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
Jan 07, 1989 STRATFORD, CT N757KR Incident substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jan 04, 1989 LONG BEACH, CA N93114 Incident substantial
THE EXCESSIVE SPEED WHICH THE PILOT WAS MAINTAINING AND HIS IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INEXPERIENCE …

THE EXCESSIVE SPEED WHICH THE PILOT WAS MAINTAINING AND HIS IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INEXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENT PILOT.
Jan 04, 1989 THEODORE, AL N69015 Incident substantial PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Dec 31, 1988 GRAND RAPIDS, MI N714XV Incident destroyed PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.
Dec 29, 1988 GILCREST, CO N46974 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1988 HYANNIS, MA N5465P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 20, 1988 PEDRICKTOWN, NJ N24824 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1988 CREVE COEUR, MO N757YE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1988 STACYVILLE, ME N6558P Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 16, 1988 MEDFORD, OR N67638 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 16, 1988 LAKE IN THE HLS, IL N714ZE Incident substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING FOR A CROSSWIND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE IS THE PILOT'S…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING FOR A CROSSWIND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAUSE IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Dec 16, 1988 GREELEY, CO N49209 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 1988 HALEIWA, HI N94825 Minor minor Investigation pending
Dec 04, 1988 HIBBING, MN N6132H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 04, 1988 WATKINS, CO N4782B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 03, 1988 SCOTTSDALE, AZ N47220 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 30, 1988 SALISBURY, NC N68001 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1988 HARKERS ISLAND, NC N8225F Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1988 ARCADIA, FL N69175 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 09, 1988 GAINESVILLE, FL N6578B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1988 VANDALIA, IL N93085 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1988 NENANA, AK N48943 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1988 LEESBURG, VA N93031 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1988 SMITHFIELD, RI N5462B Fatal (2) destroyed
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER BEGINNING AN ASCENT FROM A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL & LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. INADEQUATE…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER BEGINNING AN ASCENT FROM A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL & LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A STALL WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Nov 05, 1988 WINNSBORO, TX N69008 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
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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