How many accidents has the Cessna 152 had?

The NTSB has recorded 2435 events involving the Cessna 152: 255 fatal, 130 serious, 326 minor injuries, and 1714 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 152 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 152 has 2435 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

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
Jun 19, 2005	Naples, FL	N625PA	Incident	substantial	The CFI's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 16, 2005	Fort Payne, AL	N5527M	Incident	substantial	The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane… The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 16, 2005	Burneyville, OK	N93206	Incident	substantial	The students pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the bounced landing.
Jun 11, 2005	Marietta, OK	N47962	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a soft field take off. A factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.
May 24, 2005	Conroe, TX	N67770	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
May 12, 2005	Missoula, MT	N7866Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last p… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last part of the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway identification sign in the vicinity of the intersection of the runway and the taxiway.
May 04, 2005	Millville, NJ	N5150B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
Apr 11, 2005	Williamsburg, OH	N24779	Fatal (2)	substantial	An improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor… An improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.
Apr 08, 2005	Stillwater, OK	N68472	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Apr 05, 2005	Jacksonville, NC	N48820	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor mixture cable which resulted in fuel starvation.
Apr 02, 2005	Shawnee, OK	N5086Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Mar 30, 2005	Goose Creek, NC	N714TK	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a berm.
Mar 16, 2005	Port Royal, VA	N64986	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Mar 08, 2005	Covington, WA	N65579	Incident	substantial	The failure of connecting rods during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. Trees were a factor.
Feb 06, 2005	Hana, HI	N7332L	Incident	substantial	Foreign object damage inside an engine cylinder, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb to cruise, and an off-airport forced landing.
Feb 05, 2005	Kelleys Island, OH	N4649M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.
Feb 03, 2005	Sturtevant, WI	N68714	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to identify the electrical system failure and to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach. Factors associated with … The pilot's failure to identify the electrical system failure and to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach. Factors associated with the accident were the electrical system failure, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience.
Jan 17, 2005	Nashville, TN	N24218	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of fuel system blockage.
Jan 13, 2005	Stockton, MO	N714UV	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditi… the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind and dusk light conditions.
Nov 14, 2004	Lyons, CO	N48943	Incident	destroyed	the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his intentional VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
Nov 06, 2004	Rocky Mount, NC	N49196	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 28, 2004	Santa Teresa, NM	N5290B	Incident	substantial	the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to ab… the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
Oct 26, 2004	Imperial, CA	N4734B	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surfa… the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over.
Oct 23, 2004	Mesa, AZ	N856ER	Minor	substantial	the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go takeoff.
Oct 17, 2004	Pacoima, CA	N5272H	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the stu… the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.

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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