# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series: Collision during takeoff/land

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 ANC24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA023.md): Cessna 150L · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N19390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA063.md): Cessna 150L · Lajas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N1707Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA222.md): Cessna 150M · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N150VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.
- [NTSB WPR21LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA255.md): Cessna 150 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1972L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N22307 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA363.md): Cessna 150 · Elkader, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2019 · N6471F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N50183 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…
- [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 WPR16LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA185.md): Hoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N616DH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…
- [NTSB CEN16FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA216.md): Cessna 150F · Rockville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N102DK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of an improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in the airplane having insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect and its subsequent impact with trees near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA209.md): Cessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Masscotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off…
- [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 ERA11CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA377.md): Cessna 150M · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N9416U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA366.md): Cessna 150F · Sully, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB ANC10CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA090.md): Cessna 150L · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N1612Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.
- [NTSB ERA10CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA420.md): Cessna 150A · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N7023X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.
- [NTSB WPR10FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA326.md): Cessna 150 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA449.md): Foglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N312TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.
- [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 CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA291.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA276.md): Cessna 150J · Spring Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N50753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA088.md): Cessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N22563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA143.md): Cessna 150M · Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N63422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.

## 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.engine_model_code IN ('17020')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '490'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/cases?engine=17020

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