Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2004 | Harrison, OH | N68298 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A…The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. |
| Oct 04, 2004 | San Jose, CA | N24373 | Incident | substantial | an in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Sep 27, 2004 | Friday Harbor, WA | N757RD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was th…The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach. |
| Sep 26, 2004 | Dayton, OH | N67520 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exha…The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 11, 2004 | Inverness, FL | N35FD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to detect the presence of water in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine po…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to detect the presence of water in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 01, 2004 | Waycross, GA | N89255 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runwa…The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence. . |
| Aug 10, 2004 | Abita Springs, LA | N6326B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing facto…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors. |
| Aug 03, 2004 | Sarasota, FL | N218JA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jun 09, 2004 | Elyria, OH | N802MC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 06, 2004 | Pottstown, PA | N94577 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Apr 07, 2004 | Hamilton, OH | N4713B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/d…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor. |
| Mar 21, 2004 | Greenville, KY | N4468V | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision…The total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees. |
| Feb 24, 2004 | Spencer, MA | N4669L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 12, 2004 | West Jordan, UT | N66952 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of …the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the snow covered field. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | San Diego, CA | N67844 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Dec 20, 2003 | Louisburg, NC | N93002 | Incident | substantial | Other maintenance personnel's inadequate engine overhaul that resulted in engine case fretting and engine oil starvation. |
| Dec 08, 2003 | Butler, PA | N94820 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor ici…The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions. |
| Dec 03, 2003 | Pontiac, MI | N65455 | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain. |
| Nov 15, 2003 | Ormond Beach, FL | N24887 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
| Nov 12, 2003 | MINERAL WELLS, TX | N95604 | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 22, 2003 | Pierson, FL | N94445 | Minor | substantial |
In flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terra…In flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | Three Oaks, MI | N25787 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees. |
| Sep 09, 2003 | Kissimmee, FL | N5172B | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Franklin, VA | N4725B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 04, 2003 | Tocumen, PM | HP1426AS | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |