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
Dec 18, 1994 OPA-LOCKA, FL N89515 Incident substantial
THE STUDENT PILOTS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST AND ASSURE THE DOOR WAS CLOSED PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S DIV…

THE STUDENT PILOTS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST AND ASSURE THE DOOR WAS CLOSED PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.

Dec 11, 1994 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK N24350 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER FLARE AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Dec 09, 1994 MANKATO, MN N6445P Incident substantial
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experienc…

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.

Nov 22, 1994 INDIANTOWN, FL N67390 Incident substantial AN EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ANIMALS.
Nov 16, 1994 BOULDER, CO N6386L Incident substantial THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Nov 10, 1994 BUCYRUS, OH N160UU Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FALIURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.
Nov 09, 1994 DRESDEN, TN N24834 Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S (CFI) IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SEPARATION FROM TER…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S (CFI) IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SEPARATION FROM TERRAIN.

Nov 02, 1994 ROCK HILL, SC N48720 Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES.
Oct 27, 1994 LA VERNE, CA N64851 Incident substantial
the student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this a…

the student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.

Oct 15, 1994 ATHERTON, CA N67358 Serious (1) substantial the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
Oct 10, 1994 BLOOMINGTON, IL N69187 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper landing flare and the pilot's …

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper landing flare and the pilot's lack of total experience.

Oct 03, 1994 GREENWOOD, MS N65454 Incident substantial
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION CONCERNING THE SELECTION/APPROACH/EXECUTION OF THE EMERGENCY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT W…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION CONCERNING THE SELECTION/APPROACH/EXECUTION OF THE EMERGENCY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE, HIS BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, THE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AND THE PROXIMITY OF TREES TO THE SELECTED EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Sep 30, 1994 FORT WORTH, TX N46872 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Sep 24, 1994 FALLBROOK, CA N89546 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 21, 1994 PETALUMA, CA N6208B Incident substantial the failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around after failing to obtain the proper airspeed and rate of descent during the approach.
Sep 21, 1994 LINDEN, TN N5525P Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Sep 21, 1994 PLAINWELL, MI N67324 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total e…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.

Sep 14, 1994 DECATUR, IN N89897 Incident substantial the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the tower.
Sep 14, 1994 GAINESVILLE, FL N6517M Serious (1) substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CORRECTLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Sep 07, 1994 OSTEEN, FL N48938 Incident substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE …

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Sep 06, 1994 ENFIELD, NY N80235 Serious (2) substantial The pilot-in-command's attempt to take off under conditions beyond the performance capabilities of the airplane.
Aug 31, 1994 HEADLAND, AL N64903 Incident substantial The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.
Aug 29, 1994 ARKADELPHIA, AR N44687 Incident substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aug 27, 1994 W. COLUMBIA, SC N94194 Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.
Aug 23, 1994 OSTEEN, FL N6088H Incident substantial
ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL DISCHARGE NOZZLE PICKUP BY AN INSECT THAT INADVERTENTLY ENTERED THE CARBURETOR DURING OVERHAU…

ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL DISCHARGE NOZZLE PICKUP BY AN INSECT THAT INADVERTENTLY ENTERED THE CARBURETOR DURING OVERHAUL RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.

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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