# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MA

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 ERA22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA327.md): Cessna 150 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.
- [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 GAA17CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA326.md): Cessna 150 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N6511S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA16LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA300.md): Cessna 150 · Littleton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N9230U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA101.md): Cessna 150L · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N5443Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2012 · N7250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N4041J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA11LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA383.md): Cessna 150L · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA10CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA169.md): Cessna 150H · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N6603S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA124.md): Cessna 150 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2010 · N5478Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA049.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N3679T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and…
- [NTSB NYC04LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA186.md): Cessna 150E · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB IAD04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Paxton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…
- [NTSB IAD01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA099.md): Cessna 150J · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N5591G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Westfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB BFO93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N2894V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Related to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N18147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and descent into trees.
- [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 NYC88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA005.md): Cessna 150H · Gardner, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N50342 · Destroyed
  > While executing tough-and-go landings, the pilot neglected to partially raise the wing flaps, as recommended in the owners manual, before lifting off. Thereafter, the pilot failed to maintain a safe airspeed for the landing configuration and inadvertently…
- [NTSB NYC87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA005.md): Cessna C-150 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1986 · N704PY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot flared long during landing and the instructor initiated a go around. During a right turn away from buildings, the aircraft stalled and collided with the ground on its nose and flipped over.
- [NTSB NYC83LNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LNA03.md): Cessna 150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N11196 · No damage
  > The acft propeller struck a passenger who was walking around the acft in preparation for boarding. The acft had been taxied in from landing and stopped near the coffee shop. The wife of the passenger on board the acft approached theacft prior to engine shut…
- [NTSB NYC83FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA01.md): Cessna 150L · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N1433Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft was observed to climb at a steep angle to 150-200 ft & then enter a spin. The owner/plt had just finished installing stall fences as part of a stol kit that he was in the process of completing. Examination of the acft showed a partial installation of…
- [NTSB NYC82DA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA234.md): Cessna 150D · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N4149U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that she was cleared for landing on runway 24. She stated that as she turned onto final, and the aircraft was high, an additional notch of flaps was added. The descent to the runway was at approximately 90 mph. The aircraft touched down in…
- [NTSB NYC82DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA062.md): Cessna 150L · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N10459 · Substantial damage
  > After calling for landing information on UNICOM and receiving no reply the pilot elected to land. During roll-out at approximately 5 mph the aircraft's right main and nose gear encountered a sink-hole causing the right wingtip to hit the ground.
- [NTSB NYC81FNE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE15.md): Cessna 150 · Belchertown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1981 · N9213U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE11.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N6975F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNA02.md): Cessna 150H · Norton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1979 · N7001S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA31.md): Cessna 150L · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1979 · N18585 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA26.md): Cessna 150 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1979 · N10796 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA21.md): Cessna 150M · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1979 · N66349 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNE05.md): Cessna 150 · Hardwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1979 · N1153Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNE03.md): Cessna 150 · Gardner, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1978 · N22785 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNA08.md): Cessna 150K · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1978 · N6219G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNE01.md): Cessna 150 · Monson, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 8, 1978 · N45352 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA089.md): Cessna 150M · Millbury, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1978 · N9470U · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78DNA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNA18.md): Cessna 150 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N7529G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNA16.md): Cessna 150 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1978 · N1283Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE13.md): Cessna 150 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1978 · N10877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DNC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNC16.md): Cessna 182 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N19508 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA04.md): Cessna 150 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1977 · N9470U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNA17.md): Cessna 150 · Haverhill, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1977 · N714SS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNE15.md): Cessna 150 · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1977 · N51343 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNA14.md): Cessna 150 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1977 · N8717S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNE10.md): Cessna 150 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1977 · N714CP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNA45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA45.md): Cessna 150L · Freetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N6754G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE29.md): Cessna 150J · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1976 · N60412 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE24.md): Cessna 150G · Westboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1976 · N8347G · Substantial damage

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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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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