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
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.

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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