# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L

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 ERA25LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2024 · N11519 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation due to an in-flight cardiac arrest, which necessitated a landing by a non-pilot passenger and resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN24FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA188.md): Cessna 150L · Godley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N1701Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN23FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA315.md): Cessna 150 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2023 · N17043 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA024.md): Cessna 150L · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N6713G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints.
- [NTSB WPR22FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA021.md): Cessna 150L · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2021 · N5268Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA258.md): Cessna 150 · Yulee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N1300Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s decision to conduct slow flight training at an altitude below the flight school’s minimum recovery altitude and his delayed remedial action when an aerodynamic stall occurred.
- [NTSB ANC21LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA007.md): Cessna 150L · Colton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N18666 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA279.md): Cessna 150 · Quillayute, WA · Accident · Fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2020 · N11513 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s descent into trees and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR18FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA249.md): Cessna 150L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N10789 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an…
- [NTSB CEN16LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA236.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC13FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA084.md): Cessna 150L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N18699 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a low fuel state and a nose-high attitude during a go-around, which unported the fuel tank feed line, and the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR12FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA136.md): Cessna 150L · Goble, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…
- [NTSB CEN10LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA514.md): Cessna 150L · Boone, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N10128 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing low-level banner towing operations with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN09FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA364.md): Cessna 150L · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
- [NTSB DFW08FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA004.md): Cessna 150L · Castroville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N11467 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC07FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA173.md): Cessna 150L · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N10958 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA078.md): Cessna 150L · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N1715Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…
- [NTSB LAX05LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N1238Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Angela, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N17062 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.
- [NTSB CHI03FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA202.md): Cessna 150L · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N10257 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA023.md): Cessna 150L · Arecibo, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N11294 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI02FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA006.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N6609G · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB MIA01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FAMS1.md): Cessna 150 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N11214 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW01FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA014.md): Cessna 150L · Rockport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N6968G · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA319.md): Cessna 150L · Laton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N11919 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA027.md): Cessna 150L · Yerington, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N19281 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announce their intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC98FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA164.md): Cessna 150L · Towanda, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N19127 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA033.md): Cessna 150L · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1998 · N7443G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos.
- [NTSB NYC97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA043.md): Cessna 150L · Collegeville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N10809 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Philippi, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a…
- [NTSB LAX96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA094.md): Cessna 150 · Suisun, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N18106 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which eventually led to a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his impairment due to medication, the foggy…
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB BFO95FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Highgate, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N10913 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB FTW95FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA102.md): Cessna 150L · Needville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N1493Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA137.md): Cessna 150L · Greenville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N18714 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N153KA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX94FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA138.md): Cessna 150L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N10998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA153.md): Cessna 150L · De Kalb, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N6783G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot flying the airplane to maintain an airspeed above stall speed.
- [NTSB CHI93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA042.md): Cessna 150L · Waldron, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N18528 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N11140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA160.md): Cessna 150L · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N19083 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. A factor was the improper departure flap setting.
- [NTSB SEA91FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA229.md): Cessna 150L · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N19578 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA089.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N16230 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. His lack of experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX91FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA111.md): Cessna 150L · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N18526 · Destroyed
  > The cfi/pic's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the continued VFR flight into an area of IMC conditions. The pilot's impairment due to high levels of antihistamine and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.

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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 ('2071826'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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