# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150E

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA11FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA151.md): Cessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2011 · N3022J · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB FTW01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA025.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N6521D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA00FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA133.md): Cessna 150E · Ashton, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N6196T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentional low pass, a tree located in a shadow generated by the sun's low position at dusk, hilly terrain, and the…
- [NTSB MIA98FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA196.md): Cessna 150E · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N3549J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot in an over gross weight condition resulting in a higher stall speed, and failure…
- [NTSB NYC93FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA102.md): Cessna 150E · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N3981U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the banner towing operation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM01.md): Cessna 150E · Grayling, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N3905U · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA023.md): Cessna 150E · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1987 · N4081U · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft maneuvering a low alt over ocean water near a shoreline. They saw it pull up sharply to clear a commercial boat dock, then nose over & impact the water in a nose low, rgt wing low attitude. The acft sank & came to rest in 30' of…
- [NTSB CHI80FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA010.md): Cessna 150 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1979 · N8820S · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA046.md): Cessna 150E · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N629M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA010.md): Cessna 150E · Depere, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1976 · N3526J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76AL048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL048.md): Cessna 150E · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 25, 1976 · N650LA · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75AM003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM003-149871.md): Cessna 150E · Yeehaw Junct, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1975 · N2595J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM006.md): Cessna 150E · Andrews, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1973 · N2549J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL057.md): Cessna 150 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1973 · N3928U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP020.md): Cessna 150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1973 · N6076T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF022.md): Cessna 150E · Flatonia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1972 · N3034J · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD016.md): Cessna 150 · Bennett, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1971 · N6117T · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70AI048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70AI048.md): Cessna 150 · Achilles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1970 · N3067J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0027.md): Cessna 150E · Esmond, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1969 · N426RA · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0070.md): Cessna 150E · Placedo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 8, 1969 · N2555J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69F0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0144.md): Cessna 150E · Freedom, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 17, 1968 · N631MA · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0110.md): Cessna 150E · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1968 · N3532J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0103.md): Cessna 150 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1968 · N6294T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0043.md): Cessna 150E · Hermosa, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1968 · N4099U · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0011.md): Cessna 150E · Smithville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1966 · N6188T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0016.md): Cessna 150 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1966 · N3005J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0001.md): Cessna 150E · Dania, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1966 · N2585J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0131.md): Cessna 150 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1966 · N3513J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC66A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0046.md): Cessna 150E · Buffalo, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 27, 1966 · N3065J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0078.md): Piper PA-28 · Warwick, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1966 · N5562W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0055.md): Cessna 150 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1965 · N3576J · Destroyed

## 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 ('2071812'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2071812

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