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
Apr 07, 1995 KOKOMO, IN N757UV Incident substantial
The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were the dark light conditions and the pilot's lack of visual cues for the run…

The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were the dark light conditions and the pilot's lack of visual cues for the runway environment.

Apr 07, 1995 LAUREL, MS N714WW Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Apr 07, 1995 WACO, TX N94534 Minor substantial TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR REASONS UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING.
Apr 07, 1995 ORANGE, TX N68190 Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE. FACTORS WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO STOP AND REFUEL.
Apr 06, 1995 FINKSBURG, MD N93874 Serious (2) destroyed loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
Apr 01, 1995 GRAHAM, TX N5426B Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER LIFT-OFF SPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE SELECTION OF THE TAXIWAY FOR TAKE-OFF AND THE …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER LIFT-OFF SPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE SELECTION OF THE TAXIWAY FOR TAKE-OFF AND THE INOPERATIVE LANDING LIGHT.

Mar 26, 1995 OAKLAND, MD N757JQ Serious (1) destroyed
the student pilot's abrupt remedial action during the aborted landing attempt. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total experience, ina…

the student pilot's abrupt remedial action during the aborted landing attempt. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate airspeed and the low altitude.

Mar 25, 1995 ANCHORAGE, AK N67563 Incident substantial
A FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LANDING APPROACH. THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTI…

A FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE STUDENT PILOT'S LANDING APPROACH. THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY TOUCH-DOWN POINT, AND A SNOW BERM AT THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Mar 11, 1995 NEW ROADS, LA N89359 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE. FACTORS WERE HIS FAILURE TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND, HIS IMPROPER LANDING FLARE, AND THE OTHER PI…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE. FACTORS WERE HIS FAILURE TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND, HIS IMPROPER LANDING FLARE, AND THE OTHER PILOT'S PREMATURE TAXIING ONTO THE RUNWAY FOR TAKEOFF.

Mar 09, 1995 WAUKESHA, WI N4598B Incident substantial
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the snow covered ground which contributed to the …

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the snow covered ground which contributed to the airplane nosing over as it departed the runway.

Feb 28, 1995 MISSING, N25900 Fatal (2) destroyed UNDETERMINED. THE AIRPLANE AND OCCUPANTS HAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED.
Feb 25, 1995 NORTH BERGEN, NJ N6291P Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Feb 23, 1995 BROOKWOOD, AL N6470P Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO LEAN THE FUEL MIXTURE, STOP AT THE FIRST DESTINATION TO REFUEL, AND HIS INCORRECT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
Feb 23, 1995 OWOSSO, MI N757ZQ Incident substantial the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
Feb 14, 1995 COLTS NECK, NJ N89712 Minor substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the unsuitable terrain.
Feb 14, 1995 MOUNT SNOW, VT N757SG Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over.
Feb 07, 1995 BELMONT, NH N6182P Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane that failed to detect the ice clogged breather which resulted in the loss of oil and a subsequent eme…

The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane that failed to detect the ice clogged breather which resulted in the loss of oil and a subsequent emergency landing.

Feb 07, 1995 VENICE, FL N47183 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND AND FAILURE TO APPLY POWER TO RECOVER FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.
Feb 07, 1995 MOBILE, AL N757XX Serious (2) substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION BEFORE REACHING THE AIRPORT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED W…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION BEFORE REACHING THE AIRPORT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN.

Feb 03, 1995 SEDONA, AZ N46874 Minor substantial
the pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, and his improper remedial action by raising the flaps before applying the power.…

the pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, and his improper remedial action by raising the flaps before applying the power. The downdraft was a factor.

Jan 22, 1995 SEATTLE, WA N6605P Incident substantial THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE FLARE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND.
Jan 05, 1995 SAN JOSE, CA N25953 Incident substantial
The improper supervision of the student pilot by the instructor by allowing the student to inadvertently pull the mixture control handle too far out c…

The improper supervision of the student pilot by the instructor by allowing the student to inadvertently pull the mixture control handle too far out causing the engine to lose power. The wet terrain condition was a factor.

Jan 01, 1995 NEW SMYRNA BCH., FL N24457 Minor substantial
INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BY A NONINSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S SUBSEQUENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. …

INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BY A NONINSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S SUBSEQUENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS' OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY.

Dec 29, 1994 LEHI, UT N24741 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, HIS IMPROPER …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, HIS IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO MANEUVER THROUGH UNFAMILIAR MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN TO HIS ORIGINAL DESTINATION, AND HIGH VEGETATION AT THE SITE OF THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Dec 27, 1994 STEVENSVILLE, MD N93042 Minor substantial
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING LINKAGES ON THE NOSEGEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BEING UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING AND SUBSEQ…

SEPARATION OF THE STEERING LINKAGES ON THE NOSEGEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BEING UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A DITCH.

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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