Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2003 | Pontiac, MI | N757GL | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the variable crosswind, the misjudged fla…The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the variable crosswind, the misjudged flare that resulted in the bounced landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 30, 2003 | Ocala, FL | N93193 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impactin…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Punta Cana, DR | HI648SP | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 2003 | Hamilton, MT | N68281 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the improper recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Jul 29, 2003 | Brooklyn, MI | N910MF | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Jul 14, 2003 | Gaithersburg, MD | N49400 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. |
| Jun 28, 2003 | Mt. Charleston, NV | N6182U | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the pe…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of flight. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | Owensville, MO | N68778 | Incident | substantial | The pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch. |
| May 06, 2003 | PALA, CA | N48796 | Minor | substantial |
the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the…the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall-mush and collision with trees. |
| Apr 21, 2003 | Red Owl, SD | N93564 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall. |
| Apr 13, 2003 | Olive Branch, MS | N757AZ | Incident | substantial |
The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine powe…The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 07, 2003 | Butte, MT | N48733 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty variable wind conditions and his improper flare. Factors include gusty and variable winds . |
| 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. |
| Mar 01, 2003 | Greenwood, SC | N67524 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision w…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Columbus, OH | N170SU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action, |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Lockhart, TX | N25324 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| 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 21, 2003 | Norman, OK | N47257 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall . Factors contributing to the accident were the low alt…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall . Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude and the prevailing high winds. |
| 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. |
| Nov 17, 2002 | Houston, TX | N4794P | Fatal (1) | — |
The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual …The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | Justin, TX | N4835B | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. |
| Oct 27, 2002 | Springfield, OH | N49422 | Serious (1) | substantial | Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder. |
| 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. |