# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, AL 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. Page 1 of 3 · 121 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA25LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA225.md): Cessna 150J · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 1, 2025 · N150FJ · Substantial damage > On June 1, 2025, at about 1200 central daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N150FJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elberta, Alabama. The pilot and the pilot- rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under as a… - [NTSB ERA24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA060.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Vernon, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N5952T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering. - [NTSB ERA22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA380.md): Cessna 150 · Berry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N8797G · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve. - [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 ERA21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA284.md): Cessna 150 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N8172S · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA21LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA307.md): Cessna 150 · Carrollton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N561QL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent encounter with a hole during the forced landing. - [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 GAA15CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA146.md): Cessna 150L · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N19337 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage. - [NTSB ERA14LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Hopewell, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N16078 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel planning that did not account for increased headwind. - [NTSB ERA14LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA094.md): Cessna 150H · Livingston, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N684RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in departure with an open fuel port and the subsequent… - [NTSB ERA12CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA396.md): Cessna 150M · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N9119U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA12CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA390.md): Cessna 150H · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N6963S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA126.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N3681T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference. - [NTSB ATL07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA072.md): Cessna C-150G · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2007 · N6380S · Substantial damage > The CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over. - [NTSB ATL07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA003.md): Hadwise Varieze · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N222DQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger. - [NTSB ATL06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012.md): Cessna 150 · Monroesville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N704VR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL04CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA127.md): Cessna 150 · Decatur, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N10424 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires. - [NTSB ATL04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA005.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N70SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow VFR Approach procedures and to maintain visual lookout. - [NTSB ATL03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA096.md): Cessna 150G · Morris, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2003 · N2970S · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB ATL03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA086.md): Cessna 150G · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N2938J · Substantial damage > The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing. - [NTSB ATL02FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Duncanville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N3400J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight. - [NTSB ATL02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA093.md): Cessna 150B · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N1299Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB ATL01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA057.md): Cessna 150G · Pell City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N2808S · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. - [NTSB ATL99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA096.md): Rutan VERI-EZE · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N80SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove covers from the fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA033.md): Cessna 150L · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1998 · N7443G · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos. - [NTSB ATL97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA034.md): Cessna A150L · Trinity, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N50TB · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain flying airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a tree, utility line, and the ground. - [NTSB ATL94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N11560 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power when the fractured piece of the rocker boss interrupted the normal operation of a movable component under the valve cover. A factor was the soft terrain in the landing area. - [NTSB ATL93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA101.md): Cessna 150H · Lafayette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N6924S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mile marker sign during the takeoff roll. A factor was the sign adjacent to the highway - [NTSB ATL91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA177.md): Cessna 150G · Pleasant Grove, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N4096J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the last takeoff resulting in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight. - [NTSB ATL88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N2738S · Substantial damage > The airplane experienced a loss of electrical power during the local, solo flt. The student elected to make a precautionary ldg at Muscle Shoals arpt (MSL) which was the nearest arpt. He made two attempts to land on rwy 36, with a 12-20 kt tailwind: on the… - [NTSB ATL88LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA012.md): Cessna 150H · Scyrene, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1987 · N22553 · Substantial damage > The engine lost pwr during a low-altitude powerline patrol. The airplane nosed over during the subsequent forced ldg. Post-crash examination of the acft by an FAA inspector revealed that the fuel tank vent system was obstructed with mud-dauber nests in… - [NTSB ATL87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1987 · N22553 · Substantial damage > The CFI was giving instruction to a beginning student. During preflight he noted that the lt tank fuel gauge indicated 'full' while the rt tank gauge inidated '1/2 full '. After about 40 minutes of flying the engine began to run rough, during climbout after a… - [NTSB ATL87LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA068.md): Cessna 150M · Pinson, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N704FT · Substantial damage > During intial climb after takeoff the eng quit and restarted more than once. The acft was turned back toward the departure rwy. During the turn, the wing struck a tree, control was lost, and the acft collided with the ground. Examination of the eng revealed… - [NTSB ATL86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA140.md): Cessna 150E · Gulfshore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N6108T · Substantial damage > The pilot related that the aircraft ran out of fuel and he attempted a forced landing in a field 3 miles from his airport of intended landing. The fuel cells were not visually inspected to determine the fuel quantity, however, the pilot stated that the fuel… - [NTSB ATL85FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA243.md): Cessna 150G · Selma, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N4608X · Destroyed > Acft took off from sod strip on hot humid day near max weight. PIC said he used 10 degrees flaps and was airborne. At about runway mid point. When over first tree line after passing threshold acft descended. When over brown terrain acft climbed. When over… - [NTSB ATL85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA210.md): Cessna 150H · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N22553 · Substantial damage > While on a solo training flight the aircraft lost power while on downwind and the student pilot made an mergency landing on the runway, however, during landing roll the aircraft went off the side of the rwy and nosed over in the soft soil. Post crash… - [NTSB ATL85LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N3682V · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that during a landing roll, the acft veered to the right, went off the right side of the rwy & collide with a dirt bank. - [NTSB ATL85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA136.md): Cessna 150E · Seale, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N3080J · Substantial damage > While performing a soft fld takeoff the plt reportedly applied full pwr with the control yoke pulled full aft. The acft became airborne at aprx 35 KTS with the stall warning horn sounding. The acft drifted left of the centerline and the plt over corrected… - [NTSB ATL85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA117.md): Cessna 150J · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N60649 · Substantial damage > During eng start the acft accelerated into two parked acft causing substantial damage. The plt stated that the toe brakes were ineffective. Post crash investigation failed to disclose a preexisting failure or malfunction which may haverendered the brakes inop. - [NTSB ATL84FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA193.md): Cessna 150F · Laceys Spring, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N8207S · Destroyed > A non-certificated plt made a steep turn after takeoff. The acft then entered a dive & impacted the ground in a steep nose low attitude. No record of pilot proficiency was found. Acquaintances reported that the plt had no training other than the minimum… - [NTSB ATL84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA034.md): Cessna 150A · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N6673T · Substantial damage > The acfts nose gear collapsed during landing. The student plt was on a solo training mission to practice landings. The plt said he made a normal landing and as the nose gear was lowered he added slight right rudder to hold a roll parallel to the rwy… - [NTSB ATL84IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA029.md): Cessna 150M · Mobile, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N9196U · Minor damage > The acft collided with a light pole while taxiing. The instructor pilot was preoccupied with locating a tie down spot. - [NTSB ATL83LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA274.md): Cessna 150M · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N66185 · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing and nosed over during an attempted go-around. The acft according to the pilot was operatingat nearly max gross weight and the density alt was 2300 ft. he tried a go-around with full flaps extended. A turn was made to avoid… - [NTSB ATL82FKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ07.md): Cessna 150 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1981 · N11623 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL82FKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ06.md): Cessna 150 · Russellville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N7206S · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DKJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKJ30.md): Cessna 150M · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1981 · N8127U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FKJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKJ16.md): Cessna 150 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1981 · N8207S · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DKJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ24.md): Cessna 150 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N1640Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FKJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKJ11.md): Cessna 150 · Decatur, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1980 · N8584G · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ02.md): Cessna 150 · Camden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1980 · N7017S · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17020&state=AL&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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