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
Aug 09, 2023 Manatí, PR N5313M Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 01, 2023 Long Beach, CA N46393 Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with anoth…

The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.
Jul 27, 2023 MAIDEN, NC N6194Q Minor substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.
Jul 22, 2023 Drásov, EZ OK-PAV Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2023 União da Vitória, OF PR-CDI Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 10, 2023 Danbury, CT N757YM Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d…

The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 07, 2023 Hillsboro, OR N25233 Incident minor The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.
Feb 05, 2023 Denton, TX N5442B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Jan 01, 2023 Madhya Pradesh, OF VT-PTE Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 2022 San Jose, CA N5171B Incident substantial The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Nov 13, 2022 Manchester, MI N222UM Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
Sep 07, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT N48918 Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
Aug 26, 2022 Ione, CA N49430 Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the …

The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the airplane’s performance capabilities.
Aug 18, 2022 Watsonville, CA N49931 Fatal (3) destroyed The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.
Jul 22, 2022 Baramati, OF VT-ALI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 2022 Hillsboro, OH N49189 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 24, 2022 Mendon, UT N934JH Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight i…

The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to enter the maneuver below the operator’s altitude limitation.
Jun 21, 2022 Eden Prairie, MN N6346P Incident substantial The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 02, 2022 Klobuck, PL SP-AKW Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 2022 Wauwatosa, WI N4978B Fatal (1) substantial The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall from which the student pilot could not recover.
Apr 28, 2022 Wadsworth, OH N46733 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind.
Mar 28, 2022 Anchorage, AK N915AA Minor substantial The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.
Feb 28, 2022 Madisonville, TN N68218 Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 26, 2022 Telangana, IN VT-FAO Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 15, 2022 Concepción ( CLCP ), BL CP-3002 Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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