The Lemon IndexCessna 150/152. Advanced data.
The raw numbers behind the page, in one place.
Accidents715NTSB
Fatal9714% of accidents
Deaths132NTSB
Destroyed5%of aircraft
Mechanical16%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 32 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 11% |
| Loss of engine power (total) | 9% |
| Loss of control in flight | 8% |
| Fuel exhaustion | 8% |
| Hard landing | 7% |
| Loss of engine power (partial) | 7% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 30% |
| Enroute | 21% |
| Approach | 15% |
| Initial climb | 12% |
| Takeoff | 9% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| engine (reciprocating) | 32% |
| engine fuel and control | 7% |
| ignition system | 6% |
| landing gear system | 6% |
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