Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2003 | Durant, OK | N116SS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2003 | Summerville, SC | N6599B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Columbus, OH | N170SU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action, |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Ellensburg, WA | N48769 | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors. |
| Jan 16, 2003 | SALINAS, CA | N25562 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wet and dirt terrain. |
| Jan 08, 2003 | Traverse City, MI | N757LE | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and t…The student pilot's improper rerecovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare. Factors were the gusting crosswinds, the misjudged flare and the collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Oct 20, 2002 | Salisbury, MA | N47147 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the co…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection. |
| Sep 24, 2002 | Spring City, TN | N46656 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine pow…The flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power. |
| Sep 17, 2002 | El Cajon, CA | N5100B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 06, 2002 | Tulsa, OK | N94112 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 05, 2002 | Brooklyn Park, MN | N48969 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was t…The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees. |
| Sep 01, 2002 | Sanford, FL | N68414 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and in…The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll/run which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and into a ditch where it nosed over incurring substantial damage. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Hialeah, FL | N4893H | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane. |
| Jul 25, 2002 | Mesa, AZ | N152BR | Incident | minor |
the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-groun…the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped. |
| Jul 10, 2002 | Gregory, MI | N621AF | Incident | substantial |
An improper decision by the pilot due to a failure to land at an intermediate airport, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered. C…An improper decision by the pilot due to a failure to land at an intermediate airport, and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation (becoming lost), fuel exhaustion, soft terrain encountered at the forced landing site, and inadequate assistance provided by ATC. |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Pittsburgh, PA | N95035 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions. |
| Jun 14, 2002 | Hillsboro, OR | N757FY | Incident | substantial | An improper flare during the landing. Not performing a proper recovery from a bounced landing was a factor. |
| May 29, 2002 | Immokalee, FL | N5224P | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| May 15, 2002 | Valdosta, GA | N93989 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a coll…The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff. |
| May 09, 2002 | Houston, TX | N48819 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| May 08, 2002 | Sacramento, CA | N67975 | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to ensure the seat was set properly prior to engine start, and not using the parking brake when adjustment of seat was necessary,…Failure of the pilot to ensure the seat was set properly prior to engine start, and not using the parking brake when adjustment of seat was necessary, which resulted in the inadvertent deactivation of the brakes and subsequent collision with the fuel trucks. |
| Apr 24, 2002 | Troutdale, OR | N67505 | Incident | substantial | Improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker. |
| Apr 18, 2002 | Matawan, NJ | N4737L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and excessive airspeed while landing. A factor was a tailwind. |
| Apr 16, 2002 | Maple Lake, MN | N752AA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind conditio…The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Apr 03, 2002 | Boulder City, NV | N48908 | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor. |