Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2016 | Miami, FL | N94292 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss o…The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts. |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Miami, FL | N46953 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Chickaloon, AK | N488E | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Aug 21, 2016 | Miami, FL | N94939 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Belle Plaine, MN | N631TK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a…The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse. |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Newnan, GA | N5250B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student …The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop the airplane on the runway. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | Hillsboro, OR | N48440 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount. |
| Aug 01, 2016 | Scappoose, OR | N49276 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnorma…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Denton, TX | N4702P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jul 08, 2016 | Bridgeport, TX | N5331B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during land…The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s inability to operate the airplane normally. |
| Jul 01, 2016 | Augusta, ME | N4916B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial ac…The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the wing tip contacting the runway during the go-around. |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Delta, CO | N152L | Incident | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Immokalee, FL | N4918H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Palo Alto, CA | N94565 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the studen…The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Hayward, CA | N6427Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion dur…The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing. |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Valparaiso, IN | N918U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Mar 01, 2016 | Chester, CT | N94569 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Pullman, WA | N152LC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Shirley, NY | N47259 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and post…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire. |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Durant, OK | N5101P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a porpoise. |
| Sep 05, 2015 | Miami, FL | N6141Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | St. Augustine, FL | N6553L | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Pilot Point, TX | N49158 | Incident | minor | The loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto. |
| Apr 06, 2015 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | N179BA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Feb 07, 2015 | Shirley, NY | N5416B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional …The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control. |