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 29, 1999 | SURPRISE, AZ | N48WT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent…The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground. |
| Nov 20, 1999 | CARLISLE, AR | N413JF | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing. |
| Nov 06, 1999 | RISING SUN, MD | N5490P | Incident | substantial | The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition. |
| Nov 02, 1999 | TAMARAC, FL | N924JH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure …the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp. |
| Oct 29, 1999 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N757YQ | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's in-flight decision that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after he became lost and disoriented. A facto…The student pilot's in-flight decision that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after he became lost and disoriented. A factor was the two fences. |
| Oct 28, 1999 | CORNELIA, GA | N5389Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudged the flare, causing the airplane to porpoise, and subsequently impact with the runway |
| Oct 17, 1999 | BAYOU LA BATRE, AL | N6504L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due…The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and the his improper en route fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 16, 1999 | Ventura, CA | N5169B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worse…the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worsened and the airport closed, and the mountain obscurement and foggy weather conditions, and the night light conditions. |
| Oct 15, 1999 | LAKE VILLAGE, AR | N66930 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 03, 1999 | PENSACOLA, FL | N49508 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and …The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Sep 30, 1999 | SLATON, TX | N5399B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitab…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 22, 1999 | LA PORTE, TX | N5093Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark ni…The pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations. |
| Sep 18, 1999 | MURRAY, UT | N65602 | Incident | substantial | A forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Factors were fuel exhaustion and inaccurate preflight planning by the flight instructor. |
| Sep 13, 1999 | SANFORD, ME | N5337L | Incident | substantial | Improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 01, 1999 | BAKER, FL | N5377L | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A factor was trees. |
| Aug 19, 1999 | ROCKVILLE, VA | N49014 | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. |
| Aug 18, 1999 | OMAHA, NE | N869NE | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 17, 1999 | KENNEWICK, WA | N6148Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A contributing factor was gusty winds. |
| Aug 17, 1999 | OCALA, FL | N5416M | Incident | substantial |
A misjudged flare and the failure of the student pilot to use the proper recovery technique for a bounced landing, allowing the airplane to commence a…A misjudged flare and the failure of the student pilot to use the proper recovery technique for a bounced landing, allowing the airplane to commence a porpoise, and the eventual collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 14, 1999 | BUCKEYE, AZ | N49100 | Incident | destroyed | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations used in flight planning. |
| Aug 11, 1999 | AGANA, TW | N64813 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss or partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 10, 1999 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | N67914 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down. |
| Aug 10, 1999 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N89186 | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a bird. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | EVANSVILLE, IN | N4611P | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the ditch. |
| Aug 03, 1999 | KENAI, AK | N95031 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated w…The loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated with the accident was air traffic control personnel's failure to issue a safety advisory. |