# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150

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 CEN23FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA298.md): Cessna 150 · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…
- [NTSB FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB FTW00FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA236.md): Cessna 150 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA221.md): Cessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb.
- [NTSB SEA98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Amboy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from terrain during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short landing area and trees in the landing area.
- [NTSB IAD97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Edgerton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow.
- [NTSB FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…
- [NTSB BFO94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N7843E · Minor damage
  > The failure of the passenger to maintain clerance from the propeller.
- [NTSB SEA92FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA148.md): Cessna 150 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N5988E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires on a 500 kv electrical power transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX92FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA212.md): Cessna 150 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N191P · Destroyed
  > A failure of the student pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight inspection to remove contaminated fuel; a failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the fuel…
- [NTSB LAX92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA135.md): Cessna 150 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N7933E · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather condition, and the pilot's inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the pilot's visual lookout ability being restricted by the prevailing weather…
- [NTSB LAX80FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA079.md): Cessna 150 · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1980 · N7816E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA081.md): Cessna 150 · Porcupine, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 23, 1979 · N7853E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA056.md): Cessna 150 · Columbus, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N18544 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG19.md): Cessna 150 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1978 · N6539T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78AF019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78AF019.md): Cessna 150 · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 17, 1977 · N6589T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA079.md): Cessna 150 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1977 · N8791M · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA034.md): Cessna 150L · San Ramon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1977 · N5456Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA038.md): Cessna 150 · Center, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1977 · N5669E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA015.md): Cessna 150L · Sherburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1976 · N5376Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA007.md): Cessna 172 · Terminal Islnd, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1976 · N20140 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF045.md): Cessna 150F · Crowville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1975 · N8607S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM033.md): Cessna 150M · Hawthorne, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 19, 1975 · N66406 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC044.md): Cessna 150J · Utica, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1974 · N51370 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK029.md): Cessna 150 · Johnston, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1974 · N5797G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC030.md): Cessna 150L · Morris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 8, 1974 · N19048 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74AK021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK021.md): Cessna 150 · Conesville, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1973 · N7751E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF074.md): Cessna 150C · Waco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1973 · N6906G · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM113.md): Cessna 150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1973 · N7908E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN133.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 16, 1973 · N19057 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL045.md): Cessna 150J · Newhall, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N51362 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS022.md): Cessna 150L · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 11, 1973 · N5333Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK036.md): Cessna 150F · Long Pine, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1972 · N7704F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM042.md): Cessna 150L · Eads, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1972 · N18142 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC029.md): Cessna 150 · Geneva, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1972 · N5698E · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73AA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA009.md): Cessna 150E · Hope, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1972 · N3953U · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK006.md): Cessna 150 · Ravanna, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1972 · N7737E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL062.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N3106S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC023.md): Cessna 150 · Mackinaw, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 28, 1970 · N5901E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70AN133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN133.md): Cessna 150 · Mt Bethal, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1970 · N5890E · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70AI049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70AI049.md): Cessna 150 · Star Tannery, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1970 · N6203G · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0017.md): Cessna 150G · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1969 · N3187J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0026.md): Cessna 150 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1969 · N50509 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0096.md): Cessna 150G · Ofallon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1969 · N3655J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0095.md): Cessna 150H · Middletown, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Apr 23, 1969 · N23140 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0020.md): Cessna 150G · Crescent City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1968 · N6245S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0017.md): Cessna 150 · East Ely, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1968 · N8829G · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC69A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0014.md): Cessna 150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1968 · N5723E · Destroyed

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071802'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2071802

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