NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1993
82 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\") = 1993
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") = 1993
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 ATL94LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edisto Island, SCFailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CHI94LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson, MOthe failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI94LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · C0rnell, ILthe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC94LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Christianburg, VAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which prevented the accumulation of carburetor ice and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC94LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Millbrook, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Factors were the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his inexperience.NTSB LAX94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAwere the noncertificated student pilot's misjudged flare altitude, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper use of the left brake. The student pilot's lack of total experience and panic were factors in this accident.NTSB FTW94FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKWas the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.NTSB SEA94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAThe student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.NTSB BFO94LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Riverhead, NYThe pilot's preflight planning/preparation was inadequate which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO94FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Walkersville, MDImproper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI) by teaching stalls and slow flight to a pre-solo student on a dark night, and the instructor's failure to maintain (or regain) control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factor's related to…NTSB FTW94FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Horn, TXWas the pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's ostentatious display.NTSB FTW94LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Angelo, TXWas malfunction of the throttle control push/pull rod and cable. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA93FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 152 · FLundetermined.NTSB CHI93LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were his lack of total experience and his premature retraction of the flaps.NTSB ATL93LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greensboro, NCThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the touch and go landing. Factors were the crosswind conditions, and the hidden obstruction (rock) in the grass adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX93LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hesperia, CAThe pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.NTSB SEA93LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, improper flare, and improper recovery from a forced landing.NTSB ANC93FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night and the inadequate surveillance of the operation by the club management.NTSB LAX93LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from the ensuing bounced landing.NTSB ATL93LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.NTSB CHI93LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152-II · Keokuk, IAthe loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve failure. A factor related to the accident is the power line.NTSB CHI93LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Montgomery, ILThe pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.NTSB MIA93LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to apply right rudder while applying power during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC93LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fryeburg, METhe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and the subsequent nose over. A factor was an improper flare.NTSB FTW93FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXCompany management's dispatch of an airplane with known deficiencies, their failure to correct the deficiencies, and the student pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. Factors which contributed to the accident were: chafed wiring, fouled spark plugs, a…NTSB DEN93LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Timpson, TXThe pilot in command's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhustion. Factors were: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and dark night light conditions.NTSB CHI93LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marion, IAthe failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN93LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corpus Christi, TXAn inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's intentional buzzing at low altitude over the beach.NTSB LAX93LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Carlos, CAThe cfi's inadequate supervision of the flight, the improper recovery from the bounced landing by the crew, and the lack of total experience in giving dual instruction by the CFI. Factors which contributed to this accident were: the dual student's improper…NTSB LAX93LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oceano, CAThe student pilot's misjudging the landing flare altitude and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and failure to raise the flaps.NTSB MIA93LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent ditching in the ocean.NTSB CHI93LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Howell, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.NTSB BFO93LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cuddy, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/touchdown. The proximity of the ravine and trees to the runway was a related factor.NTSB LAX93LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Van Nuys, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver, subsequent improper remedial actions and an inadvertent stall. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.NTSB CHI93LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brownsburg, INfailure to replace a dirty air filter.NTSB NYC93LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wyantskill, NYInadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inexperience is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX93LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe failure of dual student to maintain an adequate airspeed during the go around initiation, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor.NTSB NYC93LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provincetown, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Improper landing flare is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC93LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's improper inflight planning and decision resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with power lines.NTSB MIA93LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sarasota, FLPilot in command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in the engine failing due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX93FA241Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Chino, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Lancair 320, N69WD, that precluded him from recognizing a collision hazard and taking action to avoid a midair collision with the Cessna 152, N80203. In addition, the local controller failed to advise the pilot of…NTSB NYC93LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAImproper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane departing the side of the runway and striking trees.NTSB MIA93FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude from which a recovery would have been possible.NTSB SEA93LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include strong crosswinds, downdrafts, and an excessive descent rate.NTSB MIA93LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a climb.NTSB BFO93LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape May, NJThe pilot's failure to properly flare during landing, and his failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL93LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grandview, TNFailure of the aircraft battery.NTSB BFO93LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norfolk, VAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX93LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure in not determining the surface winds prior to landing which resulted in a landing in conditions beyond the demonstrated capability of the airplane.NTSB FTW93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waco, TXThe students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot