# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MI

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 CEN25LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN25LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Willis, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N51046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.
- [NTSB CEN19LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA308.md): Cessna 150 · Whitehall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2019 · N9492U · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA236.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA123.md): Cessna 150 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N6960F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA386.md): Barrow Ted A ONE Easy · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N227TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to his diverted attention to the canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB GAA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N7987E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA182.md): Cessna 150L · Trenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA500.md): Cessna 150K · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N6032G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA275.md): Cessna 150H · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N23461 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA194.md): Cessna 150F · Johannesburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N7886F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.
- [NTSB CHI07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA111.md): Cessna 150F · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N8893S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage
  > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer.
- [NTSB CHI03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA111.md): Cessna 150F · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8082F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA191.md): Cessna 150H · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N6912S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N63276 · Substantial damage
  > The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow.
- [NTSB CHI00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N6712F · Substantial damage
  > the maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence.
- [NTSB CHI99LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA354.md): Cessna 150L · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N1316Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CHI99LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA299.md): Cessna 150G · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N4061J · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the soft terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA074.md): Cessna 150F · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N8142F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disregarding preparation for the flight. Factors were a frozen landing gear wheel, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA336.md): Cessna 150F · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N6759F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff while in the air and beyond the point where the pilot could execute a landing on the remaining airstrip runway area. A factor which contributed to this accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI98LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA333.md): Cessna 150E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N3031J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA148.md): Cessna 150K · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N5876G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, low ceiling, poor in-flight planning, the precautionary landing, the loose wet gravel on which the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA090.md): Cessna 150M · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N6327K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA078.md): Cessna 150J · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1998 · N51258 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing, and the kit manufacturer's (Supplemental Type Certificate holder's) inadequate design leading to a corrosion stress fracture of the landing gear attachment. A factor was the landing gear attachment…
- [NTSB CHI97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA172.md): Cessna 150K · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N5738G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the icing (weather) condition and sign(s) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA064.md): Cessna 150G · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N4655X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA304.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N8375U · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA058.md): Cessna 150B · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1219Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA135.md): Cessna 150F · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N8291S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA092.md): Cessna 150A · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N7127X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to intentionally land downwind and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. The pilot's lack of experience and the tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N3875V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during touch and go landings. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA269.md): Cessna 150F · East Tawas, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N7760F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA229.md): Cessna 150 · Watersmeet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N6579G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI94DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET01.md): Arthur Alan Blind FOX III Speedster · Watervliet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N61AB · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA016.md): Cessna 150J · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N5522G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude/clearance during the banner pickup, which resulted in the tow rope snagging the landing gear, and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, while landing with the banner attached, which resulted in a failure (or inability) to attain a…
- [NTSB CHI93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA279.md): Cessna 150M · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N9297U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA049.md): Cessna 150F · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N7058F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command.

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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" = 'MI' 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
```

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