Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | East Farmingdale, NY | N65199 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Richfield, UT | N49792 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | St. Augustine, FL | N95005 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s …The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb. |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Baldwin City, KS | N89585 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun. |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Pottstown, PA | N69200 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts. |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Hornell, NY | N6125B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Miranda, OF | YV104E | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Lingayen, RP | RP-C8595 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Antanhol, PO | CS-EBF | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Denton, TX | N68332 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and w…The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing. |
| Mar 08, 2025 | Voi, OF | 5Y-BYQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 2025 | San Rafael, OF | LV-OOL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2024 | Bridgeport, TX | N49785 | Incident | destroyed |
The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an im…The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Sep 15, 2024 | Buntingford, OF | G-CMAH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 2024 | Amboy, CA | N66948 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a street sign during takeoff from a road. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Daszewice, PL | SP-KCC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Jamshedpur, OF | VT-TAJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Santa Fe, OF | LV-OJF | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Juquitiba, OF | PR-NEA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 2024 | Balneario Laguna de Gómez, AR | LV-BHM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Tolima, OF | HK2328 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N6300Q | Incident | substantial | An inflight collision with a bird while approaching the destination airport. |
| Feb 24, 2024 | Hampshire, OF | G-BSZW | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Licab Zaragosa, RP | RP-C8840 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 2023 | The Dalles, OR | N6308Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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