# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G

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

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

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- [NTSB WPR26LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA325.md): Cessna 150 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 17, 2026 · N2970S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA249.md): Cessna 150 · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2026 · N3773J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB WPR26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA150.md): Cessna 150G · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 8, 2026 · N4714X · Substantial damage
  > On April 8, 2026, about 1033 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150G, N4714X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA156.md): Cessna 150G · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 21, 2026 · N6305S · Substantial damage
  > On March 21, 2026, about 1023 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 150G airplane, N6305S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ellicott, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA391.md): Cessna 150G · Seagoville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N2500Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA181.md): Cessna 150G · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2025 · N6349S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA371.md): Cessna 150G · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N2880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA348.md): Cessna 150 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N8474J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA23FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA131.md): Cessna 150G · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 27, 2023 · N2991J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA091.md): Cessna 150G · Pocahantas, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2022 · N2930J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's encounter with adverse weather conditions which led to structural icing that affected flight characteristics…
- [NTSB WPR23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Star Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2022 · N3131J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA321.md): Cessna 150G · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3301J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA103.md): Cessna 150G · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2022 · N1308U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
- [NTSB ERA21LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA217.md): Cessna 150 · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N3396J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA132.md): Cessna 150G · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2021 · N8428J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR20FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N4763X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from guy wires associated with a tower while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN19FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA332.md): Cessna 150 · Prairie Grove, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N4658X · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night.
- [NTSB CEN19LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA264.md): Cessna 150 · Cordell, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N8374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA19LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA151.md): Cessna 150 · Fulton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N3795J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA17WA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA344.md): Cessna 150 · Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2017 · N3214X · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2017, a Cessna 150G, N3214X, went missing and was presumed to be substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were also missing, and presumed to be fatally injured. As of October 30, 2017, the airplane had not been found. A visual…
- [NTSB ERA17FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA330.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N3875J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA542.md): Cessna 150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2017 · N2996S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA293.md): Cessna 150G · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N3666J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane, which resulted in the left elevator attachment bolt backing out of the nutplate, and partial inflight separation and damage of the elevator.
- [NTSB CEN16LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA118.md): Cessna 150G · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3339J · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA004.md): Cessna 150 · Dexter, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N3174J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane until the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA058.md): Cessna 150G · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N3392J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA144.md): Cessna 150 - G · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N3882J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA532.md): Cessna 150G · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N4791X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA343.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2013 · N3718J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA197.md): Cessna 150G · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N6389S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA151.md): Cessna 150 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N3438J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB ERA12LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA574.md): Cessna 150G · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N8465J · Substantial damage
  > The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR12CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA370.md): Cessna 150G · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N6346S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA045.md): Cessna 150G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2012 · N3235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA151.md): Cessna 150G · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2012 · N73JK · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N4041J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR11FA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA404.md): Cessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N2870S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR11CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA312.md): Cessna 150G · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N2878S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.
- [NTSB CEN11LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA188.md): Cessna 150G · Springdale, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N3257J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA324.md): Cessna 150G · Jasper, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N8321J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to relinquish the flight controls when directed.
- [NTSB ERA10CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA220.md): Cessna 150G · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4760X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA218.md): Cessna 150G · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N4655X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA127.md): Cessna 150G · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA104.md): Cessna 150G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N4026J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA375.md): Cessna 150G · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2719S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA270.md): Cessna 150G · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N2792S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA243.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N3334J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.

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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 ('2071816')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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