NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2000
59 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 |
|---|---|
| 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\") = 2000
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") = 2000
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 CHI01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sturtevant, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…NTSB ATL01LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJThe overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.NTSB DEN01LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMthe flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB SEA01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.NTSB LAX01LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ramona, CAThe dual student's habit interference, from his previous training in a different type of airplane, that precipitated his improper use of the elevator control during a go-around.NTSB LAX01FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Alpine, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB FTW00FA268Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Navasota, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the…NTSB FTW00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blanchard, LAThe student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saspamco, TXthe failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TXThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.NTSB NYC00LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Culpeper, VAThe partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle.NTSB CHI00LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cumberland, WIthe go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New London, MOthe fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot.NTSB FTW00LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA00LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…NTSB SEA00LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors.NTSB CHI00LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arthur, NDthe water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.NTSB CHI00LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indianapolis, INthe non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor decision to practice instruction with an unqualified pilot prior to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.NTSB LAX00LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.NTSB CHI00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Park River, NDdirectional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing.NTSB LAX00LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakland, CAfailure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB MIA00FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNthe flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent…NTSB NYC00LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Beverly, MAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CHI00LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln, NEthe misjudged flare and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing performed by the student pilot.NTSB CHI00FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brownton, MNIn flight collision with the terrain for undetermined reason.NTSB NYC00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Point, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN00FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Karval, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent flight into the clouds, and his becoming spatially disorientated.NTSB FTW00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcallen, TXLoss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mankato, MNthe pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an improper landing flare.NTSB LAX00LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lodi, CAThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his misjudged in-flight planning, and his failure to flare during the landing attempt. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection when he refueled the airplane.NTSB LAX00FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident were terrain induced windshear and sudden wind shift and the pilot/flight instructor's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW00FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Noble, OKthe failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.NTSB CHI00LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Goshen, INthe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the student pilot and the improper use of the throttle.NTSB LAX00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the airplane drifting into a nearby tree.NTSB MIA00LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLthe dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.NTSB LAX00FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Austin, NVThe pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…NTSB LAX00LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fresno, CAFuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the student pilot becoming disoriented and lost.NTSB LAX00LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eureka, CAThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind and to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB MIA00LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Murfreesboro, TNA loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an attempted emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree and transmission wires.NTSB FTW00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Decatur, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA00LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgewater, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN00FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.NTSB CHI00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, MOthe certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB ANC00LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall during an attempted go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB MIA00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot by allowing the student to fly in gusty wind conditions with excessive crosswinds that resulting in the student pilot not maintaining control and nosing the aircraft over.NTSB FTW00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Charles, LAThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's poor preflight planning, failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the POH, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA00FA103Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Sarasota, FLThe failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and…NTSB NYC00LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hazelton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.