# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, VA 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 2 · 81 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA23FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA131.md): Cessna 150G · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 27, 2023 · N2991J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA306.md): Cessna 150 · Zepp, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N60579 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive… - [NTSB GAA16CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA396.md): Cessna 150 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N18228 · Substantial damage > An evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB ERA14FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA328.md): Cessna 150J · Topping, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N50824 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA12FA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA583.md): Cessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. - [NTSB ERA11CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA377.md): Cessna 150M · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N9416U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. - [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB NYC06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA215.md): Cessna 150G · Penhook, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N2932J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight breakup. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into… - [NTSB NYC04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA081.md): Cessna 150F · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N3038X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind conditions and the rising terrain beyond the… - [NTSB NYC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA065.md): Cessna 150F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8745S · Substantial damage > The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin. - [NTSB NYC03CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA193.md): Cessna 150M · Jetersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N63600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass. - [NTSB NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA180.md): Cessna 150 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N60425 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA095.md): Cessna 152M · Forest, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N63123 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB IAD01FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA097.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N63351 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA091.md): Cessna 150 · Wintergreen, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N5433Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather. - [NTSB NYC99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N22600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA187.md): Cessna 150B · Woodford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N7386X · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging his altitude and airspeed and not attaining the proper touchdown point resulting in the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with pine trees. Factors in this accident were: 1) the wet runway, 2) rain which resulted in poor braking… - [NTSB BFO93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA006.md): Cessna 182 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N91868 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilots in the Cessna 182 to visually identify and avoid the Cessna 150 (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: use of a nonstandard entry into the traffic pattern by the Cessna 182 flight crew. - [NTSB BFO92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N5258Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight decision making resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience. - [NTSB NYC92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA063.md): Cessna 150D · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1992 · N4373U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB BFO92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA009.md): Cessna 150 · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N3072V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare attitude during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to initiate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB BFO92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N19595 · Substantial damage > Collisiion with the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB BFO92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA001.md): Cessna 150H · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N23398 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with inadequate runway to stop. A factor in the accident was the failure of the exhaust muffler baffle. - [NTSB BFO91LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA059.md): Cessna 150G · Stuart, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N2641J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to observe a hidden object while landing in an open field. - [NTSB BFO90FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA070.md): Cessna 150G · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N459AE · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain. - [NTSB BFO90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N2937V · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual… - [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight. - [NTSB BFO88LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA044.md): Cessna 150J · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N905PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The T-6 struck the C-150 from behind while both were taxiing for takeoff. The C-150 was stopped at the time. There was an annual fly-in being held at the arpt with about 300 acft in attendance. Ground personnel were directing ground traffic. The T-6 plt said… - [NTSB BFO88LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1988 · N63632 · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control of the acft during landing roll. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted a ditch. The landing was being made on rwy 15. Winds were from 190 degrees at 7 knots. - [NTSB BFO87LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA044.md): Cessna 150H · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1987 · N23106 · Substantial damage > On the second leg of a cross-country flight from annapolis, MD to albuquerque, NM, the pilot became disoriented and was unable to locate ingalls airport in Hot Springs, VA. The pilot realized he was low on fuel and decided to make a precautionary landing on a… - [NTSB ATL85LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA160.md): Cessna 150J · Atkins, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1985 · N51347 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr which resulted from fuel exhaustion. On the day prior to the accident the acft had experienced a total electrical failure. The plt stated that on the day of the accident, he lowered a rope… - [NTSB BFO85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA029.md): Cessna 150H · South Hill, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N23231 · Substantial damage > While on a solo cross country flight the student pilot became disorientated after about 60MIN of flt. He atmptd to call in the blind on guard. Freq. Both danville and roanok fss's responded to his calls but were unable to establish 2 way commo with the plt.… - [NTSB ATL85LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA040.md): Cessna 150H · Bumpass, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N22741 · Substantial damage > VFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is… - [NTSB ATL85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA012.md): Cessna 150 · Wirtz, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N6348G · Substantial damage > After a 1 hr 45 min flt, plt decided to initiate another flt. Fuel quantity gages indicated 1/4 full. Eng lost pwr on initial climb. Forced landing executed in open field, wind struck fence post. Post-mishap inspection revealed fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA079.md): Cessna 150G · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1984 · N2462J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he started to lose control during the landing and added power to go-around. He said he pulled backon the controls and inadvertantly raised the flaps after he was already losing altitude. After touchdown, the acft flipped over. - [NTSB ATL83LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA239.md): Cessna 150M · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N63143 · Substantial damage > The acft bounced, went off the runway and nosed over during landing. The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight and was practicing touch and go landings. During this landing he made a hard landing and bounced back into the air. The student attempted to… - [NTSB ATL83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Bedford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N60631 · Substantial damage > While practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an… - [NTSB ATL82DA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA207.md): Cessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N714FF · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle… - [NTSB ATL81DID09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DID09.md): Cessna 150 · Woolwine, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1980 · N6559G · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DID07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DID07.md): Cessna 150L · Ruckersville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1980 · N1240Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DID22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DID22.md): Cessna 150 · Meherrin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N23092 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD80DID15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DID15.md): Cessna 150 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1980 · N704LM · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD79FID15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID15.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1979 · N8805U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FID01.md): Cessna 150 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1978 · N5709E · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID11.md): Cessna 150 · Farmville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N9209U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID06.md): Cessna 150 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1978 · N6371G · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78DIJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DIJ06.md): Cessna 150 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1977 · N7735G · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77DID11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DID11.md): Cessna 150M · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1977 · N9202U · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76FID30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FID30.md): Cessna 150 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1976 · N7790F · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17020&state=VA&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" = 'VA' 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=VA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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