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
Mar 24, 2010 Moore, SC N93441 Incident substantial
The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial…

The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.
Mar 04, 2010 Hearne, TX N6503M Incident substantial The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 15, 2009 Merritt Island, FL N93772 Incident substantial The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
Aug 31, 2009 Harrisburg, PA N69124 Incident substantial The student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.
Aug 31, 2009 Merced, CA N5155B Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear strut.
Jun 28, 2009 Mt. Pleasant, SC N49897 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 24, 2009 Oklahoma City, OK N67797 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Jun 18, 2009 Fort Collins, CO N95144 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.
May 15, 2009 Memphis, TN N6529M Incident substantial The pilots' decision to fly at a low altitude and their inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering.
May 03, 2009 Opelousas, LA N4590K Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
Apr 20, 2009 Carlsbad, CA N48259 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
Apr 17, 2009 Talkeetna, AK N46326 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a high density altitude.
Mar 19, 2009 Ellensburg, WA N95429 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 05, 2009 Crystal River, FL N94563 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 24, 2009 Fort Wayne, IN N94626 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 14, 2009 Tulsa, OK N6300Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 02, 2009 Ellensburg, WA N95606 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to i…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
Jan 25, 2009 Titusville, FL N48570 Incident substantial A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jan 18, 2009 Wauchula, FL N6566P Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil c…

A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.
Jan 05, 2009 Long Beach, CA N45969 Incident destroyed The student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Nov 14, 2008 Fairbanks, AK N47417 Incident substantial
The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’…

The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions.
Nov 03, 2008 Spring, TX N47221 Incident substantial Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
Sep 13, 2008 Columbia, CA N24342 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper us…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the throttle control.
Aug 01, 2008 Glendale, AZ N757PS Incident substantial The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
Jul 19, 2008 Mc Alester, OK N6293H Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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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