# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA070.md): Cessna 150 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1990 · N4768X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the student pilot and apply corrective action in a timely manner.
- [NTSB FTW90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N128S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in Cessna 150, N714RS, to comply with the air traffic control clearance, and failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid each other. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the pilot in…
- [NTSB NYC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA055.md): Cessna 150M · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N66787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA068.md): Cessna 150H · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N50292 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gust and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA025.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N63414 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA061.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N6763G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA059.md): Cessna 150F · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1990 · N8575G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in winter operations, the icy runway condition, and…
- [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N704SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to a loss of consciousness brought on by reactive hypoglycemia.
- [NTSB CHI90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Lacrosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB LAX90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA049.md): Cessna 150D · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N4390U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when climatic conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N704WX · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA032.md): Beech 95-B55B · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N5678K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command in both aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA011.md): Cessna 150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N714MS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).
- [NTSB LAX90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA011.md): Cessna 150L · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly judge his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Cherokee Vill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N704SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA257.md): Cessna 150L · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N17295 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The gusty crosswind and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA199.md): Cessna 150 · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N63091 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX89LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N6215G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident were the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA223.md): Cessna 150L · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N6633G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to refuel the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA169.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N8256F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Wash Courthouse, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N6172K · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW89IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89IA168.md): Cessna 152 · Bethany, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N94808 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the Cessna 150 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 152 (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service. Factors related to the accident were: high traffic density, which resulted in frequency congestion,…
- [NTSB FTW89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA157.md): Cessna 150J · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N60062 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to accurately calculate the necesary fuel for the flight and assure that the aircraft had been refueled to provide that quantity.
- [NTSB LAX89LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA299.md): Cessna 150M · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N6289K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's lack of recent experience and improper training by her flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Jonesboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N7872Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a porpoise off the side of the runway. The tree was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N6840G · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.
- [NTSB DEN89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA198.md): Cessna 150-L · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N6697G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a fence in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N60847 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain (rough/uneven) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89DRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRJ01.md): Cessna 150 · Piedmont, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N3893J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while buzzing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Putnam, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N60263 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in reduced power for takeoff. The obstructions (hangar & trees) and weather conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA180.md): Cessna 150G · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2473J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to his misjudgement of the fuel supply. Factors related to the accident were: a false fuel gage indication, and the ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA197.md): Cessna 150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N5814G · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN89FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA162.md): Cessna 150K · Louisville, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N6342G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI) and flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the CFI, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and the weather…
- [NTSB LAX89LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA237.md): Cessna 150K · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6352G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in not assuring an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB LAX89LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA228.md): Cessna 150 · Kelseyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5712E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparations and the improper fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA114.md): Cessna 150J · Minden, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N60625 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance performed during an annual inspection 1.6 flying hours prior to the accident which resulted in the mixture control becoming disconnected.
- [NTSB MKC89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA138.md): Cessna 150M · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N3148V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment, while aborting a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft, the right crosswind, and the…
- [NTSB ATL89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA162.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N714SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the engine was not developing full power and the delay in performing remedial action until it was too late to stop the airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB DEN89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N704AS · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight decision of the pilot to continue the flight without refueling which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA089.md): Cessna 150-L · Alexander River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N1612Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to land at the proper touchdown point and the resulting hard landing. Damage to the airplane precluded a go-around and resulted in the intentional swerve into a River to avoid injuries to people on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA89FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA103.md): Whittaker Bushby Mustang 1 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N8020E · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor judgement in flying a traffic pattern at tree-top level and a tailwind condition during the steep turn to final.
- [NTSB MIA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA171.md): Cessna 150 · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N8782G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Ansonia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N63452 · Substantial damage
  > Flight into known adverse weather by the student pilot, and his inadvertent descent into the terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA157.md): Cessna 150K · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N6367G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's confusion and diverted attention regarding the multiple banner release system in the cockpit resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin into the terrain from a low altitude. Also causal was the pilot attempting the abrupt maneuver at the low airspeed…
- [NTSB ATL89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Trinity, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N1115T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to select a suitable takeoff area based on the weight of the aircraft and the atmospheric conditions at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA102.md): Cessna 150L · Onalaska, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N17130 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion due to the improper planning/decision by the flight instructor, on the ground, prior to the flight and the improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot.
- [NTSB LAX89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA200.md): Cessna 150L · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N18515 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not adequately plan for the flight in that he did not calculate the fuel consumption accurately, failed to provide for adequate fuel reserves, and also failed to land at airports short of his…
- [NTSB CHI89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA090.md): Cessna 150 L · Eureka, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7531G · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17020&page=35

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