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
Jul 09, 1994	CHAMBLEE, GA	N67318	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY THE OPERATOR, WORN PISTON RINGS, AND FAILURE TO OVERHAUL THE ENGINE WHEN DUE.
Jul 03, 1994	CHAMBLEE, GA	N67524	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF.
Jun 22, 1994	OPA-LOCKA, FL	N936JH	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAN… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Jun 15, 1994	SPRINGFIELD, MO	N69227	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL PRIOR TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING IS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jun 11, 1994	GAINESVILLE, FL	N46140	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. .
Jun 08, 1994	FT. LAUDERDALE, FL	N6159Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ABORTED LANDING.
May 26, 1994	OLATHE, KS	N757SU	Incident	substantial	the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle o… the pilot-in-command (CFI's) improper compensation for wind conditions and his poor in flight decision making. Factors were a tailwind and a vehicle on the runway.
May 25, 1994	LOS BANOS, CA	N93069	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his resultant loss of directional control. A factor in the acci… the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his resultant loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total flight experience.
May 23, 1994	HARLAN, IA	N80812	Incident	substantial	the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the wet runway surface.
May 16, 1994	ANDREWS, SC	N211SP	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
May 08, 1994	CHANDLER, AZ	N4594B	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
May 03, 1994	ELLINGTON, CT	N5369H	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMROPER… THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMROPER LANDING FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
Apr 30, 1994	WILLMAR, MN	N758ZC	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total e… the failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total experience and the snowbank located off the side of the runway.
Apr 16, 1994	COLLEGE STATION, TX	N6315M	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER LANDING, ABRUPT LOWERING OF THE NOSE GEAR. A FACTOR WAS THE LANDING AIRSPEED EXCEEDED.
Apr 06, 1994	POMPANO BEACH, FL	N24737	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A PORPOISE OF THE AIRCRAFT AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE.
Mar 25, 1994	DUBUQUE, IA	N89761	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The student pilot's lack of total flight experience was a factor.
Mar 23, 1994	AMHERST, MA	N6460L	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADVERTENTLY BECOMING LOST, AND THE SUBSEQUENT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH SOFT TERRAIN AND N… THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADVERTENTLY BECOMING LOST, AND THE SUBSEQUENT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A FIELD, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH SOFT TERRAIN AND NOSE OVER.
Mar 17, 1994	WHEELING, IL	N2MS	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 15, 1994	LEBANON, TN	N95010	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO DEVELOP TAKEOFF POWER. TH… THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO DEVELOP TAKEOFF POWER. THE STUDENT PILOT ALSO DELAYED IN RELINQUISHING THE FLIGHT CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. A FACTOR IS THE INADEQUATE PERFORMANCE OF THE 100 HOUR AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.
Mar 10, 1994	ANGWIN, CA	N5368M	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience.
Mar 07, 1994	PANAMA CITY, FL	N48239	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN- COMMAND.
Mar 05, 1994	CHUGIAK, AK	N6469B	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FROZEN MAIN LANDING GE… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FROZEN MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE SHOE, THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT OPERATIONS BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL AND EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDIITONS.
Feb 28, 1994	BATH, OH	N47316	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the frozen, snow covered terrain.
Feb 07, 1994	SEBEWAING, MI	N94269	Incident	substantial	was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the icy runway and a snowbank.
Jan 22, 1994	PLYMOUTH, MA	N94963	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.

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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