# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, NJ

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 ERA24LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA359.md): Champion 7ECA · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2024 · N9580S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA182.md): Cessna 150L · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2024 · N150RZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around attempt in a gusting left crosswind, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA371.md): Cessna 150G · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N2880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA22LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA308.md): Cessna 150F · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2022 · N8761G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA21LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA169.md): Cessna 150L · Hardwick Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2021 · N6544G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Atco, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N8185F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper decision to intentionally maneuver at low altitude while waving to people on the ground, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA459.md): Cessna 150 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6676S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.
- [NTSB NYC04FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA185.md): Cessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB NYC03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N18146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA185.md): Cessna 150 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N714HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was determined to be the density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N63056 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N10439 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1996 · N6964S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the checklist to ensure that the fuel selector valve was in the ON position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain airspeed…
- [NTSB BFO95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA016.md): Cessna 150M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N2984V · Substantial damage
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related…
- [NTSB BFO94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA080.md): Cessna 150L · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB BFO94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6101K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA006.md): Cessna 150M · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N3481V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA011.md): Cessna 150A · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N7247X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance and overshot the runway during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this airport.
- [NTSB NYC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N19402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a wall and subsequently caught fire. A contributing factor was the pilot improperly compensated for a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA185.md): Cessna 150F · Lake Neepaulin, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N8725G · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with trees after the pilot failed to outclimb the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB NYC92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA145.md): John K. Groff JR. Q-2 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N87JG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in the power loss. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA097.md): Cessna 150 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board for the planned flight. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor to properly prepare his student for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N6299K · Minor damage
  > A bird strike shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA090.md): Cessna 150C · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1987 · N63218 · Substantial damage
  > After making a rest stop, the plt attempted to restart the eng, using a normal start procedure, but the starter would not engage. He tried to turn off the ignition switch, but said that 'possibly due to the fact that I was wearing heavy gloves, I failed to…
- [NTSB NYC86LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA054.md): Cessna 150K · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N5915J · Substantial damage
  > The acft encountered what the plt described as a strong gust of wind on landing. The plt stated he experienced a wind shift of aprx 45 degs. The acft touched down fast and during subsequent bouncing the nose gear collapsed. The winds, according to the plt,…
- [NTSB NYC84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA263.md): Cessna 150 · Hanover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1984 · N6031K · Substantial damage
  > Apch was high but plt continued apch with power at idle and full flaps. Plt misjudged rwy length and touched down 1/2 way down the rwy. To avoid hitting trees at end of rwy, plt aborted the landing. Plt stated that with the slow airspeed and full flaps the…
- [NTSB NYC84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA130.md): Cessna 150K · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1984 · N5746G · Substantial damage
  > During an apch to the destination arpt, the eng lost power. The plt stated 'short base leg used at 800 ft, too close to airport, so I tried skids to slow down.' Witnesses reported seeing the acft in 's' turns along the rwy as the plt attempted to lose…
- [NTSB NYC83LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA218.md): Cessna 150L · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N19049 · Substantial damage
  > Student plt was on first solo, acft operated by army flying club. During initial climb eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. Acft landed in gravel pit & flipped over.
- [NTSB NYC83LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA174.md): Cessna 150M · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N6416K · Substantial damage
  > After preflight and while the student plt was waiting for the CFI to board the acft he started the eng. The acft began to roll forward. The student, being unfamiliar with acft, could not stop the acft prior to colliding with the parked Cessna 182Q.
- [NTSB NYC82FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA210.md): Cessna 150M · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N9121U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The C-172 had been cleared for an overhead approach to enter a right downwind. The plt reported overhead & rogered that he saw the traffic coming up on midfield. He also okayed that he could follow the traffic. He was then instructed to start his right turn.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA113.md): Cessna 150H · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N972MA · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, the aircraft touched down during landing, about halfway down the runway, then bounced several times. He elected to go around, applied full power, and moved the flap handle to the up position. The flaps were fully extended and did not…
- [NTSB NYC82DA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA017.md): Cessna 150L · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 31, 1982 · N17065 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was at the controls during a landing on runway 04. The wind was from 330 degrees at 15 knots. The instructor reported that the plane was slipped to the left on short final, and shortly thereafter, the right wheel struck a snowbank. The…
- [NTSB NYC81FHM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHM16.md): Cessna 150M · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1981 · N7614U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHD28.md): Cessna 150 · Hamilton Sq, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1981 · N704PQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FHD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHD23.md): Cessna 150 · Little Egg Hbr, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N7781F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM21.md): Cessna 150L · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1980 · N7971G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DA081.md): Cessna 150 · Princetown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1980 · N7572U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM15.md): Cessna 150L · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N6508G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FHM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHM06.md): Cessna 150 · Teaneck, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1979 · N50741 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM19.md): Cessna 150 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1979 · N66781 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHM28.md): Cessna 150 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1978 · N5459Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHD23.md): Cessna 150L · Robinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1978 · N19590 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DHD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DHD15.md): Cessna 150 · Jobstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1978 · N8569U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHD06.md): Cessna 150 · Winslow, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N704UA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHM03.md): Cessna 150F · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1978 · N8266F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHM20.md): Cessna 150 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1977 · N10979 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DHA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA20.md): Cessna 150 · Basking Ridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1977 · N10912 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD08.md): Cessna 150 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1977 · N6737G · 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ

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