NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 1998
69 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998
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 FTW99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bowie, TXThe hard landing due to the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to take control of the airplane when the engine lost power. Factors were the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW99LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peaster, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI99LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Urbana, ILthe student pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate on final approach, and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI99LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Appleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI99FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sherrill, IAthe pilot continued flying with a known discrepancy and he failed to maintain airspeed and lost control of the airplane while attempting a forced landing. Factors included the tailwind and the undetermined loss of power.NTSB ATL99LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shelbyville, TNWater contamination of the fuel supply, resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI99LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Evansville, INthe student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the…NTSB FTW99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control due to improper use of the rudder. A factor was the hilly terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB IAD99LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Easton, MDThe failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX99LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orinda, CAA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight, during which he neglected to note the contamination, and the dark night which made it difficult to select a landing spot.NTSB IAD99LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Caldwell, NJthe student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.NTSB ATL99FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Daytona Beach, FLAn interior cabin fire of undetermined origin. A factor was the power lines impacted during the emergency descent.NTSB CHI99LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monticello, INlow altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver and an abrupt pullup by the pilot.NTSB MIA99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coral Springs, FLThe delay by the pilot to obtain proper assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB MIA99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail wind during the forced landing attempt, and a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB LAX99LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Petaluma, CAFailure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became apparent that the other airplane did not see him.NTSB FTW99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tomball, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…NTSB MIA99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.NTSB LAX99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.NTSB FTW99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at night over mountainous terrain. The pilot's use of unclear language when stating his intentions to air traffic control was a factor.NTSB LAX98FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. Contributing to the accident were the hilly and mountainous terrain and glare from the setting sun.NTSB NYC98WA194Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · IcelandNTSB FTW98LA412Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Durango, COImproper maintenance by an unknown person and the subsequent throttle cable disconnect due to a castellated nut separation. Factors were the none suitable soft terrain for the forced landing, and the failure of the nose wheel landing gear during the landing…NTSB IAD98LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB MIA98LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.NTSB IAD98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI98LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Lafayette, INthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff.NTSB MIA98LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing…NTSB NYC98LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellington, CTWas the flight instructors lack of supervision over the student pilot's preflight inspection of the airplane, and which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the night conditions and the soft terrain.NTSB FTW98LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC98LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jackson Twnshp, NJThe flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin.NTSB IAD98FA095Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blue Ash, OHthe pilot's inaccurate calculation of the fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beecher, ILFuel exhaustion due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot-in-command. The rough terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW98LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayes, LAThe forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKThe student pilot's delayed landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB IAD98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAFailure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.NTSB CHI98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, MIthe student pilot's delay in performing the abort, and the instructor pilot's failure to take control of the airplane before passing the end of the runway. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch.NTSB NYC98WA196Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Ice Cap, GreenlandNTSB NYC98LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Philippi, WVWas the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot.NTSB SEA98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, ORThe pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain.NTSB MIA98LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.NTSB NYC98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB LAX98FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to identify a proper touchdown point on the runway and maintain an appropriate glidepath so as to remain clear of vortex turbulence from the preceding large aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to…NTSB IAD98LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgemere, MDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW98LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boyd, TXThe loss of engine power due to the total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boynton Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.