NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1989
107 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\") = 1989
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") = 1989
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 MIA90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zephyrhills, FLThe student pilot not obtaining the current wind information which resulted in selecting the wrong runway for landing; improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factor(s) was: the student pilot's lack of experience and the tailwind conditions.NTSB MIA90LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cocoa, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind condition and ditch.NTSB CHI90LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eau Claire, WIFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student's lack of total experience, his diversion of too much attention to…NTSB NYC90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dunkirk, NYPilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.NTSB LAX90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Ynez, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around.NTSB CHI90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)…NTSB ATL90LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The barn was considered to be a related factor.NTSB BFO90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Front Royal, VAFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain proper runway alignment with the runway. Contributing factors were: the student pilot's high and fast approach, the cfi's delay in initiating remedial action, the crosswind, and the runwaylight.NTSB MKC90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MOPoor planning by the pilot in not refueling enroute which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MKC90LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Toledo, IAThe pilot became lost/disorientated and attempted a landing at the wrong airport. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, unfavorable wind condition, and the student pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB ATL90LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kinston, NCThe pilot's decision to depart for his destination airport with less than required fuel, and his improper use of the communications radio which resulted in his circling the airport and exhausting all fuel.NTSB FTW90LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Thibodaux, LAStudent pilot's failure to obtain or maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. His failure to maintain runway alignment and the ditch were related factors.NTSB DEN90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB MIA90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Immokalee, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost or disoriented, and the tree(s) in the emergency landing area.NTSB MKC90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St Louis, MODirectional control not maintained by the pilot in command. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB MKC90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yates Center, KSThe pilot's selection of the wrong direction to attempt a takeoff which resulted in the inability to climb sufficiently to aviod trees.NTSB CHI90LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsdale, MIPoor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…NTSB CHI90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MIInadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor (CFI), failure of both the student and the CFI to see-and-avoid the static line, and failure of the pilots to maintain adequate clearance from the power line/static wire. The static wire was a…NTSB CHI90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sterling, MAInflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around.NTSB FTW90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot failed to compensate for the cross wind during the takeoff initial climb. This led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the windsock standard.NTSB CHI90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.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 LAX89FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's decision to enter into IMC while flying under VFR. Factors contributing to accident were: low ceilings, poor planning and decisions, failure to obtain a preflight briefing and not performing a weather evaluation.NTSB MIA89FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ochopee, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other while maneuvering.NTSB MIA89FA252Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ochopee, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance over the terrain. Related factors were: dark night, spatial disorientation of the pilot, and his lack of experience in the type of operation (night flying).NTSB LAX89FA318Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.NTSB MIA89LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yulee, FLImproper planning/decision by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the tree and ditch in the emergency landing area.NTSB FTW89IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKFailure of the Cessna 150 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 152 (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service. Factors related to the accident were: high traffic density, which resulted in frequency congestion,…NTSB LAX89FA311Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Buena Park, CAAn inadequate performed preflight inspection by the dual student and the inadequate supervision of the dual student by the instructor pilot. Contaminated fuel was a factor in the accident.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 LAX89LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out, which resulted a ground swerve. The pilot's relatively low level of flying experience and the berm beside the runway were related factors.NTSB CHI89LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Newark, ILInadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI) and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: malfunction of the flap system, which resulted in an improper flap setting for takeoff, and the soft runway condition.NTSB FTW89LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carmin, TXLoss of power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were the ditch & fence.NTSB FTW89FA159Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houma, LAThe failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft (inadequate visual lookout). A probable factor was: failure of either pilot to issue a traffic advisory.NTSB ATL89FA207Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tiptonville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues, his habit of making shallow climbs after takeoff, his lack of recent night flying experience, and the trees.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 BFO89LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Selbyville, DEExcessive wear of the number four exhaust lobe on the camshaft and poor condition (wear) of the number four exhaust tappet. The soybean crop in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.NTSB MIA89LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and ensure that the elevator trim tab was adjusted properly for takeoff.NTSB MIA89LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, MSThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB LAX89FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Castaic, CAFailure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight, failure of the instructor pilot to ensure adequate terrain clearance prior to initiating the maneuver, and failure of the instructor pilot to take timely and proper and proper…NTSB SEA89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mollala, ORPilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain.NTSB CHI89LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kankakee, ILFailure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · York, SCFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: excessive workload (task overload) and diverted attention.NTSB LAX89LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fremont, CAThe pilot's improper inflight decison to land on an unlighted runway during the hours of darkness. Darkness and the lack of runway lights were related factors.NTSB MKC89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft Smith, ARInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.NTSB DEN89FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTInadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…NTSB CHI89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grosse Ile, MIThe student pilot's not correcting the porpoise on the first landing. A factor in the accident is the lack of experience of the student pilot.NTSB MIA89FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami Lakes, FLThe failure of the pilot to visually inspect the airplane fuel tanks during the preflight inspection to assure adequate fuel to conduct the flight was available.NTSB FTW89FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXPoor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's recent use of drugs, and his lack of flight experience.