# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H 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 3 · 106 cases ## 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 CEN23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA077.md): Cessna 150H · Auburn, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N22859 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CEN18FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA384.md): Cessna 150 · Festus, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N7152S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the… - [NTSB ERA15FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA362.md): Cessna 150H · Morrisville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N22721 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the… - [NTSB ERA10FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA464.md): Cessna 150H · DeLand, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N23471 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB MIA04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8735Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA024.md): Cessna 150H · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N23178 · Substantial damage > The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the… - [NTSB CHI01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA147.md): Cessna 150H · Protem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N23033 · Destroyed > The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor. - [NTSB FTW99FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA049.md): Cessna 150H · Marksville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N22038 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs. - [NTSB FTW98FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA289.md): Cessna 150H · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N22651 · Destroyed > Failure to maintain adequate airspeed by one of the pilot's on board. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB FTW98FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA190.md): Cessna 150H · Parowan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N50385 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the high density altitude, the high, gusty wind condition, and the diverted attention of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA048.md): Cessna 150H · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N23102 · Destroyed > the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the… - [NTSB CHI92FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS3.md): Cessna 150H · Manistee, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N6759S · Destroyed > Undetermined - [NTSB CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor. - [NTSB LAX92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA112.md): Cessna 150H · N. Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · N22357 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude maneuvers as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing his work locale, and his failure to… - [NTSB SEA91FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA095.md): Cessna 150H · Sumpter, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N970MA · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decisions and the pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions. - [NTSB DEN91FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA034.md): Cessna 150H · Mancos, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N7248S · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to follow procedures and directives by continuing the flight at night and subsequently encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the student's lack of experience, adverse weather… - [NTSB LAX90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA182.md): Cessna 150H · Goleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N7156S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience. - [NTSB NYC90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA106.md): Cessna 150H · Shirleysburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N7142S · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack. - [NTSB ATL90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA098.md): Cessna 150H · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N22953 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper course reversal procedure which resulted in a stall at a low altitude precluding a recovery before water impact. - [NTSB MKC89FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA102.md): Cessna 150H · Carnegie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N22875 · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with rising/hilly terrain. Related factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, dark night, adverse weather… - [NTSB SEA88FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA166.md): Cessna 150H · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N23204 · Substantial damage > The plt flew to hubler field (a pvt 2800' strip) & landed. After landing on rwy 10, he taxied back to the apch end & took off again. As the acft was climbing, about 60' over trees at the departure end, it rolled abruptly to the left, entered a steep descent &… - [NTSB ATL88FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA088.md): Cessna 150H · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N618DP · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA078.md): Cessna 150H · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1988 · N12NF · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA071.md): Cessna 150H · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N7005S · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that they observed the acft flying in the fog in a southeasterly direction and turn hard right just before it struck the 19th floor of a condominium. The fog according to residents of the bldg was so thick that the ground could not be seen… - [NTSB NYC88FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA005.md): Cessna 150H · Gardner, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N50342 · Destroyed > While executing tough-and-go landings, the pilot neglected to partially raise the wing flaps, as recommended in the owners manual, before lifting off. Thereafter, the pilot failed to maintain a safe airspeed for the landing configuration and inadvertently… - [NTSB MKC87FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA077.md): Cessna 150-H · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N50223 · Destroyed > Acquaintances stated that the student pilot was very motivated in the pursuit of his private pilot certificate and that, on the day of the accident, he was looking forward to this first solo flight. According to his instructor-pilot, who also witnessed the… - [NTSB MKC87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA002.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N22943 · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to observe and photograph the effects of a flood which had inundated a part of the city of Fort Scott. The acft was observed flying low and slow over the city. Witnesses said the acft was flying from west to east and made a turn… - [NTSB LAX86FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA282.md): Cessna 150H · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N23222 · Destroyed > The plt performed 1 normal touch & go operation, & touched down normally on the second planed touch & go which was to terminate with a right dep out of the pattern. After touchdown, witnesses observed the acft roll straight along the rwy centerline for about… - [NTSB MKC84FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA179.md): Cessna 150H · Golden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1984 · N23233 · Destroyed > The acft was flying low over trees when it banked steeply and spun to the ground according to a witness. The acft impacted the ground in an almost vertical nose down descent. The plt was a student who was on a local solo flt. No mechanical or physical… - [NTSB MKC84FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA146.md): Cessna 150H · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N7192S · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft flying low over a lake. As it approach the home of the plt's parents, the acft's wings moved as though waving, then the acft entered a steep climb. After reaching its maximum height from the pull-up, the acft rolled into a steep… - [NTSB ATL83FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA179.md): Cessna C-150H · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1983 · N7146S · Destroyed > After a touch-and-go landing, the aircraft was observed to turn after takeoff, enter a steep climp, then go into a steep nose down descent & crash. Witnesses reported hearing the eng operating until just prior to impact. An exam of the acft & eng revealed no… - [NTSB FTW82FPD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD15.md): Cessna 150H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N6538S · Destroyed > The acft was observed to become airborne in a nose high attitude after approximately 1,200 ft of ground run, gain no more than 200 ft of altitude, make a wide left turn to downwind, stall & spin. The high angle of attack was maintained throughout the flt. The… - [NTSB SEA82FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA064.md): Cessna 150H · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1982 · N6752S · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed during takeoff from a private airport that was not open to the public. Operations on the airport were at the owner's discretion (prior permission required). An electric fence crossed the airport about 1500 ft from the south end. The owner… - [NTSB NYC82FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA002.md): Cessna 150H · Worth, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1981 · N6445S · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA81FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA048.md): Cessna 150H · Blue River, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1981 · N6551S · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA056.md): Cessna 150H · Jasper, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1981 · N22303 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FUM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM09.md): Cessna 150 · Crest, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1980 · N50236 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA102.md): Cessna 150H · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N6780S · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA125.md): Skybolt 01 · Rialto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1980 · N37631 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA124.md): Cessna 150H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1980 · N7216S · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC79FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA048.md): Cessna 150H · Dalton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N7052S · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA79FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA008.md): Cessna 150H · Swan Lake, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1978 · N7056S · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA79FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA001.md): Cessna 150H · Omak, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1978 · N22421 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA049.md): Cessna 150H · St Louis, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1978 · N50374 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA050.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1977 · N7087S · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA036.md): Cessna 150H · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1977 · N23494 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA001.md): Cessna 150H · Claude, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 3, 1976 · N22300 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC76AN012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN012.md): Cessna 150 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1975 · N23465 · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071818&fatal=1&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."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 ('2071818')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2071818 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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