NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2006
22 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 |
Where
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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\") = 2006
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") = 2006
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 LAX07LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZa loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.NTSB SEA07LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.NTSB DFW07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.NTSB DFW07LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monroe, LAThe failure of the second pilot to maintain separation from the preceding traffic established on final approach. A contributing factor was the failure by ATC personnel to visually identify and separate airplanes in the traffic pattern.NTSB NYC07CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.NTSB LAX07LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Prunedale, CATotal loss of engine power due to failure of connecting rod cap during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.NTSB SEA06CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pembroke Pine, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.NTSB SEA06LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW06CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.NTSB LAX06LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pacoima, CAa loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the top spark plugs, and install the leads for the ignition harness to the top spark plugs.NTSB LAX06CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAthe student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.NTSB LAX06FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, AZthe failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…NTSB SEA06CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA06LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC06CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Merced, CAthe failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB MIA06LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLA loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB NYC06CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Augusta, METhe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.NTSB SEA06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAEncounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.NTSB LAX06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rancho Murieta, CAfuel contamination (water) due to the inadequate preflight by both pilots, which failed to detect the residual water contamination in fuel system. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition at the forced landing site.