 300 ft AGL during the aproach to a practice precision lndg. After the collision both acft landed saftely.NTSB CHI85LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Little Falls, MNPilot had dept with minimum fuel for the 60 mi x-country flt. He overflew dest by 25 mi and after correcting course ran out of fuel 2 mi short of the aprt. While landing on a country road acft veered into a ditch.NTSB CHI85LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlette, MIThe student plt was cleared by his CFI for his second solo flt immediately following a period of dual traffic pattern instruction. As he began his takeoff run he failed to use sufficient right rudder quickly enough to prevent the acft from eventually…NTSB DEN85LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Riverton, WYThe student plt attempted to land on rwy 17. The wind was reported to be from 010 degs at 13 KTS. The acft touched down halfway down the rwy. The plt attempted to go around but aborted because of the tailwind. The acft ran off the end of the rwy and collided…NTSB CHI85LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lansing, ILThe student plt stated that he began the flt with 13 gallons of fuel. Following 1 3/4 hrs in the traffic pattern he turned onto left base leg for a full-stop landing on rwy 09. At this point the eng began to lose pwr. He could not reach the rwy and performed…NTSB ATL85LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lexington, NCStudent pilot was on solo flight. He stated that another acft called on final as he was on runway for takeoff . Unsure of action to take since taxiway behind him was blocked, he rushed takeoff. A soft field takeoff was attempted. Nose was raised, tail dragged…NTSB NYC85LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Allentown, PAThe acft touched down hard and bounced while landing at Allentown, PA. The plt stated that upon making the landing, the controls felt like the acft's nose wheel had gone flat. As he attempted to pull the nose up, the acft ballooned and came down to the side…NTSB FTW85LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Katy, TXThe plt stated he had his destination arpt in sight and then lost sight of it. While attempting to locate the arpt the eng lost pwr. He attempted a emergency landing on an interstate hwy 10 west of houston, TX. After touchdown and during rollout the right…NTSB ATL85LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hilton Head Is., SCThe commercial/cfi plt and a passenger were flying just off shore at about 700 ft when the engine quit. He could not clear trees along the shore and the beach was unusable due to fallen trees. The plt landed in the ocean and both occupants swam to shore. The…NTSB CHI85LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Indianapolis, INThe student plt lost directional control on rollout following a bounced landing. The CFI attempted to regain control but was not able to before the acft departed the rwy and nosed over.NTSB MKC85LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Queen City, MOThe plt was turning into takeoff position at the end of the rwy when the rt wheel encountered a low spot and the rt wingdipped down and hit a fence post.NTSB BFO85FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mechanicsville, MDAfter completing several low altitude passes over the family business, the student pilot extended 10 degrees of flaps and pulled the power back to slow the airplane in order to lengthen his viewing time. According to the pilot, after the accident, at between…