Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | Madras, OR | N64895 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequen…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Bell Glade, FL | N4886B | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stu…A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Lakeland, FL | N24752 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Farmingdale, NJ | N94658 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure. |
| Sep 08, 2018 | St. Augustine, FL | N6469P | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover. |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Oak Harbor, WA | N152LT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2018 | Sacramento, CA | N4962L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2018 | Panama City, FL | N89887 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Denison, TX | N67404 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| May 28, 2018 | Tulua, CO | HK2367G | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 2018 | Hillsboro, OR | N152GB | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Snohomish, WA | N6509L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions. |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Everglades City, FL | N95550 | Incident | substantial |
The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the …The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Fullerton, CA | N417CB | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Namur, BE | OO-TMC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Winder, GA | N53393 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. |
| Sep 09, 2017 | Broomfield, CO | N89732 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Tamarac, FL | N714UY | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total …The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Miami, FL | N53396 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Stow, OH | N95821 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s rudder overcorrection during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Apr 12, 2017 | La Porte, TX | N95551 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water cont…A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water contamination. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Tulsa, OK | N6138Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control. |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Hong Kong, CH | B-HHN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Madill, OK | N6132Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night. |
| Feb 03, 2017 | Bonifay, FL | N6318M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. |