Cessna 152 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 2435 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Wadsworth, OH | N46733 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind. |
| Apr 19, 2020 | Corona, CA | N6306P | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engi…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| May 04, 2018 | Tamiami, FL | N6198Q | Serious (2) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident …The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance with company policy. |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Madison, GA | N6135M | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Agua Dulce, CA | N4606L | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a d…The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain. |
| Dec 24, 2013 | St. Ignatius, MT | N5533B | Serious (1) | substantial | The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun. |
| Sep 24, 2013 | Wadsworth, OH | N24800 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around. |
| 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. |
| Sep 22, 2008 | Carlsbad, CA | N271RJ | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 22, 2008 | Leesburg, FL | N757HA | Serious (1) | substantial | The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil. |
| May 06, 2006 | Shamokin, PA | N4732Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collisi…The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Oct 10, 2004 | Harrison, OH | N68298 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A…The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. |
| Aug 10, 2004 | Abita Springs, LA | N6326B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing facto…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors. |
| Dec 08, 2003 | Butler, PA | N94820 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor ici…The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions. |
| Dec 03, 2003 | Pontiac, MI | N65455 | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain. |
| Nov 12, 2003 | MINERAL WELLS, TX | N95604 | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 04, 2003 | Tocumen, PM | HP1426AS | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Punta Cana, DR | HI648SP | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 2003 | Brooklyn, MI | N910MF | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Apr 21, 2003 | Red Owl, SD | N93564 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall. |
| Oct 27, 2002 | Springfield, OH | N49422 | Serious (1) | substantial | Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder. |
| May 08, 2002 | Forest, VA | N63123 | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Feb 21, 2002 | Blowing Rock, NC | N757AS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent…The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain. |
| Jul 29, 2001 | Pacoima, CA | N67418 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach for landing. |
| Jan 07, 2001 | Spanish Fork, UT | N108ES | Serious (1) | destroyed |
Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorienta…Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions. |