Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 1997 | PLYMOUTH, MA | N89242 | Incident | substantial | Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 01, 1997 | CAPE CORAL, FL | N93011 | Incident | destroyed | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. |
| Jul 20, 1997 | ARCADIA, FL | N152DG | Incident | substantial | failure of the right nose wheel steering linkage. The close proximity of the fence was a related factor. |
| Jul 16, 1997 | SHERMAN, TX | N4870B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique. |
| Jul 14, 1997 | LUFKIN, TX | N5238H | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrai…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 02, 1997 | MADERA, CA | N64954 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. |
| Jun 27, 1997 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N6597Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jun 24, 1997 | PHOENIX, AZ | N96736 | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, a…The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as an instructor. |
| Jun 21, 1997 | ORANGEBURG, SC | N64936 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency. |
| Jun 12, 1997 | BRIDGEPORT, TX | N6182U | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 12, 1997 | CAMBRIDGE, MD | N4929B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 09, 1997 | ST. CLOUD, MN | N68454 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle. |
| May 30, 1997 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N66980 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain. |
| May 24, 1997 | CRYSTAL, MN | N5499B | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time. |
| May 09, 1997 | DEER LODGE, MT | N714VL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pi…The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| May 08, 1997 | COLLEGE STATION, TX | N93124 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing. |
| May 06, 1997 | ROCHELLE, IL | N5225B | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's fail…the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing. |
| Apr 26, 1997 | ILWACO, WA | N152TM | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the stude…The student pilot's failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point. Factors include inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the student pilot's flight instructor, rain, fog, strong crosswinds, a wet runway, and soft terrain off the end of the runway, |
| Apr 10, 1997 | LA CROSSE, FL | N5442B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent no…The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 26, 1997 | FT. LEAVENWORTH, KS | N6359M | Incident | substantial | fatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain. |
| Mar 05, 1997 | FERNANDINA BCH, FL | N757HA | Incident | substantial |
inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity …inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor. |
| Feb 26, 1997 | COLLEGE PLACE, WA | N48965 | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing attempt and not perform a go-around, her failure to attain the p…The certified flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing attempt and not perform a go-around, her failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and her failure to apply proper remedial action. A contributing factor was the presence of a dirt bank at the end of the runway. |
| Feb 07, 1997 | GULFPORT, MS | N93873 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. |
| Feb 06, 1997 | KEY WEST, FL | N67544 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the abrupt maneuver that resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to ma…A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the abrupt maneuver that resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. |
| Jan 29, 1997 | NORTH ANDOVER, MA | N67898 | Incident | destroyed | Fuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. |