# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MD

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 ERA21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA132.md): Cessna 150G · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2021 · N8428J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA15LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Airy, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N714CW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA383.md): Cessna 150L · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N1574Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA10LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA400.md): Dayton JD-2 · Hollywood, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2010 · N43015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the propeller hub to the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a loss of engine thrust.
- [NTSB NYC07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA021.md): Cessna 150F · McHenry, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N7953F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA062.md): Cessna 150L · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N11965 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N21964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA235.md): Cessna 150F · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N8709G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N11951 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA098.md): Cessna 150L · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N7513G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N22935 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees.
- [NTSB NYC97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N11438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD97FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA038.md): Cessna 150F · Bittinger, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1997 · N8925S · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrumented-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which lead to spatial disorientation of the pilot, his loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident…
- [NTSB IAD96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA104.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N2004A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA065.md): Cessna 150H · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6508S · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N11522 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.
- [NTSB NYC93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA057.md): Cessna 150K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5725G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot, and take control of the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tower. Factors related to the accident were the improper use…
- [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA038.md): Cessna 150G · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8689J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls.
- [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 BFO88DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DIG02.md): Lamb Shoestring S-102 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 24, 1988 · N47CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot inproperly performing aerobatics without sufficient altitude to complete a recovery.
- [NTSB BFO88FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA011.md): Champion 7ECA · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1987 · N11089 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses heard and observed the aircraft takeoff, bank to the left, and nose down into the adjoining dirt field with no change in engine sound. Exam of the wreckage revealed that an elevator cable had separated at a point where grounding strap was found to…
- [NTSB BFO87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA014.md): Cessna 150L · Ellicott City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1987 · N18140 · Substantial damage
  > Approximately 30 minutes after the pilot departed hayes field, columbia, Maryland, the pilot elected to return to the field. After entering downwind the engine ceased to continue producing power and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing. During…
- [NTSB BFO86FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Upper Marlboro, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N11463 · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing after the eng began to overheat during cruise flt about 20 minutes after departure. The plt stated that as soon as he smelled the oil heating up he knew what the problem was. He had not removed the foam plugs from the air…
- [NTSB BFO85FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA077.md): Cessna 150E · Clinton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N3518J · Destroyed
  > Plt stated that on initial climb from a normal takeoff, a partial engine pwr loss was experienced. Control of the airplane was lost while maneuvering for a suitable forced landing area. A flight instructor that witnessed the takeoff stated that it appeared to…
- [NTSB NYC84FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA218.md): Cessna 150M · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N704GV · Destroyed
  > Witness stated acft was performing touch & go landings. On third or forth initial climb at about 300 ft AGL the acft began 'zigzagging.' The acft then entered a nose low atitude and descended to ground impact aprx 1/2 mile from the arpt. Inspection of…
- [NTSB NYC84LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA083.md): Cessna 150H · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1984 · N50308 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on his 1st supervised solo flt. During a landing, the acft encountered a x-wind & was blown off the centerline of the rwy. The student added power to go around. However, he said that he failed to lower the nose & the acft stalled. During…
- [NTSB ATL83FIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIA01.md): Champion 402 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 30, 1983 · N9966Y · Substantial damage
  > The left engine quit at 400 feet after takeoff. After the accident fuel was found draining from the right tank filler opening. The acft was leveled and the engine started with boost pump and pumping throttle. The engine was started twice but would not…
- [NTSB ATL83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA045.md): Cessna 150M · Edgewater, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N2806V · Substantial damage
  > Approximately 45 min after takeoff, the eng started to run rough. The plt headed toward the nearest arpt with the eng still running rough. The plt entered downwind & proceeded to follow a normal landing pattern. As he turned final, the eng quit completely.…
- [NTSB ATL82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA124.md): Cessna A150 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N5919J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that his speed was fast on base leg and final approach. After touchdown he bounced back into the air and added power for a go-around, however, he failed to return the carburetor heat control to the cold position and the aircraft did not…
- [NTSB ATL82FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA072.md): Cessna 150 · Tilghman Island, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N10914 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot/owner of the aircraft was endorsed to fly the plane and would fly it from his farm on Tilghman Island to easton, MD for dual instruction. Several days before the accident, he had asked his instructor (ip) to schedule some time for an early…
- [NTSB ATL81FIA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FIA02-201694.md): Cessna 150 · Newburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1981 · N18668 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FIA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIA09.md): Cessna 150 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1980 · N5368Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA086.md): Cessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1979 · N11593 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DA071.md): Cessna 150 · Oakland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1979 · N5344Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FIG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIG13.md): Cessna 150 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1979 · N7930U · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIG02.md): Cessna 150 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1978 · N9462U · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIG01.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1978 · N3481V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FIG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIG06.md): Cessna 150J · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1978 · N60245 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FIG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG24.md): Cessna 150G · Aberdeen, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1977 · N6310S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DIA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIA19.md): Cessna 150A · California, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1977 · N9852J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DIG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIG03.md): Cessna 150 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1976 · N7574U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FIA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIA10-152908.md): Cessna 150M · College Park, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1976 · N2978V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76FIG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIG08.md): Cessna 150 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1976 · N60489 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FIG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIG21.md): Champion 7ECA · Lantz, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1975 · N11049 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75FIA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIA09.md): Cessna 150E · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1974 · N3518J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIA04.md): Cessna 150 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1974 · N6089G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DIG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DIG26.md): Cessna 150 · Rhodesdale, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1974 · N6364G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FIG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIG25.md): Cessna 150 · White Marsh, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1974 · N6755G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DIG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DIG21.md): Cessna 150K · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1973 · N6093G · 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" = 'MD' 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=MD

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