# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, MN 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 · 130 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN23LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA420.md): Cessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position. - [NTSB CEN23LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA004.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Waconia, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2022 · N3560T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a touch-and-go landing. - [NTSB CEN21LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA255.md): Cessna 140 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N3697V · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain. - [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over. - [NTSB GAA18CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA293.md): Cessna 150 · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting. - [NTSB CEN18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA015.md): Cessna 150J · Willmar, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N50609 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA100.md): Cessna 150 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N7961F · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA074.md): Cessna 150L · New Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface. - [NTSB CEN09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA224.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N3937T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin. - [NTSB CHI08CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA221.md): Cessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N8668J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA107.md): Cessna 150 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N50970 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA235.md): Champion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA143.md): Cessna 150F · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N6620F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI02CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA287.md): Cessna 150G · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N2870S · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB CHI02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA153.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · Destroyed > The pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA023.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Backus, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N20002 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented in the weather, visual lookout by the pilot during the descent not… - [NTSB CHI01LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA311.md): Cessna 150M · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N6142K · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB CHI99LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA331.md): Champion 7ECA · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9549S · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudging the proper glidepath, and his not maintaining airspeed. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, the airplane's inadvertent stall, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA212.md): Cessna 150G · Rush City, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N8450J · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff. - [NTSB CHI98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA069.md): Cessna 150L · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N18031 · Destroyed > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA092.md): Champion 7ECA · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N11023 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a snowbank. The pilot's lack of recent experience, the crosswind, and snowbank are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA195.md): Cessna 150M · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N9132U · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA166.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N3750V · Substantial damage > the nose gear collapsed when it hit a soft spot in the runway. - [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA108.md): Cessna 150 · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N8741G · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N19153 · Substantial damage > Improper flare performed by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA063.md): Cessna 150L · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1991 · N6803G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI90LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA230.md): Cessna 150H · Hawley, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N22128 · Substantial damage > The failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence. - [NTSB CHI90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N9873J · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight planning and fuel system monitoring, and his failure to maintain directional control during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N4020J · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB MKC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA052.md): Cessna 150 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N7359G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, his delay in initiating a go-around, and his premature raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions and the tree. - [NTSB MKC90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA032.md): Beech 95-B55B · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N5678K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command in both aircraft. - [NTSB MKC89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA106.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N6411K · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to properly calculate fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel reserve and fuel exhaustion prior to reaching his destination. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an… - [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path. - [NTSB CHI88LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Redwood Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N704XX · Substantial damage > Wind was 210 degrees at 13 knots when the student pilot attempted a landing on snow compacted runway 12. The student stated that a gust of wind pushed the aircraft sideways and it struck a snowbank when it exited the runway to the left. - [NTSB CHI87DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER02.md): Cessna 150M · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N714QW · Minor damage > The student & instructor (CFI) were preflighting the acft to fly on a cold morning. To facilitate better eng starting, the CFI elected to turn the prop while the student 'pushed the primer in.' He told the student to check that the mag & master sws were off &… - [NTSB CHI86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA162.md): Cessna 150L · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N19528 · Substantial damage > Acft struck power lines on approach to private airstrip. The plt stated that an air pocket pulled the plane down. Weather at international Falls, six miles from the accident site, reported winds at 7 KTS with no gusts. The plts flt time was not reported. - [NTSB CHI86LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA066.md): Cessna 150G · Pelican Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1986 · N2495J · Substantial damage > The exhaust valve rocker arm #1 cylinder failed in flight. The student pilot descended and landed in a wooded area. After over flying a frozen lake occupied by fishermen. The rocker arm exhibited evidence of fatigue. - [NTSB CHI85FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA251.md): Neumann-Everett N2 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N2287D · Destroyed > The newly rated prt plt was on his 12th flt in the recently certificated homebuilt that he had designed and built himself. While performing an unknown maneuver both horizontal stabilizers and both wings separated from the acft. The acft was restricted from… - [NTSB CHI85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA220.md): Cessna 150H · Montevideo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N6458S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to demonstrate the acft to a possible buyer. While taking off, the eng lost power shortly after the acft lifted off at about mid-field. The plt attempted to turn the acft & land on a cross-runway. However, due to his low speed & low… - [NTSB CHI85LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Pillager, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1984 · N45574 · Substantial damage > The plt took off uphill on a grass rwy that was dew covered. The field was aprx 1600 ft long bordered by 50-75 ft trees. The plt stated that during takeoff roll the acft lights were flickering. He said that the acft was airborne aprx 300 ft before reaching… - [NTSB CHI83LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA405.md): Cessna 150L · Halstad, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N6826G · Substantial damage > The acft landed long and collided with an embankment at a private farm strip. The pilot stated he landed on rwy 35 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 5-10 KTS. - [NTSB CHI83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N50567 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was able to maintain visual ground contact after he left blue earth, MN. However, as he was following an interstate highway near Worthington, MN, the visibility decreased. He attempted to get to the arpt at Worthington, but saw a… - [NTSB CHI83LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Campbell, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1983 · N9218U · Substantial damage > The pilot made a forced landing on a country road during a cross-country flight. During the ground roll the acft left the road and collided with a ditch collapsing the nose gear. The two occupants were not injured. The pilot started this flight the previous… - [NTSB CHI82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA137.md): Cessna 150 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N5729E · Substantial damage > While on final approach the pilot stated that the engine lost power. The aircraft landed about 700 feet short of the runway in rough terrain. Investigation disclosed at least 1 1/2 pints of water in the left fuel tank, water in the carburetor bowl, and the… - [NTSB CHI81FER27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER27.md): Cessna 150F · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1981 · N7823F · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DER07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER07.md): Cessna 150 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1980 · N19592 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DER35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER35.md): Cessna 150 · Rushford, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1980 · N19588 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DER28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER28.md): Cessna 150L · Northome, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1980 · N19528 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17020&state=MN&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" = 'MN' 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=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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