No fatalities

CESSNA 152 accident at Anchorage, AK, 28 Mar 2022

Anchorage, AK, United States

On March 28, 2022, a CESSNA 152 was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilot

All Cessna 152 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 2022 CESSNA 152 accident near Anchorage, AK?

The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 2022 CESSNA 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 2022 involved a CESSNA 152, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.