Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2000 | BLANCHARD, LA | N6107Q | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain f…The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 12, 2000 | SASPAMCO, TX | N64921 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing. |
| Aug 16, 2000 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N68168 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 15, 2000 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N93589 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting …The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until impact with trees and the ground. |
| Mar 28, 2000 | DECATUR, TX | N94912 | Minor | substantial | The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall. |
| Dec 15, 1999 | WOODVILLE, FL | N460TC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Oct 03, 1999 | PENSACOLA, FL | N49508 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and …The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | EVANSVILLE, IN | N4611P | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the ditch. |
| May 22, 1999 | SLIDELL, LA | N4850B | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing. |
| May 08, 1999 | CHANDLER, AZ | N48845 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat and throttle control (rapid movement), which induced an overly rich condition and a loss of power. |
| Mar 22, 1999 | BLOOMINGTON, IL | N757MJ | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action. |
| Mar 20, 1999 | BUNN LEVEL, NC | N46542 | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were an electrical system malfunction for undetermined reasons and the dark night condition…The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were an electrical system malfunction for undetermined reasons and the dark night conditions. |
| Feb 27, 1999 | SUBLETT, KY | N25856 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with a perceived excessive fuel consumption, and delaying his decision to execute a precautionary…The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with a perceived excessive fuel consumption, and delaying his decision to execute a precautionary until night, which resulted in the airplane impacting wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, and being lost and disoriented. |
| Feb 12, 1999 | DUANESBURG, NY | N89097 | Minor | substantial |
The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the…The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced landing could be completed. |
| Feb 02, 1999 | ODESSA, MO | N67568 | Minor | substantial |
the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were total loss of engine power, the instructor pilot's encounter with unsuitable te…the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were total loss of engine power, the instructor pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain, and the rough terrain. |
| Dec 31, 1998 | PEASTER, TX | N25778 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 07, 1998 | AUBURN, WA | N6312P | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail win…A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail wind during the forced landing attempt, and a fence at the end of the runway. |
| Oct 28, 1998 | DOUGLASVILLE, GA | N25037 | Minor | destroyed |
Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and co…Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Oct 09, 1998 | BRIDGEPORT, TX | N757XC | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | SAN JOSE, CA | N957AF | Minor | destroyed |
Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at night over mountainous terrain. The pilot's use of unclear langua…Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at night over mountainous terrain. The pilot's use of unclear language when stating his intentions to air traffic control was a factor. |
| Sep 20, 1998 | BURLINGTON, NC | N48195 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/mai…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat while performing touch-and-go landings, and the wire. |
| Jun 21, 1998 | EDGEMERE, MD | N95415 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 13, 1998 | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | N46129 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 10, 1998 | STILLWATER, OK | N67326 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| Mar 23, 1998 | DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL | N24543 | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. …Failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane following an intentional low altitude maneuver by the student. Also, altitude inadequate for recovery from the in-flight loss of control. |