Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20, 1994 | AUBURN, WA | N159BC | Serious | — | CLEARANCE WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY AN OTHER PERSON. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES WERE INADEQUATE. |
| 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 09, 1994 | E. FARMINGDALE, NY | N757KN | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE LOCAL TOWER CONTROLLER TO ADEQUATELY CONTROL THE ARRIVAL OF THE AIRPLANES, AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PIPER PA-24 PILOT. A F…FAILURE OF THE LOCAL TOWER CONTROLLER TO ADEQUATELY CONTROL THE ARRIVAL OF THE AIRPLANES, AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PIPER PA-24 PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LOCAL CONTROLLER'S IMPROPER PHRASEOLOGY IN SEQUENCING THE AIRPLANES. |
| 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. |
| Apr 06, 1994 | AVALON, CA | N93508 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat as appropriate while conducting flight in conditions conducive for carburetor icing. A factor in th…the failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat as appropriate while conducting flight in conditions conducive for carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable steep mountainous terrain for a forced landing. |
| 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 14, 1994 | ALLENDALE, SC | N67581 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE IN THE VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TREES. FACTORS WERE; HIS FAILURE TO …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE IN THE VFR TRAFFIC PATTERN, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TREES. FACTORS WERE; HIS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SCHOOL DIRECTIVES BY NOT OBTAINING A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT, AND THE RAIN, GUSTING WINDS, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AT TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
| Mar 10, 1994 | EUGENE, MO | N93679 | Minor | substantial |
improper use of carbureter heat and a poorly planned precautionary landing approach. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions…improper use of carbureter heat and a poorly planned precautionary landing approach. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's lack of total experience, trees and anxiety/apprehension. |
| 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 23, 1994 | EAGLE LAKE, TX | N48819 | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Feb 12, 1994 | PORT ST. LUCIE, FL | N89254 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE AND ENSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE FUEL ON BOARD, AND HIS IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNIN…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT THE AIRPLANE AND ENSURE THERE WAS ADEQUATE FUEL ON BOARD, AND HIS IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT. |
| Feb 10, 1994 | BROOKSVILLE, FL | N6613L | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight …The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to prescription drugs, and self-induced anxiety and apprehension due to becoming lost and disoriented. |
| Feb 09, 1994 | CORONA, CA | N49157 | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, and the instructor's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection. |
| 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. |
| Jan 21, 1994 | GEORGETOWN, DE | N95537 | Serious | — | The failure of ground personnel to maintain clearance from the engine propeller. |
| Jan 21, 1994 | TULSA, OK | N6374M | Minor | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER BRAKING TECHNIQUE AND THE RESULTANT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT NOT OBTAINING AN ATC …THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER BRAKING TECHNIQUE AND THE RESULTANT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT NOT OBTAINING AN ATC CLEARANCE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. |
| Jan 21, 1994 | OSPREY, FL | N68411 | Incident | substantial | UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. |