# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150

A list on [Cessna 150](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 10 · 489 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2023 · N7981E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN23FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2023 · N7769E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA380.md): Cessna 150 · Berry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N8797G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA327.md): Cessna 150 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR21FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA298.md): Cessna 150 · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA18CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA293.md): Cessna 150 · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA17LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA071.md): Cessna 150 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N150EC · Substantial damage
  > Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA349.md): Cessna 150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N7987E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CEN13CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA485.md): Cessna 150D · Hermleigh, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N4281U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA031.md): Cessna 150 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2012 · N5978E · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA438.md): Cessna 150 · St Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA475.md): Cessna 150 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB NYC07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA154.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N7842E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA139.md): Cessna 150 · English, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N7772E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA078.md): Cessna 150A · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ATL07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA039.md): Cessna C150 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N5843E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA135.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N7745E · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA178.md): Cessna 150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N6581T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA053.md): Cessna 150 · White Salmon, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N5611E · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA079.md): Cessna 150 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.
- [NTSB FTW04LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N5677E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI04CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA132.md): Cessna 150 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2004 · N959B · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB IAD04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pilot's incorrect assessment of the airplane's weight and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA125.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N7795E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ATL03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA149.md): Cessna 150A · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N5581E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N8137S · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB LAX01TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA233.md): Cessna 150 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N6475T · Substantial damage
  > A 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..
- [NTSB FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the 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.
- [NTSB ATL01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N5854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW00FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA236.md): Cessna 150 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA070.md): Cessna 150 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N7854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI99FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA221.md): Cessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb.
- [NTSB SEA98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA129.md): Cessna 150 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N6417T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB SEA98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Amboy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB FTW98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Mentone, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6486T · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA016.md): Cessna 150 · Pt. Baker, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N5822E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA061.md): Cessna 150 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N150JH · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5668E · Substantial damage
  > failure 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.
- [NTSB IAD97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA050.md): Cessna 150 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1997 · N7811E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB IAD97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Edgerton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · Destroyed
  > the 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.
- [NTSB NYC95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA196.md): Cessna 150 · North East, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N5774E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ANC95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N7892E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB SEA94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA091.md): Cessna 150 · Woodland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N5537E · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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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