# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150E

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

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

Page 1 of 9 · 438 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA327.md): Cessna 150E · Siler, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 1, 2026 · N3037J · Substantial damage
  > On September 1, 2026, at 1220 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150E, N3037J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Siler, Washington. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN22LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA355.md): Cessna 150 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N6212Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA300.md): Cessna 150E · Harrah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N6147T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA127.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N6135T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA133.md): Cessna 150 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2020 · N4729U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR20CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA084.md): Cessna 150 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N31ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA275.md): Cessna 150 · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N150CR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB GAA17CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA546.md): Cessna 150 · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR15LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA090.md): Cessna 150E · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2015 · N4017U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA151.md): Cessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2011 · N3022J · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA208.md): Cessna 150E · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N4057U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB DFW07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA097.md): Cessna 150E · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N2524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA100.md): Cessna 150E · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N3523J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA105.md): Cessna 150E · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N6251T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI05CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA252.md): Cessna 150E · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N6222T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC04LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA186.md): Cessna 150E · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB FTW04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA122.md): Cessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N3050J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA054.md): Cessna 150E · Princeton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N3088J · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB LAX01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA213.md): Cessna 150E · Burbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N3937U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation.
- [NTSB FTW01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N3588J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA040.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N4031U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA00FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA133.md): Cessna 150E · Ashton, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N6196T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentional low pass, a tree located in a shadow generated by the sun's low position at dusk, hilly terrain, and the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA120.md): Cessna 150E · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N6194T · Substantial damage
  > A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.
- [NTSB DEN00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA016.md): Cessna 150E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N6158T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA055.md): Cessna 150E · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N3510J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA124.md): Cessna 150E · Bradenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N6080T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA333.md): Cessna 150E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N3031J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA98FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA196.md): Cessna 150E · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N3549J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot in an over gross weight condition resulting in a higher stall speed, and failure…
- [NTSB MIA97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA225.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damage
  > The improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…
- [NTSB NYC97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA070.md): Cessna 150E · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N6106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight, and failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb after takeoff, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with a mound of dirt.
- [NTSB CHI97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N3008J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA054.md): Cessna 150E · Sonora, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3000J · Substantial damage
  > carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA234.md): Cessna 150 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N6080T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA186.md): Cessna 150E · West Addison, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N3992U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA131.md): Cessna 150E · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N6277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB SEA94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA219.md): Cessna 150E · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N4016U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Melozzi Hot Sps, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N3947U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off below the stall speed of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA045.md): Cessna 150E · Raymond, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N3089J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in identifying carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA009.md): Cessna 150E · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N3071J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The lack of adequate runway alignment marking was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA133.md): Cessna 150E · Pelion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6197T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation prior to commencing the flight. Factors were the fog and low ceiling weather conditions, and the rough, uneven terrain at the landing site
- [NTSB NYC93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA134.md): Cessna 150E · Oxford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N3023J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC93FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA102.md): Cessna 150E · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N3981U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the banner towing operation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA221.md): Cessna 150E · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3051J · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB MIA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Blountstown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N3064J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot resulting in failure to avoid the powerline.
- [NTSB FTW92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA177.md): Cessna 150E · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft contyrol. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA105.md): Cessna 150E · N.Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N6209R · Destroyed
  > The ostentatious display of the Piper cub's pilot caused the accident airplane's pilot to loose control and crash.
- [NTSB DEN92LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA022.md): Cessna 150E · Glenwood, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N306BJ · Destroyed
  > Partial failure of the spark plugs. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA022.md): Cessna 150E · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N2582J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout on the part of the pilot as well as both the flight instructor and student of the other aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the other pilot's lack of landing light usage.

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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 ('2071812')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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