NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1995
71 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995
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 BFO96LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, OHthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,…NTSB LAX96FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAa partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.NTSB LAX96FA080Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAa push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking.NTSB MIA96LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight.NTSB SEA96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chimacum, WAthe pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.NTSB NYC96FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rush Township, PAthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night.NTSB BFO96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stanton, KYwas the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.NTSB LAX96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAloss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA96FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Provo, UTpilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.NTSB FTW96LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marietta, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wet grass runway.NTSB LAX96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mobile, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA96LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eastman, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel consumption calculations, and the decision not to refuel. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion, and the pilot- in-command's decision to operate the airplane with the fuel gauges inoperative.NTSB CHI96LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Troy, MIthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the quartering tailwind condition and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land.NTSB SEA96LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.NTSB LAX95LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAthe second pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the first pilot's improper supervision of the flight.NTSB BFO95LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roanoke, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation, her lack of familiarity with the airplane, and soft terrain in…NTSB BFO95LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Martinsburg, WVthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC95LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orson, PAThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.NTSB MIA95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lumberton, MSThe failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.NTSB CHI95LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ypsilanti, MIthe pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.NTSB FTW95LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bristow, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the fence at the end of the airstrip.NTSB LAX95LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Camarillo, CAThe failure of the landing gear strut due to fatigue.NTSB MIA95LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's premature decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power due to failure of one of the two magnetos.NTSB FTW95LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Raton, NMThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the flaps. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.NTSB SEA95LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wellsville, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of experience with flying in mountainous terrain and the high density altitude.NTSB FTW95FA307Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rhome, TXthe flight instructor's delay in recovery from the intentional stall/spin.NTSB NYC95LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beaver Falls, PAthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after touchdown.NTSB LAX95FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miramar, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) above the terrain, while attempting to perform VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.NTSB MIA95LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW95LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW95LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmington, NMThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in her failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot landed on the wrong runway. The tailwind contributed to the loss of directional control.NTSB MIA95LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command [CFI] to use carburetor heat during reduced power descent.NTSB ATL95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Juliette, GAThe pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.NTSB SEA95LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saratoga, WYThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane during landing.NTSB FTW95FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's intentional low level flying and not maintaining a clearance from the trees. A factor was the pilot exceeded the maximum allowable gross weight of the airplane.NTSB FTW95LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Craig, COThe pilot became lost and disoriented, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment.NTSB LAX95LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Helendale, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.NTSB FTW95LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Guthrie, OKThe loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durango, COThe student pilot's improper landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.NTSB SEA95FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snoqualmie Pass, WAThe pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.NTSB LAX95LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palos Verdes, CAthat the pilot initiated the flight into known adverse weather, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Payne, ALThe inaequate visual lookout by both pilots. Factors were the radio reception difficulties of the 152 pilot, his failure to make position reports while maneuvering for a landing, and the failure of the 182 pilot to have a safety observer while conducting…NTSB FTW95LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakgrove, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…NTSB MIA95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the delayed remedial action to attempt a go-around.NTSB FTW95LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlin, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the dark night condition.NTSB ATL95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB MIA95LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Laurel, MSThe failure of the pilot-in-command to refuel the aircraft resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW95LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waco, TXTotal loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.