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NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1997

61 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.

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NTSB NYC98FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 21, 1997 · N22LU · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's not identifying unsuitable terrain (snowbank) in the landing area, and his not selecting the proper touchdown point. A factor was the snowbank.Dec 14, 1997 · N68318 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAThe solo student's failure to see and follow the other aircraft on the downwind as he had been instructed. Factors influencing this accident was the failure of the pilots in the other aircraft to see and avoid the aircraft encroaching on his flight path; the…Nov 25, 1997 · N757FT · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodstock, ILthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.Nov 24, 1997 · N49908 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FLThe flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation.Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palatka, FLthe student pilot's failure to properly secure the oilcap/dipstick within it's integral oil filler tube during his preflight inspection.Nov 18, 1997 · N68327 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damageNTSB SEA98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORthe pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Prescott, AZThe student's inadvertent application of left brake during touchdown, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Oct 28, 1997 · N49788 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.Oct 18, 1997 · N93116 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Quincy, ILimproper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), by switching 'OFF' the fuel selector valve of the single-engine airplane (starving the engine of fuel) to 'simulate' an emergency. Factors relating to the accident were: the soft and uneven…Oct 17, 1997 · N68299 · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Piqua, OHThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.Oct 15, 1997 · N6154Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Julian, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain.Oct 11, 1997 · N67293 · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dover, DEThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in an overrun of the runway.Oct 5, 1997 · N89627 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Oct 3, 1997 · N94999 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murrieta, CAfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure an adequate preflight of the airplane, and his failure to properly quantify or verify the fuel onboard before departing on a dual instruction flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.Sep 10, 1997 · N65406 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zavalla, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing.Aug 31, 1997 · N65273 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FLthe flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mecca, CAfuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel.Aug 25, 1997 · N152RJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Manuel, AZThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight.Aug 12, 1997 · N757CS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dunlap, TNa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 10, 1997 · N6270H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Aug 8, 1997 · N757WL · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plymouth, MAInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind.Aug 2, 1997 · N89242 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape Coral, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.Aug 1, 1997 · N93011 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXfailure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft.Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arcadia, FLfailure of the right nose wheel steering linkage. The close proximity of the fence was a related factor.Jul 20, 1997 · N152DG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sherman, TXThe pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.Jul 16, 1997 · N4870B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lufkin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 14, 1997 · N5238H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZthe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Madera, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff.Jul 2, 1997 · N64954 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXfuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gorman, TXthe student pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a fluctuation in the electrical system, due to an undetermined reason, the student pilot's lack of…Jun 29, 1997 · N6099L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZThe dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight…Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orangeburg, SCFailure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cambridge, MDThe student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.Jun 12, 1997 · N4929B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNthe pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chesterfield, MOthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Payson, AZan animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crystal, MNthe student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Paragon, INthe pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were aerobatics were performed and improper use of aircraft.May 18, 1997 · N4757B · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MTThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 9, 1997 · N714VL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · College Station, TXThe pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing.May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rochelle, ILthe student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing.May 6, 1997 · N5225B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ilwaco, WAThe student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the student pilot's flight instructor, rain, fog, strong crosswinds, a…Apr 26, 1997 · N152TM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Crosse, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total…Apr 10, 1997 · N5442B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's collision with mountainous terrain due to his failure to follow published high density altitude departure procedures during climb out, and route selection which exceeded the airplane's maximum climb performance specifications. Also causal was the…Apr 6, 1997 · N64845 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Leavenworth, KSfatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain.Mar 26, 1997 · N6359M · Substantial damage