Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2013 | Spring, TX | N555UF | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postacci…The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Hawley, MN | N5367B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of con…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Feb 08, 2013 | Tucson, AZ | N89059 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane. |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Cascais, PO | CS-AUR | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2012 | Moisselles, FR | F-GLPO | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2011 | Mercedes, AR | LV-OOF | Fatal (2) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 2011 | Finca Arrayanes, CO | HK2597G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL | N48869 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. |
| Jul 02, 2010 | Venice, CA | N94838 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequen…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Sep 09, 2009 | Coolidge, AZ | N94741 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Aug 16, 2009 | Hesperia, CA | N67361 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal w…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the engine, and the improper internal timing of the right magneto due to inadequate maintenance that reduced the ability of the magneto to produce an adequate spark, resulting in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 19, 2009 | Ponce, PR | N5518P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The airplane’s impact with water for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 16, 2008 | Atwater, CA | N45994 | Fatal (1) | — | The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane. |
| Jul 05, 2008 | Rossville, TN | N5372B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| Jul 02, 2008 | Piru, CA | N25490 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 08, 2007 | Parkland, FL | N24478 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | Peoria, AZ | N627PA | Fatal (2) | substantial |
the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, …the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Dec 09, 2005 | Clinge, NL | OO-ACS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2005 | Lakewood, CA | N6565L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's los…the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's loss of partial power due to inadequate maintenance, worn spark plugs, worn pistons, and broken piston rings. |
| Sep 07, 2005 | Guadalajara, MX | XB-CHO | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |