NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1986
98 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
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WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1986
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") = 1986
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 NYC87LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairfax, VTThe CFI reported that he had initiated a simulated eng failure for the student. The student responded properly to the simulated emergency and lined the acft up on an apch to a field. At 200 ft AGL, the student was instructed to go-around at which time full…NTSB MIA87LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe acft skidded off the end of the wet grassy runway after touching down about midway down the rwy. The plt stated that in the future, all available rwy should be used. The plt received his private certificate just prior to the accident.NTSB CHI87LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Anoka, MNThe acft was on the fifth touch & go of the student plt training flt when a loss of power occurred at 100-200 ft AGL during climbout. The CFI had to land the acft in unsuitable terrain which resulted in substantial damage to the acft. Examination of eng and…NTSB NYC87FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, PAThe student pilot flying a Cessna 152 scheduled his flight period so it coincided with another student pilot flying a Cessna 172. The pilot of the Cessna 172 reported seeing the Cessna 152 enter a two turn spin and recover. He then said he lost sight of the…NTSB FTW87LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durant, OKThe student plt noted a partial power loss while practicing multiple touch-and-go landings. She stated that after she had turned on a downwind, she heard 'a different sound' from the eng and it appeared to lose power. During an apch for an off arpt landing,…NTSB DEN87LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellicott, CODuring the initial climb phase of takeoff the plt encountered a wind shear with strong gusty tail winds. The acft entered an uncontrolled descent from 25 feet AGL, struck a wire fence off the end of the rwy and nosed over.NTSB BFO87LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manassas, VAAccording to the student plt, during the apch for the touch-and-go landing, he applied left rudder pressure to line up the acft with the rwy centerline. After touchdown he did not adequetely release pressure from the left rudder and as takeoff was started the…NTSB MIA87LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe pilot stated the aircraft performed sluggishly during takeoff and would not climb to clear trees at the departure end of the runway. The takeoff was aborted and the aircraft overran the runway encountering sand and nosing over. The pilot stated that…NTSB FTW87FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Grandview, TXA student plt, while on a solo VFR navigational training flt, became lost. After 3.5 hours of flt, the plt thinking she was almost out of fuel elected to make a downwind landing on a country road near Grandview, TX. The acft contacted trees and subsequently…NTSB MKC87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gretna, NEThe instructor stated that this training flight would emphasize power reduction manuevers, to include: slow flight, power-off stalls, and flight at minimum controllable airspeed. Thirty minutes into the flight, and during the application of power for…NTSB MIA87LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Polarville, MSThe plt stated that he had just completed a touch-&-go ldg and was attempting to take off again. As he added power, the acft began to drift to the left. The acft continued left hitting a ditch along side the rwy and flipping over. The plt stated that the acft…NTSB ATL87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Conway, SCOne blade of the fixed pitch propeller separated 3' from the hub during a routine instructional flight. The imbalance resulted in a broken engine mount and a total loss of power was experienced. A forced landing was made in a soft field during which, the…NTSB ATL87LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lexington, NCDuring a local instructional flight, the CFI was demonstrating a simulated emergency landing to a field to a 5 hour pre-solo student pilot. During recovery the aircraft was reportedly affected by a downdraft and collided with a wire. The acft began losing…NTSB NYC87LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Haverhill, MAThe student plt was on an approved solo x-counrty flt when he became lost. He attempted a landing at an arpt 10 sm away from his arpt of intended landing. Realizing he was high on his first apch, he made a go-around. While making a 360 deg turn with full…NTSB NYC87FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Mansfield, MAPiper PA-31, N200GG, was on a VFR flt to boston, MA. The PA-31 plt contacted boston TRACON & adzd he had ATIS info & would be lndg at boston. TRACON suggested a hdg & alt of 070 deg & 2500' for rwy 33R & told the plt to maint VFR. At aprx the same time, a…NTSB MIA87LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boca Raton, FLThe plt stated that he was about to conduct his first touch-&-go ldg after a local solo training flt. On the first ldg, he said he made a 'slight bounce' & he leveled the acft & set up for another flare. He said the acft touched down again on the mains but…NTSB LAX87LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZDuring a first solo instructional flight, the pilot was taking off from his third touch-and-go when at an altitude of approximately 10 feet AGL the right wing was suddenly rose. The aircraft then veered to the left. The left main gear then collided with a…NTSB ATL87FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Pembroke, KYThe acft was observed shortly after departing the owner/operator's private landing strip. Witnesses rprtd hearing a sudden decrease in eng power, then a short time later, they heard the eng 'fire' or restart momentarily, but decrease in power again. The acft…NTSB MKC87DCA01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna C-152 · Fredericktown, MOThe aircraft was being used to give relatives local area flights. The witnesses reported that the airplane had been doing low altitude maneuvers, stalls, and engine power cuts for over an hour. The witnesses observed the acft in a low altitude pass when it…NTSB CHI87LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Galesburg, MIThe student plt reported becoming ill which resulted in her getting off course between flint, MI, and grand haven, MI, during a three leg x-country. The acft was not refueled upon reaching grand haven and fuel exhaustion occurred en route to coldwater. The…NTSB LAX87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hana, HIDuring a solo instructional flight, the pilot was attempting to fly a course directly over a 10,400 foot mountain. At the 5,200 ft level the pilot encountered turbulence and noticed a cloud build-up over the mountain. The pilot then decided to divert to the…NTSB NYC87LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Port Jefferson, NYThe Cessna 152 experienced a total loss of power for unknown reason while leveling off at 1800 ft. the student pilot escaped without injury from the aircraft after it was ditched in long island sound. The aircraft was not recovered.NTSB CHI87LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chicago, ILThe student pilot assumed he had full fuel tanks prior to takeoff. He then proceeded to fly the aircraft for approximately 4.4 hours. Just prior to his final landing he was forced to go around due to an aircraft on the runway. Following this go around he…NTSB LAX87LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Torrance, CAA Cessna 152 went out of control during takeoff ground run and then collided with a dirt bank and nosed over. The student plt indicated that he was practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. He had just applied takeoff power after landing…NTSB NYC87LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Buxton, METhe pilot was making a short field landing at a private airstrip which was grass covered and wet. The pilot came in too high and long and once on the ground, skidded to a stop between two trees.NTSB MIA86LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Juan, PRThe student pilot while on his third supervised solo flight in the traffic pattern veered left off the runway during a touch and go landing. The aircraft crossed the infield area and struck a parked aircraft. Post accident inspection of the aircraft braking…NTSB FTW86FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pearland, TXThe commercial plt was conducting a pipeline patrol operation when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, the acft circled the area twice at an alt estimated to be below 100 ft AGL. The acft then banked left and nosed down to ground impact.NTSB MIA86LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Deltona, FLThe pilot stated that while in cruise flight the engine failed and he executed a forced landing to a lake and ditched the aircraft. The aircraft was recovered and examination of the power plant and systems failed to reveal any malfunction/failure that would…NTSB MIA86FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Clewiston, FLPurpose of the flt was to spot stray cattle. The acft made a low pass after chasing a cow. According to witnesses, the acft stalled and descended to ground impact during the pull-up maneuver following the low pass.NTSB LAX86LA353Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAThe plt & passenger, each weighing 185 pounds, planned a local flight in the rented Cessna 152. The acft's fuel tanks were full. The plt reported that during his pretakeoff engine run up no mechanical difficulties/malfunctions were observed. The plt also…NTSB LAX86LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Monte, CAThe student pilot was taxiing to the run-up area when his left wing struck the corner of a hangar. The pilot stated he was paying attention to the right wing which was close to another aircraft at the time.NTSB CHI86LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Carbondale, ILThe pilot stated that as he was returning to the airport, the engine sputtered once and the RPM dropped very low. He applied carb heat, but there was no change, so he made an emergency landing in a corn field where the aircraft nosed over. During an…NTSB BFO86LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mappsville, VAThe plt experienced a drop in engine power during cruise flight. He applied carburetor heat and power was regained. A precautionary landing was made at nearby accomack co arpt. Several engine runups were done and there was no problem detected. He departed the…NTSB CHI86LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dwight, ILThe tail of the aircraft struck the cab of a truck while on final approach. The CFI stated that, as they were passing over the road at the approach end of the runway, the aircraft entered a downdraft and the empennage struck the truck which was approaching…NTSB MKC86LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Onawa, IAThe student plt was making touch-&-go landings while on a supervised solo flt. During her 3rd landing, the acft touched down hard & bounced, then after touching down again, it went off the left side of the rwy, hit a ditch & was damaged.NTSB ATL86LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Charleston, WVThe plt flew the aircraft twice, another plt flew it once then the plt attempted another flight. He reported to app control that he thought he was out of fuel. An off airport landing was attempted. Examination of the aircraft showed less than one gallon of…NTSB NYC86LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Willimantic, CTThe plt made an approach to runway 36 too fast and long. Aircraft touched down hard, the plt lost control and the aircraft bounced a few times before nosing over.NTSB CHI86MA212Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T1 · Montgomery, NYAfter canceling his IFR flight plan, the PA-31 pilot entered the traffic pattern for rwy 26 on a crosswind leg. He did not see any traffic on downwind as he entered the pattern. He visually cleared the area below and to his right while on downwind and as he…NTSB ANC86LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alexander River, AKAfter touchdown on a gravel road, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to exit the left side of the road and causing the plane to nose over on its back.NTSB LAX86LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Big Bear, CAThe plt planned a cross country flight from palm springs, CA. To the nearby mountain resort community of Big Bear, CA. Enroute, the plt navigated the acft over an area where the terrain was rising at a rate faster than his acft was climbing. The plt attempted…NTSB LAX86LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Apple Valley, CAA Cessna 152 overran rwy 36 and nosed over on the overrun area. The student plt indicated that he attempted the takeoff from mid-field on rwy 36 without taking into account the density alt. He also stated that he attempted to abort the takeoff after reaching…NTSB NYC86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, PAThe student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then…NTSB MIA86LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Juan, PRThe acft had been in the air for about 1 hr & was aprching the arpt. While on final aprch, the eng quit & the plt radioed 'mayday,mayday,fuel exhaustion' & ditched the acft in the water. The CFI plt stated that he checked the fuel supply by looking at the…NTSB ANC86FA118Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKA ground control (gnd ctl) trainee clrd Cessna 152 (C-152), N757WV, to taxi to rwy 6, then relinquished the gnd ctl psn to a full performance level (fpl) ctlr, who had just signed on duty. The fpl ctlr was aware of the lctn & taxi destn of the C-152, the fpl…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 CHI86LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Duluth, MNThe student pilot landed the aircraft on a road and it collided with a road sign after experiencing fuel exaustion on a solo cross-country flight. The flight lasted approximately 3.2 hours and covered 289 miles. The student stated that both fuel tanks looked…NTSB DEN86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150N · Akron, COThe plt stated the acft he was piloting encountered a severe downdraft during initial climbout, which forced the acft to the ground. Upon ground contact, the acft nosed over onto its back.NTSB FTW86LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Broken Arrow, OKThe pilot made his takeoff from the intersection of a cinder packed runway, allowing only 900 feet before the end of the runway. Gross weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was 1,700 lbs.; maximum gross weight of the aircraft is 1,670. The…NTSB FTW86LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Porum, OKThe student pilot became disoriented during a cross-country flight. He was unable to find an airport and had to land in a field due to fuel exhaustion. During the attempted landing he had to maneuver to avoid a herd of cows and collided with a concrete fence…NTSB ANC86LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Nenana, AKThe student plt stated that he ran out of fuel on a solo x-country flt after becoming disoriented. A forced landing was made during which the acft nosed over.