Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Tampa, FL | N25474 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to conduct a go-around, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nosewheel collapsing. |
| Dec 27, 2019 | San Salvador, ES | YS-162PE | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Sherman/Dennison, TX | N4705Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Lafayette, IN | N6450B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Denton, TX | N93069 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Naples, FL | N472TC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Hollywood, FL | N904WA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear. |
| Aug 08, 2019 | Hollywood, FL | N65401 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursio…The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Wakefield, VA | N47028 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Fredericksburg, TX | N48410 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 06, 2019 | Paris, TX | N757YK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runwa…The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice. |
| Jul 02, 2019 | Tracy, CA | N6306P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle. |
| Jun 23, 2019 | Clewiston, FL | N5096L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the take…The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Greenville, TX | N6132Q | Incident | substantial |
The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the acciden…The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to pass the other airplane. |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Bangor, ME | N4916B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Lancaster, PA | N68727 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker. |
| 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. |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Compton, CA | N48962 | Fatal (1) | minor |
The failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the…The failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency during the approach and landing. |
| Dec 29, 2018 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | N6202M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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 | Farmingdale, NJ | N94658 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Fort Rice, ND | N24515 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the low-level aerial observation flight. |