# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, NC

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 ERA23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA348.md): Cessna 150 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N8474J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Margarettsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N704HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N7333A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA21LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA297.md): Cessna 150 · Arden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N3059X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA20CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA226.md): Cessna 150 · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2020 · N1718Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Knotts Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2019 · N6789F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA18LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA202.md): Cessna 150 · Matthews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1193Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a solo flight without an endorsement to do so and to perform an off-airport landing based on a perceived performance issue with the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA235.md): Cessna 150 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2018 · N23398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and flight instructor’s decision to land with gusting tailwinds.
- [NTSB ERA18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA048.md): Cessna 150 · Castalia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed…
- [NTSB GAA17CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA546.md): Cessna 150 · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA17LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N23473 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA209.md): Cessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA14LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA411.md): Cessna 150L · Creedmoor, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N1741Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA095.md): Cessna 150J · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N50757 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA321.md): Cessna 150M · Zebulon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N7614U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA232.md): Francis SE5A Replica · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N7072E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Bunn, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N6882G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA092.md): Cessna 150M · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA005.md): Cessna 150M · Morgantown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N9202U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB ATL04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA026.md): Cessna 150G · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N2678J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway.
- [NTSB ATL03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA149.md): Cessna 150A · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N5581E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Powells Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA028.md): Cessna 150J · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N60336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N714RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA133.md): Cessna 150F · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6898F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage
  > a loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA96LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA196.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N704WM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input.
- [NTSB ATL96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N7157F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB MIA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA202.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA085.md): Cessna 150H · Bath, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N7025S · Substantial damage
  > A bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA089.md): Hesterlee Rutan Vari EZE · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N41ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor was a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA022.md): Cessna 150L · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5340Q · Substantial damage
  > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go around. A factor was the wind gusts which occurred at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA146.md): Cessna 150H · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6933S · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to determine actual fuel consumption enroute. A factor was inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot.
- [NTSB ATL93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA104.md): Hatz CB-1 · Stedman, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N4426V · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the main fuel tank drain, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. A factor were trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA155.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N11912 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed level off by the pilot, during the banner pick-up, which resulted in the entanglement of the banner with the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ATL92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Elizabeth City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1992 · N23380 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA083.md): Cessna 150J · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N51414 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine loss of power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, and the inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Pollocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N45150 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA032.md): Cessna 150J · Willard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N60840 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing his airplane and his failure to raise the flaps after landing. This resulted in his inability to decelerate during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB ATL91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N3490V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…
- [NTSB ATL90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6436K · Substantial damage
  > Flight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N704EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.
- [NTSB ATL90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N6845G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the before landing checklist which requires the application of carburetor heat. Factors were soft terrain at accident site, and condition favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Trinity, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N1115T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to select a suitable takeoff area based on the weight of the aircraft and the atmospheric conditions at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA138.md): Cessna 150 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N1595Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and a delayed go-around. Turbulence, wet terrain, and a ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N8260F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan which resulted in a collision with trees. The pilot attempted a takeoff with an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB ATL89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA125.md): Cessna 150B · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N1214Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA159.md): Cessna 150J · Sandy Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N60276 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine began to vibrate excessively and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground. Examination of the engine revealed that the number one cylinder valve spring seat lock had failed allowing…

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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" = 'NC' 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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