NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1991
88 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 |
|---|---|
| 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\") = 1991
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") = 1991
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 CHI92LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpha, ILInadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI92LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's improper interpretation of instructions issued by air traffic control specialist, and the pilot's poor inflight planning and decision(s). Factors associated with the accident are the confusing communications by the air traffic control specialist,…NTSB LAX92FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ventura, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above the ground to recover from an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's handling of the aircraft specifically an excessive angle of attack which resulted in reduced airspeed…NTSB MIA92FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLThe pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to an undetermined cardiovascular event which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB NYC92LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orford, NHThe student pilot became lost and disoriented.NTSB FTW92LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's performance which led to a situation where it could not climb above the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude which existed in the mountains at the time of the accident.NTSB NYC92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's improper preflight and planning which resulted in fuel system exhaustion and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB MIA92LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the rudder controls and brakes. A contributing factor was his lack of total experience.NTSB SEA92LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAThe loss of control on takeoff by the pilot due to the improper flap setting, the premature liftoff and his failure to attain proper climb airspeed after takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe cfi's inadequate supervision and his delayed remedial action. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beluga, AKAn exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain, and trees.NTSB LAX92LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reedley, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor in the accident was the students lack of total experience.NTSB MIA92LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper flare & failure to recover from a ballooned landing.NTSB MIA92FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Valkaria, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known…NTSB LAX92LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Willits, CAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue his flight in deteriorating weather, and his misjudged weather evaluation.NTSB CHI92LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Lee'S Summit, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total experience, improper touch and go procedures, and diverted attention.NTSB MIA92FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Green Cove Spgs, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB LAX92LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the buckling of the airplane's nose gear.NTSB FTW92LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lubbock, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges.NTSB LAX92LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Santa Monica, CAThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft.NTSB NYC91LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…NTSB CHI91LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marion, INFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run from a touch-and-go landing.NTSB BFO91LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VAImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.NTSB DEN91LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stillwater, OKPower loss due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was: the rough uneven terrain.NTSB FTW91DRD08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ruston, LAThe cfi's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability.NTSB BFO91LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Croom, MDThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board to complete the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI91LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Minneapolis, KSThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning.NTSB LAX91LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Palo Alto, CAImproper recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot and the delayed remedial action of the instructor pilot. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a bounced landing and…NTSB LAX91LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avalon, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent ditching while flying over the ocean.NTSB LAX91LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Montague, CAThe pilot's improper flare and improper go-around procedure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total pilot experience.NTSB MIA91LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marianna, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.NTSB NYC91LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bear Mountain, NYThe pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in water.NTSB CHI91LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warrensburg, MODirectional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience in type of operation by the pilot.NTSB SEA91LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · W. Yellowstone, MTThe failure by the pilot to calculate aircraft fuel comsumption and the pilot's poor inflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, his lack of qualification and experience, and his disorientation…NTSB NYC91FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Paltz, NYFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure that the proper altitude was maintained. A factor related to the accident was: the cfi's lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB DEN91LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fountain, COThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and weather conditions that included low ceiling, obscuration, fog, and drizzle.NTSB ANC91FA104Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKA loss of power due to undetermined causes. Factors include objects in the flight path encountered during the emergency descent.NTSB MIA91LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hilliard, FLLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, failure of the pilot to maintain vso, and inadvertent stall mush. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience in the type of operation.NTSB SEA91LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Walla Walla, WAThe student pilot's poor compensation for wind conditions. Factors were downdrafts and the student pilots lack of experience in this type of operation.NTSB NYC91LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springwater, NYThe on ground collision with trees during a forced landing after the pilot experienced an engine failure due to a broken exhaust valve.NTSB ATL91LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Benton, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Springs, NVFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning, and failure to refuel the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot becoming lost/disoriented ; 2) the dark night conditions; 3) the failure of the pilot to seek help in a timely fashion; and 4)…NTSB ANC91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodchopper Crk, AKEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC91LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rutland, VTThe student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapsing of the nose gear. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB FTW91LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hutto, TXThe engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors were the instructor's improper use of carburetor heat and the fouled spark plugs.NTSB LAX91LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Las Vegas, NVFuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft prior to departure.NTSB MIA91LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooksville, FLFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience.NTSB ATL91LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB LAX91LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oceanside, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning.NTSB LAX91LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZThe failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.