# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA194.md): Cessna 150M · Roll, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N3156V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 intake valve due to inadequate seating, which resulted from valve guide-to-seat misalignment and associated wear.
- [NTSB ERA24LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA239.md): Cessna 150 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N6198K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder rocker shaft bosses from fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ERA24LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA101.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2024 · N7682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N6266K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Margarettsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N704HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA381.md): Cessna 150M · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2021 · N66748 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
- [NTSB CEN20FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA108.md): Cessna 150 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N407WJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Red Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2019 · N704QJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed
  > Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler.
- [NTSB GAA19CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA331.md): Cessna 150 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2019 · N704HS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA329.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N6341K · Substantial damage
  > A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN18WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA279.md): Cessna 150 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2018 · N66778 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N66786 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA095.md): Cessna 150 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2018 · N3229V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s geographic disoriention during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…
- [NTSB ERA16LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA027.md): Cessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N171RD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Airy, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N714CW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA323.md): Cessna 150 · Dorado, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N4057V · Substantial damage
  > A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precautionary landing to a field.
- [NTSB GAA15CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA220.md): Cessna 150M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N704SB · Substantial damage
  > Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA077.md): Cessna 150M · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N8634U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Slate Hill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N9299U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Layton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N827CH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.
- [NTSB ERA14FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA387.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N66241 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the commercial pilot’s failure to recognize and remediate the stall were his…
- [NTSB ERA14CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA366.md): Cessna 150M · Waterloo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N66358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N9432U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB CEN13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA179.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12FA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA583.md): Cessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB WPR12LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA391.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N3700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA583.md): Cessna 150M · Arrow Rock, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N63672 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA411.md): Cessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N8576U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA055.md): Cessna 150M · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N66286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA241.md): Cessna 150M · Garland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N714FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA298.md): Cessna 150M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2990V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA426.md): Cessna 150M · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
- [NTSB CEN09CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA021.md): Cessna 150M · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N533JR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX08CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA257.md): Cessna 150M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N704JD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N3266V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA145.md): Cessna 150 · New Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3130V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA134.md): Cessna 150M · Palestine, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N66381 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing.

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071830')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?model=2071830

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