NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1990
103 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\") = 1990
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") = 1990
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 SEA91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe certified flight instructor's inability to regain directional control after it was lost by his dual student on an icy, snowy runway.NTSB BFO91LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · South Boston, VAThe student pilot's delay in taking appropriate action while encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the weather conditions that were worse than forecast, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI91LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MIThe pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the dual student.NTSB CHI91LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lee'S Summit, MOThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. The icy runway and the pilot's lack to total experience were factors.NTSB MIA91LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Deland, FLFailure of the instructor pilot to utilize carburetor heat in icing conditions.NTSB NYC91LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJImproper recovery from a bounced landings.NTSB LAX91LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAThe student pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor in the accident was his lack of total experience.NTSB MIA91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palmetto, FLPoor preflight planning by the pilot due to his failure to purchase fuel before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauges.NTSB FTW91LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gilmer, TXA power loss due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB CHI91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Joliet, ILInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB BFO91LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mitchellville, MDFailure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot(s) and in-flight opening of the door.NTSB LAX91IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wahiawa, HIThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots of both airplanes which resulted in the collision. Contributing to the accident was the improper VFR procedures of N88TE while transitioning through the wheeler afb airport traffic area.NTSB NYC91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Head, MDThe flight instructors decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane which resulted in an overrun.NTSB MIA91LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.NTSB NYC91LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHAircraft control was not maintained by the student pilot.NTSB CHI91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting inadvertent porpoising.NTSB MIA91LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FLPilot-in-command's failure to land on a runway that was more aligned with the wind. Factors were: crosswind and lack of total experience.NTSB NYC91LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zanesville, OHImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC91LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sherburne, NYThe pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude to outclimb surrounding terrain.NTSB LAX91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe failure of the flight instructor to ensure that an adequate airspeed was maintained during the final approach for the existing wind conditions; to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight; and to arrest the rate of descent prior to touch down.NTSB SEA91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing. Factors were improper airspeed and lack of total expereince.NTSB ATL91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Centerville, TNThe propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.NTSB CHI91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hannibal, MOThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were: excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC91LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kent, OHFailure of both pilots to maintain visual separation in the landing traffic pattern. Factors to this mid-air collision were the excessive number of airplanes in the airport traffic pattern and radio frequency congestion.NTSB BFO91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.NTSB CHI91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crookston, MNA poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.NTSB LAX91LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Watsonville, CAThe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.NTSB SEA91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pullman, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC91FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Griswold, CTA broken ehaust valve spring that resulted in a partial loss of power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, lack of suitable terrain, and failure of the occupants to use their shoulder harnesses.NTSB LAX91LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kearny, AZThe pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.NTSB ATL90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dothan, ALThe student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.NTSB DEN90LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Erie, COThe student pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude, and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB MIA90LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cedar Key, FLThe failure of the pilot to execute a go-around after landing long.NTSB CHI90LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.NTSB CHI90LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the pilot of the accident airplane to maintain sufficient speed for flight. The pilots lack of total experience and the crosswinds that were present during the approach and the attempted go-around are contributing factors to the accident.NTSB LAX90LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAThe failure of the airplane's main landing gear bolt/nut plate attachment assembly. Contributing factors related to the improper installation (threading) of the gear bolt/nut assembly.NTSB SEA90LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kamas, UTPoor inflight planning by the pilot. The airplane encountered a possible downdraft condition while maneuvering in mountainous terrain which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB CHI90LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eau Claire, WIFuel exhaustion. Contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC90FA220Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plain City, OHPoor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…NTSB FTW90FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blue Ridge, TXThe pilot's decision to perform buzzing type maneuvers, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX90LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Fernando, CAFuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation and improper in-flight planning.NTSB CHI90LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garrison, MNInadequate inspection of the aircraft.NTSB NYC90LA203Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provincetown, MAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…NTSB LAX90LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAThe improper technique used by the student pilot to recover from a bounced landing attempt.NTSB ANC90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's improper flare on touchdown.NTSB ATL90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport.NTSB CHI90LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cahokia, ILImproper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW90LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Roades, LAUnknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.NTSB LAX90LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes.NTSB FTW90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lytle, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately manage the onboard fuel supply.