# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series, WI

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 CEN22LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA141.md): Cessna 150M · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA217.md): Cessna 150F · Neillsville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N8558G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA515.md): Cessna 150J · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N50889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA071.md): Scott Ironsides · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2012 · N1879 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the steel weld fittings on the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Denmark, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2012 · N60676 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior lighting malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN11FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA240.md): Cessna 150D · Baraboo, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N4178U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA145.md): Cessna 150 · New Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3130V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA130.md): Cessna 150 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N22997 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA084.md): Cessna 150G · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N10RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA123.md): Cessna 150J · Amery, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N50486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing attempt which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A misjudged flare, subsequent bounced landing, and gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA087.md): Cessna 150 · LaCrosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N7272S · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA055.md): Cessna 150M · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N63332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI05CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA252.md): Cessna 150E · Durand, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N6222T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI03LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA281.md): Cessna 150J · Fennimore, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N61134 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA255.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N3575T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel system. A related factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA301.md): Cessna 150L · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N19302 · Substantial damage
  > The deer which struck the empennage of the airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA157.md): Cessna 150D · Milltown, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N5919T · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N22026 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N22017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA008.md): Cessna 150F · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1999 · N7941F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI99LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA302.md): Cessna 150K · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N6001G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attention being diverted into the cockpit and not maintaining visual separation with the fuel truck. A factor in the accident was the fuel truck.
- [NTSB CHI99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA049.md): Cessna 150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N63563 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA088.md): Cessna 150J · La Valle, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N5526G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N3238X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CHI95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N9143U · Substantial damage
  > the collision with deer during landing - flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA156.md): Cessna 150F · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N6872F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a binding carburetor heat door.
- [NTSB CHI94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA091.md): Cessna 150M · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N704CE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve in the number one cylinder. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI93LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N61306 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Greenbay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N50610 · Substantial damage
  > A fractured rod end bolt which resulted in an unsteerable nosewheel.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP02.md): Rutan Varieze · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N39L · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI91DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER03.md): Varieze 001 · Superior, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N87VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor planning and decision making which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N11327 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed go-around and stall encountered. Contributing factors were a snow bank, proper alignment not attained, and raising the flaps not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N11948 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA107.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N3876J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). The wind conditions and soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Lacrosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB CHI89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA044.md): Cessna 150J · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N61306 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision (to assure a proper preflight) by the instructor pilot (CFI), and water contamination of the fuel. The terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI88FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA056.md): Cessna 150M · Norwalk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N9458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot made several calls to the fss and obtained weather briefings for reported and forecast IFR conditions along his proposed route of flight. After departure from sparta, Wisconsin in weather described by witnesses to be below VMC, the aircraft impacted…
- [NTSB CHI88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA037.md): Cessna 150H · Mt. Pleasant, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1987 · N6468S · Substantial damage
  > The stu plt climbed to 1600 ft MSL aft tkof. Shortly aft level off, the engine stopped. He attempted an air start without success. During the forced lndg the nose wheel dug in and the acft nosed over in the soft soil. During a post crash interview, the stu…
- [NTSB CHI87LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA222.md): Cessna 150H · Sparta, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N6469S · Substantial damage
  > The plt was taking off on his pvt strip in a prevailing 12 kt x-wind that was vrbl & blowing fm a 'lull' to 18 KTS. He said the strip was located near an l-shaped ridge which attenuated the general wind flow. Also, he said the 1900' sod strip sloped downhill…
- [NTSB CHI85LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA279.md): Cessna 150F · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N8219S · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over in soft terrain 1/4 mile short of the rwy at fon du lac arpt following a total loss of pwr. The flt departed henderson, KY, at 1510 CDT with 26 gallons of fuel and the pwr loss occurred at 1925 CDT, 4 hrs and 15 minsafter departure. Post…
- [NTSB CHI85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA217.md): Cessna 150M · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N66069 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was performing touch-and-go's when on the landing roll she allowed the acft to drift off the rwy into soft terrain. The acft nosed over. The plt stated that she was looking inside to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB CHI85LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA106.md): Cessna 150D · Siren, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1985 · N4267U · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing. This was a solo student flt for the plt. The wind was 20 degrees off the rwy heading and varying bet 7-12 KTS in velocity. The student reported that either more brake & aileron or a running takeoff would have…
- [NTSB CHI84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA316.md): Cessna 150H · Menomonie, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N6707S · Substantial damage
  > The plt was disoriented during a x-country and circled the wrong area looking for an arpt until low fuel demanded a landing. During the approach the engine quit and the acft nosed over in a bean field during landing.
- [NTSB CHI84LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA006.md): Cessna 150 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N22774 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was not lined up with the rwy during final & executed a go-around. He applied full power, retracted flaps, & theacft dropped onto the rwy nose gear first. The student plt had 5 hrs of dual & was no endorsed for solo flt.
- [NTSB CHI83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA216.md): Cessna 150 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1983 · N8576J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.
- [NTSB CHI83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N704WN · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a supervised, solo, x-country flt from mosinee, WI, to Oshkosh, WI, green bay, WI, then return to mosinee. The first leg of the flight was flown with no problem. Before takeoff at oshkosk, the student was taxiing southbound with a left…
- [NTSB CHI83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA109.md): Cessna 150 · Calumetville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N11454 · Substantial damage
  > Tais Cessna 150 collided with snow covered terrain while practicing the results of 'ground effect'. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured in the accident. The flight originated at fond du lac WI at 1200 CST on feb. 12,…

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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" = 'WI' 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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