# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, GA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2024 · N11519 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation due to an in-flight cardiac arrest, which necessitated a landing by a non-pilot passenger and resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA24LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2023 · N7981E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA297.md): Cessna 150L · Elberton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2023 · N16071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA203.md): Cessna 150 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N6915S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [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 ERA17LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA176.md): Cessna 150M · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N714DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA374.md): Cessna 150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N23483 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
- [NTSB ERA16LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA235.md): Cessna 150 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N1567Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA216.md): Cessna 150M · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N3568V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA377.md): Cessna 150 · Senoia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N7968Z · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and his improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA283.md): Cessna 150M · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N714JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA186.md): Cessna 150J · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N60276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA351.md): Champion 7ECA · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N73PC · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the airplane’s oleo piston assembly during an annual inspection, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA274.md): Cessna 150K · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N6213G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ERA09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA225.md): Cessna 150L · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N1505Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA148.md): Cessna 150H · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N7050S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA047.md): Cessna 150J · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N51367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.
- [NTSB MIA07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA106.md): Cessna 150L · Greensboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N1786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA039.md): Cessna C150 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N5843E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with objects. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA078.md): Cessna 150L · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N1715Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…
- [NTSB ATL04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA110.md): Cessna 150K · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N5656G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA071.md): Cessna 150G · High Falls, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N2981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA009.md): Cessna 150G · Jeykll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N4662X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning and the mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA048.md): Cessna 150F · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N8115F · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Jessup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N6098G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA152.md): Cessna 150J · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N5603G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB ATL02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA145.md): Cessna 150H · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N6486S · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A…
- [NTSB ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA007.md): Cessna A150L · Buena Vista, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N6020J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper bounced landing technique, resulting in a hard touchdown, propeller strike, and noseover.
- [NTSB ATL01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N5854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA174.md): Cessna 150L · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N330JC · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while…
- [NTSB MIA00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA162.md): Cessna A150M · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N9834J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper soft field landing technique while attempting a forced landing to an open field following a loss of engine power which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in the accident were weather conditions conducive to formation of…
- [NTSB ATL00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N60763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N11567 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N6532S · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ATL96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA103.md): George Evenson Cuby · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N1035W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA030.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N3221J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N4092J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by foreign matter blockage of the fuel tank vent system.
- [NTSB ATL94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N6461G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA061.md): Cessna 150M · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N8159V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the crosswind resulting in failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA009.md): Champion 7ECA · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N11077 · No damage
  > A sudden wind shift during initial climb which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA110.md): Cessna 150J · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N60466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots attempted flight in adverse weather and the physical impairment of the student pilot from the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to flight. A factor in the accident was the foggy weather condition at the airport.
- [NTSB ATL91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA092.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N95170 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…
- [NTSB ATL91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA010.md): Cessna A150K · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N8390M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not ensure that enough fuel was on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ATL90FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA109.md): Cessna 150L · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N10790 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.
- [NTSB ATL88FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA198.md): Cessna 150 · Eastman, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N4282U · Destroyed
  > The accident occurred after takeoff from a private sod airstrip. A witness saw the aircraft climb to about 500 feet. It then started losing altitude, dropped out of sight, and crashed. The aircraft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude and burned.…
- [NTSB ATL88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA194.md): Cessna 150F · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N7776F · Destroyed
  > After making a local flt, the student plt returned to the arpt, but drg the landing, the acft touched down abt 60' short of the rwy. Shortly after touching down, the nose gear sheared off. The acft then traveled abt 370 ft further before coming to rest beside…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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=GA

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