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 19, 2000 | CULPEPER, VA | N67495 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | Cumberland, WI | N5354M | Incident | substantial | the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot. |
| Aug 17, 2000 | NEW LONDON, MO | N757MF | Incident | substantial | the fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. |
| Aug 16, 2000 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N68168 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 15, 2000 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N93589 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting …The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until impact with trees and the ground. |
| Aug 10, 2000 | HILLSBORO, OR | N6434H | Serious (1) | substantial | An inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors. |
| Aug 05, 2000 | ARTHUR, ND | N7385W | Incident | substantial |
the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of…the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop. |
| Jul 29, 2000 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | N93289 | Incident | substantial |
the non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor dec…the non-pilot rated passenger's improper flare and not relinquishing the controls, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action and the pilot's poor decision to practice instruction with an unqualified pilot prior to becoming a Certified Flight Instructor. |
| Jul 15, 2000 | SAN JOSE, CA | N67603 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was u…The pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect. |
| Jul 13, 2000 | PARK RIVER, ND | N69066 | Incident | substantial | directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing. |
| Jul 06, 2000 | OAKLAND, CA | N6439M | Incident | substantial | failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Jul 04, 2000 | MURFREESBORO, TN | N89043 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of cont…the flight instructor's failure to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed, which resulted in a stall/mush, and an inflight loss of control while maneuvering to return to a landing area during an emergency, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with a residence, and the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were an improper flap setting, and the aircraft's gross weight being exceeded. |
| Jul 03, 2000 | BEVERLY, MA | N48858 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jul 02, 2000 | LINCOLN, NE | N6432M | Incident | substantial | the misjudged flare and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing performed by the student pilot. |
| Jul 02, 2000 | BROWNTON, MN | N757SL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | In flight collision with the terrain for undetermined reason. |
| Jul 01, 2000 | WEST POINT, VA | N68910 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 27, 2000 | KARVAL, CO | N46935 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent flight into the clouds, and his …the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent flight into the clouds, and his becoming spatially disorientated. |
| Jun 19, 2000 | MCALLEN, TX | N94290 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 17, 2000 | MANKATO, MN | N6445P | Incident | substantial |
the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident w…the pilot performed inadequate remedial action to recover when the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were excessive airspeed during the landing and an improper landing flare. |
| Jun 14, 2000 | LODI, CA | N67608 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his misjudged in-flight planning, and his failure to flare during the landing attempt. A factor…The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his misjudged in-flight planning, and his failure to flare during the landing attempt. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight inspection when he refueled the airplane. |
| May 31, 2000 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N5538M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident wer…The failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident were terrain induced windshear and sudden wind shift and the pilot/flight instructor's lack of total experience. |
| May 22, 2000 | GOSHEN, IN | N68182 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the stud…the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the lack of experience of the student pilot and the improper use of the throttle. |
| May 15, 2000 | BORREGO SPRINGS, CA | N25213 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the air…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during initial takeoff climb, which resulted a failure to maintain alignment and the airplane drifting into a nearby tree. |
| May 04, 2000 | SANFORD, FL | N92995 | Incident | substantial |
the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence pos…the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post. |
| Apr 25, 2000 | AUSTIN, NV | N67435 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a t…The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying operations. |