NTSB investigations: Cessna 152, 2008
24 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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Query with SQL
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\") = 2008
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") = 2008
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 WPR09LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atwater, CAThe second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.NTSB ANC09LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions.NTSB CEN09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXFailure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.NTSB MIA08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FLBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.NTSB LAX08CA264Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Oceanside, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane en route.NTSB LAX08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.NTSB DEN08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Mc Alester, OKThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08FA238Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rossville, TNUndetermined.NTSB LAX08LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Piru, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB MIA08LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.NTSB DFW08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Foss, OKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Okeechobee, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW08CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Castroville, TXAn improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.NTSB LAX08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Redding, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152K · Okeechobee, FLThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB SEA08CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · El Cajon, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.NTSB DFW08CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB LAX08LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CALoss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder.NTSB NYC08CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-152 · Labelle, FLThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.NTSB DEN08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Loveland, COthe student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.