NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1992
72 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\") = 1992
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") = 1992
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 ATL93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atlanta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB NYC93LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quaker Street, NYThe failure of the pilot to determine runway conditions prior to landing which resulted in the airplane being damaged upon touchdown on the snow covered runway.NTSB FTW93LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain.NTSB SEA93FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marysville, WAThe design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by the student pilot.NTSB NYC93LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alberta, VAThe pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.NTSB MIA93FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ocala, FLThe pilot-in-command becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain altitude.NTSB FTW93LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Orleans, LAHard landing due to the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the blocked rudder.NTSB SEA93LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Tremonton, UTDelayed remedial action. Factors include a tailwind.NTSB MIA93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot in command's improper flare on landing which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB BFO93LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danville, KYThe student pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB CHI93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kechi, KSMaintenance not performed (gasket deteriorated), other maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI93LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX93LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fontana, CAThe noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.NTSB ATL93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Knoxville, TNThe pilots poor inflight decision to attempt to land the aircraft in an unsuitable area.NTSB MIA93FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Port Richey, FLLoss of control inflight by the pilot for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Petersham, MAThe imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA93LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in the aircraft ballooning during landing, followed by his improper recovery from the ballooned landing which resulted in the aircraft touching down hard on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse.NTSB CHI93LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsdale, MIInadequate preflight planning in not refueling the aircraft and a poorly planned forced landing by the pilot.NTSB LAX93LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quartzsite, AZEngine failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing to this accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB NYC93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Milford, NHThe instructor pilots improper in-flight planning, and his failure to maintain a proper glide path to the forced landing area. A factor in this accident was the instructor's decision to shut down the engine during a 'simulated' engine failure .NTSB ANC93LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Skwentna, AKThe student pilots failure to maintain directional control during a go around. Factors relating to the accident were the soft runway conditions and the inadequacy of training in the maneuver attempted by the student.NTSB CHI92LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot's failure to recover from the bounced landing.NTSB CHI92FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ottawa, ILPilot did not maintain a proper airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude where the pilot could not perform a recovery.NTSB BFO92FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gloucester, VAThe pilot's failure to recover from an intentional stall, which resluted in inflight collision with the ground. Pilot inexperience is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI92LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crete, NEA premature lift-off and failure to perform remedial action. Lack of expereince in short field takeoffs was a factor.NTSB BFO92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Great Barringto, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW92LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, ARThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CHI92LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houghton Lake, MIA premature lift-off.NTSB NYC92LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plainville, CTFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The embankment beside the runway was a related factor.NTSB FTW92LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Killeen, TXLoss of engine power due to a fractured number three cylinder exhaust push rod assembly.NTSB CHI92LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Xenia, ILImproper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX92FA331Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.NTSB MIA92LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NCFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate wingtip clearance with bushes off the side of the taxiway while taxiing to takeoff.NTSB BFO92LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Belmont, NHInadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB SEA92LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provo, UTFuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel supply. Factors include a ditch encountered while landing.NTSB BFO92LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chestertown, MDCarburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions (houses and utility pole) in the emergency landing area.NTSB BFO92LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodstock, CTThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder and the inadvertent aerodynamic stall that occurred during the precuationary landing.NTSB FTW92LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marietta, OKEngine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC92FA133Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PAThe pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.NTSB CHI92LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · East Tawas, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB DEN92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot misjudged his landing and landed short of the runway. A factor was: lack of total experience on the part of the student pilot.NTSB NYC92LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durhamville, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. Factor related to the accident was the pilot misjudged the flare/touchdown.NTSB ANC92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were his psychological condition.NTSB LAX92FA236Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sylmar, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately judge and evaluate the weather conditions and his improper in-flight decision to fly close to clouds. These acts led to his entering IMC and becoming lost and disoriented.NTSB FTW92LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Henrietta, TXLoss of engine power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB LAX92LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Delano, CAThe failure of the student pilot to adequately compensate for gusting cross wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL92FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Waccamaw, NCThe failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures while operating the aircraft in weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the weather condition, which was favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB SEA92LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, UTThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather (gusts) and terrain (berm).NTSB ATL92FA106Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seale, ALA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the right seat pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL92LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manchester, GAThe inadequate in-flight planning by the pilot.