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
Oct 23, 2021	Wadsworth, OH	N94400	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach resulting in a bounced landing.
Aug 24, 2021	Stow, OH	N95445	Incident	substantial	The airplane’s impact with a deer during a night landing.
Aug 09, 2021	La Lumbrera, OF	CC-KAA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 17, 2021	Bridgeport, TX	N68851	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total … The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.
Jan 09, 2021	Rajshahi, OF	S2-AFK	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2020	Snohomish, WA	N946SF	Incident	substantial	The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impac… The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aug 24, 2020	WILLOUGHBY, OH	N94589	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.
Jul 14, 2020	Hayward, CA	N530CA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which… The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.
Jun 23, 2020	Hollywood, FL	N5314M	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear … The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Jun 17, 2020	McAlpin, FL	N25449	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available… The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the ignition switch in 1 position rather than both.
May 31, 2020	Arlington, TX	N757BE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.
Feb 28, 2020	Tampa, FL	N25474	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to conduct a go-around, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nosewheel collapsing.
Dec 27, 2019	San Salvador, ES	YS-162PE	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 16, 2019	Sherman/Dennison, TX	N4705Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Sep 25, 2019	Lafayette, IN	N6450B	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 18, 2019	Denton, TX	N93069	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 17, 2019	Naples, FL	N472TC	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 11, 2019	Hollywood, FL	N904WA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.
Aug 08, 2019	Hollywood, FL	N65401	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursio… The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
Jul 25, 2019	Wakefield, VA	N47028	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of … The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
Jul 21, 2019	Fredericksburg, TX	N48410	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 06, 2019	Paris, TX	N757YK	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runwa… The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.
Jul 02, 2019	Tracy, CA	N6306P	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.
Jun 23, 2019	Clewiston, FL	N5096L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the take… The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over.
Jun 11, 2019	Greenville, TX	N6132Q	Incident	substantial	The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the acciden… The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to pass the other airplane.

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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