Cessna 150

NTSB investigations · 489

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071802')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Atlanta, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.Oct 25, 2023 · N7981E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jan 3, 2023 · N7769E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Berry, ALA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.Aug 20, 2022 · N8797G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hanson, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA298Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Banning, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Bemidgi, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.May 22, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marion, INThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA17LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palm Bay, FLUnknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.Dec 19, 2016 · N150EC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Flushing, MILoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.Mar 24, 2015 · N7987E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Hermleigh, TXThe pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.Aug 4, 2013 · N4281U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Carrollton, OHThe airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.Oct 24, 2012 · N5978E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · St Johns, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Jun 28, 2007 · N7842E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · English, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.May 15, 2007 · N7772E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150A · Davenport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C150 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with objects. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.Feb 6, 2007 · N5843E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a landing gear collapse.Sep 20, 2006 · N7745E · DestroyedNTSB SEA06CA178Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 6, 2006 · N6581T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · White Salmon, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the airplane's fuel contamination by water.Feb 16, 2006 · N5611E · DestroyedNTSB SEA05CA079Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Independence, ORThe pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Benton, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during a go-around.Jun 5, 2004 · N5677E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Midland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience.Jun 1, 2004 · N959B · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Old Town, METhe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pilot's incorrect assessment of the airplane's weight and the muddy terrain.May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, KYThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Magnolia, ARThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150A · Beaufort, NCLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2003 · N5581E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Belleville, ILDirectional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing.Aug 1, 2002 · N8137S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01TA233Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Delano, CAA bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption, and subsequent loss of engine power..Jul 3, 2001 · N6475T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ATL01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.May 19, 2001 · N5854E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA236Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Collinsville, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Carlsbad, CAA catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons.Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wiscasset, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Jan 29, 2000 · N7854E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MIthe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb.Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · DestroyedNTSB SEA98LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot's improper flare.Jul 7, 1998 · N6417T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Amboy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from terrain during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short landing area and trees in the landing area.Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mentone, TXa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jun 2, 1998 · N6486T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pt. Baker, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jan 22, 1998 · N5822E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lake Placid, NYwas the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jan 17, 1998 · N150JH · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the rough/uneven runway, and a berm.May 18, 1997 · N5668E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Turner, MELoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the snowbank.Feb 19, 1997 · N7811E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Edgerton, OHthe pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow.Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · North East, PAThe student pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance.Aug 16, 1995 · N5774E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kalskag, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jul 16, 1995 · N7892E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arnaudville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodland, WAAirspeed was not maintained.Mar 26, 1994 · N5537E · Substantial damage
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