Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07, 2013 | Columbia Station, OH | N93756 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over. |
| Nov 18, 2013 | Spring, TX | N555UF | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postacci…The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Nov 13, 2013 | Livermore, CA | N821EB | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 24, 2013 | Wadsworth, OH | N24800 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around. |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Easton, MD | N4922P | Incident | substantial |
The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard…The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in the hard landing. |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Kamiah, ID | N46566 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline. |
| Jun 17, 2013 | Carrizo Springs, TX | N49108 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to identify the water contamination of the fuel system during his preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…The pilot’s failure to identify the water contamination of the fuel system during his preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the airplane’s initial climb. |
| May 14, 2013 | Oxford, NC | N4844H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Americus, GA | N757GX | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent col…The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires. |
| Apr 08, 2013 | Columbus, GA | N46803 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 04, 2013 | Miami, FL | N6141Q | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to foll…A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals. |
| Mar 29, 2013 | Hawley, MN | N5367B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of con…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Mar 26, 2013 | College Station, TX | N48693 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue. |
| Feb 19, 2013 | Kelso, WA | N89956 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Murphysboro, IL | N95670 | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern. |
| Feb 08, 2013 | Tucson, AZ | N89059 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane. |
| Jan 27, 2013 | Atwater, CA | N68757 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in his getting lost and not being able to return to the airport before the fuel was exh…The student pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in his getting lost and not being able to return to the airport before the fuel was exhausted and the engine lost power. |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Long Beach, CA | N48340 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Eugene, OR | N95840 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Ormond Beach, FL | N24264 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident wa…The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance. |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Deland, FL | N49054 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision t…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate in an environment of thunderstorms and rapidly deteriorating weather. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Rockford, IL | N152BA | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Eastvale, CA | N94185 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field l…The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing. |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Cascais, PO | CS-AUR | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2012 | Miami, FL | N67324 | Incident | substantial | The pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power. |