Cessna 152 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

2435

All Events

1714

Incidents

326

Minor

130

Serious

255

Fatal (386 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 16, 2009 Cross City, FL N64988 Minor substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Apr 15, 2009 Glendale, AZ N6285M Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.
Mar 19, 2009 Ellensburg, WA N95429 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 05, 2009 Crystal River, FL N94563 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 24, 2009 Fort Wayne, IN N94626 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 18, 2009 Turlock, CA N48761 Minor substantial
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the ins…

The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Feb 14, 2009 Tulsa, OK N6300Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 02, 2009 Ellensburg, WA N95606 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to i…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.

Jan 25, 2009 Titusville, FL N48570 Incident substantial A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jan 18, 2009 Wauchula, FL N6566P Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil c…

A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.

Jan 05, 2009 Long Beach, CA N45969 Incident destroyed The student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Nov 16, 2008 Atwater, CA N45994 Fatal (1) The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.
Nov 14, 2008 Fairbanks, AK N47417 Incident substantial
The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’…

The 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.

Nov 03, 2008 Spring, TX N47221 Incident substantial Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
Sep 22, 2008 Carlsbad, CA N271RJ Serious (2) substantial The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Sep 13, 2008 Columbia, CA N24342 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper us…

The 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.

Aug 23, 2008 Ormond Beach, FL N65436 Minor substantial Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.
Aug 10, 2008 Oceanside, CA N46974 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airpla…

A 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.

Aug 01, 2008 Glendale, AZ N757PS Incident substantial The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
Jul 19, 2008 Mc Alester, OK N6293H Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 05, 2008 Rossville, TN N5372B Fatal (1) destroyed Undetermined.
Jul 02, 2008 Piru, CA N25490 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 22, 2008 Leesburg, FL N757HA Serious (1) substantial The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.
Jun 06, 2008 Okeechobee, FL N6173L Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
May 07, 2008 Glendale, AZ N4912H Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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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