Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2012 | Ardmore, OK | N6102Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent …The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. |
| May 01, 2012 | San Antonio, TX | N94500 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing and subsequent impact with the runway. |
| Apr 09, 2012 | Lee's Summit, MO | N25212 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing. |
| Feb 10, 2012 | Miami, FL | N67973 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jan 08, 2012 | Moisselles, FR | F-GLPO | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 2011 | Venice, FL | N471TC | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomali…A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 22, 2011 | Princeton, MN | N6436P | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine …The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. |
| Nov 21, 2011 | Mercedes, AR | LV-OOF | Fatal (2) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2011 | Scappoose, OR | N6308Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover. |
| Sep 06, 2011 | Redlands, CA | N4649L | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing. |
| Aug 17, 2011 | Finca Arrayanes, CO | HK2597G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Idaho Falls, ID | N89439 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. |
| Jun 09, 2011 | Vero Beach, FL | N48869 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. |
| May 25, 2011 | Ann Arbor, MI | N222UM | Serious | — |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy prohibiting any person from entering or exiting an airplane with its engine operating. |
| May 17, 2011 | Carbondale, IL | N6238P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Apr 09, 2011 | Stow, OH | N95469 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Mar 04, 2011 | Kingston, JM | 6Y-JGA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 31, 2010 | Wimauma, FL | N28BA | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted i…The mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection, which also failed to detect a visible exhaust gas leak. |
| Dec 19, 2010 | Bolingbrook, IL | N5437M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Sep 24, 2010 | Tea, SD | N5364H | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Aug 20, 2010 | Hollywood, FL | N93588 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Miami, FL | N24870 | Incident | substantial | The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 08, 2010 | Livermore, CA | N6165M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 03, 2010 | Auburn, IN | N93927 | Incident | substantial | The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane. |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Breckenridge, MI | N24472 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing. |