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
Aug 08, 1988 YONCALLA, OR N67992 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 SKIATOOK, OK N53321 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1988 AUBURN, WA N4651P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1988 EAU CLAIRE, WI N93411 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1988 HILLSVILLE, PA N4609L Incident destroyed ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL STARVATION WHICH RESULTED IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD.
Jul 31, 1988 BELLEVILLE, MI N69120 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1988 FT. LEWIS, WA N24995 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1988 UNDERWOOD, IA N69240 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1988 BAKERSFIELD, CA N68342 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1988 SOMERVILLE, TN N757YP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1988 HEAVENER, OK N68700 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1988 DIXON, CA N6469M Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1988 GALLUP, NM N48055 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1988 SLIDELL, LA N25999 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 AURORA, CO N67712 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1988 ROCHE HARBOR, WA N4590P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1988 VERDI, NV N49787 Fatal (1) destroyed
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE PRIOR TO NEGOTIATING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WITH FORECAST HIGH WINDS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS …

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE PRIOR TO NEGOTIATING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WITH FORECAST HIGH WINDS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE WEATHER PHENOMENA KNOWN AS 'MOUNTAIN WAVE' WHICH CREATED DOWNDRAFTS THAT EXCEEDED THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB PERFORMANCE.
Jul 02, 1988 MARATHON, FL N25057 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1988 SALT LAKE CITY, UT N6392Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1988 TITUSVILLE, FL N46068 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1988 LAKE TAHOE, CA N23TW Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1988 STONYFORD, CA N4792B Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 HOWELL, MI N757CD Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1988 GRAND FORKS, ND N96730 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1988 COLDWATER, MS N95056 Minor 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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