# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, PA

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 ERA26FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA309.md): Cessna 150 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 19, 2026 · N23330 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > On August 19, 2026, at 1852 eastern daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, N873ST, and a Cessna 150H airplane, N23330, collided in flight near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The two commercial pilots onboard the helicopter were seriously injured, and…
- [NTSB ERA24LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA389.md): Cessna 150 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2024 · N61232 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA24LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA101.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2024 · N7682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA060.md): Cessna 150 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N6714S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
- [NTSB ERA21LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N22307 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N22092 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA227.md): Cessna 150A · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N7225X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the gusty crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA104.md): Cessna 150G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N4026J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA058.md): Cessna 150 · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2009 · N976HB · No damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA010.md): Cessna 150M · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N6252K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA210.md): Cessna 150J · Hazleton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N60867 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC07LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA171.md): Midget Mustang M-1 · Covode, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N1085 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA154.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N7842E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA002.md): Cutler VariEze · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N46RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation on takeoff, which resulted in a propeller blade strike, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB NYC06CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA094.md): Cessna 150M · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N704MT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA190.md): Holsclaw Barnett J4B · Titusville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N3919C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of gyroplane.
- [NTSB NYC01FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA123.md): Cessna 150A · Jackson Twp., PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N7064X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while manuevering at low level. A factor was the pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight.
- [NTSB NYC01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA115.md): Cessna 150J · Osceola Mills, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N51104 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA030.md): Cessna 150 · New Hope, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1999 · N8323G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Blakeslee, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6562G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA161.md): Cessna A150L · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N23JR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1997 · N6717F · Substantial damage
  > replacement of the flap actuating system fuse by the pilot-in-command with the flap actuating handle in the fully retracted position. This resulted in the retraction of the flaps, an inadvertent stall/mush, and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N3616J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during a cross-country flight, and failed to use his radio for assistance, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA043.md): Cessna 150L · Collegeville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N10809 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA002.md): Cessna 150H · Sunbury, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6741S · Substantial damage
  > failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA045.md): Cessna 150J · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N50836 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA084.md): Cessna A150M · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N9891J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment. The adverse weather condition and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Dowingtown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N6340K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA043.md): Cessna 150 · Knoxville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N8958S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to plow the runway adequately.
- [NTSB NYC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA109.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying…
- [NTSB NYC91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA093.md): Cessna 150L · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N19102 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing (weather conditions).
- [NTSB NYC91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Freeport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N23330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA181.md): Cessna 150L · Palmer Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N18030 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the student pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, and his lack of…
- [NTSB NYC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA093.md): Cessna C-150 · Turbotville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N2720S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot to maintain sufficent flying speed for takeoff when strong winds were encountered.
- [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC87LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA078.md): Cessna 150C · Downingtown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N66270 · Substantial damage
  > A precautionary landing was made in a snow covered level field due to a loss of power for unknown reasons. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA217.md): Cessna 50M · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1984 · N704UL · Destroyed
  > The solo student plt was approaching the rwy to make a landing when the twr gave him go-around instructions due to an shorts 3-30 acft on final. During the go-around the student said he encountered wake turbulence. The acft cartwheeled and came to rest with…
- [NTSB NYC83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA200.md): Cessna 150M · St. Clair, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N707CF · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a x-country flt when he encountered reduced visibility with fog & haze. He tried to locate an arpt by flying time & distance off of a VOR station. He circled in the vicinity of where he thought the arpt was at, then elected to land…
- [NTSB NYC83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1983 · N10506 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed into trees during an aborted landing. The student pilot was not injured. The weather was VMC and no fltplan was filed for this student solo flt. The pilot had set 30 degrees of flaps for landing, the pilot attempted to correct his position…
- [NTSB NYC82FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA041.md): Cessna 150G · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N3318J · Substantial damage
  > This was the student's first solo in powered aircraft. He held a private pilot certificate with a glider rating. His takeoff and traffic pattern appeared normal until the last part of his final approach for landing. About 600 ft short of the runway, the…
- [NTSB NYC82FGM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM04.md): Cessna 150 · Wattsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N1945Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM31.md): Cessna 150J · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N60365 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM28.md): Cessna 150 · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N6451G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGT07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGT07.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1981 · N76CA · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81DHA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA14.md): Cessna 150H · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1981 · N22578 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FHA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHA10.md): Cessna 150G · Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1981 · N4073J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGT01.md): Cessna 150 · Pine Grove Mls, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1980 · N22981 · 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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