# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M 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 · 132 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN20FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA108.md): Cessna 150 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N407WJ · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed > Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler. - [NTSB CEN19LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA308.md): Cessna 150 · Whitehall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2019 · N9492U · Destroyed > The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation. - [NTSB CEN18WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA279.md): Cessna 150 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2018 · N66778 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA151.md): Cessna 150M · Bainbridge Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N6AF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to detect that the airplane had entered a descent. - [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial… - [NTSB ERA15MA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15MA259.md): Cessna 150M · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N3601V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, resulting in both pilots' inability to take… - [NTSB ERA14FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA387.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N66241 · Substantial damage > The commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the commercial pilot’s failure to recognize and remediate the stall were his… - [NTSB WPR14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA305.md): Cessna 150M · Russian Flat, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N66255 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic… - [NTSB CEN13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA179.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damage > The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB ERA12FA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA583.md): Cessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. - [NTSB ANC11FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA055.md): Cessna 150M · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N66286 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DFW08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N3266V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB LAX08FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA049.md): Cessna 172N · Corona, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N737EJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB CHI07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA079.md): Cessna 150M · Bedford, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N66513 · Substantial damage > Suicide. - [NTSB DFW05FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA251.md): Cessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N45339 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB IAD05FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA121.md): Cessna 150M · Wht Sulfur Sprg, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2005 · N45679 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing, which resulted in collision with a wire and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in his becoming lost/disoriented, and a low fuel… - [NTSB SEA05FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA158.md): Cessna 150M · Renton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N66234 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory… - [NTSB SEA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Elk River, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N704JJ · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to control the airplane during initial climb due to the restricted movement of the control yoke and rudder control by the passenger, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees. - [NTSB CHI05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA103.md): Cessna 150M · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N45522 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with… - [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. - [NTSB CHI05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Ashley, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N63439 · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight. Factors present were the night condition and low ceilings. - [NTSB MIA04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA044.md): Cessna 150M · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N63159 · Destroyed > The spatial disorientation of the flightcrew during the dark night and their failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB NYC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Wax, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA025.md): Cessna 150M · Dyer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N63262 · Destroyed > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor. - [NTSB IAD01FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA097.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N63351 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA217.md): Cessna 150M · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N9249U · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention. - [NTSB FTW98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA024.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N6206K · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand. - [NTSB CHI97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N714EE · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot's takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB LAX97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot… - [NTSB ANC96FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA059.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N8115U · Destroyed > loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the airplane's magneto ignition system, and the pilot's failure to have an annual inspection performed. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and inadequate in-flight planning… - [NTSB FTW96FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA143.md): Cessna 150 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N66362 · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.… - [NTSB FTW96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA071.md): Cessna 150M · S Padre Island, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3862V · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and… - [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane. - [NTSB FTW96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N714AS · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB FTW95FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA337.md): Cessna 150M · Armorel, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N714FX · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his failure to maintain airspeed and resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability and interpersonal relations. - [NTSB CHI95FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA126.md): Cessna 150M · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N45457 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Beech V35B, resulting in his failure to see-and-avoid the Cessna 150, which was ahead and below him on final approach; and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service (flight advisories and landing… - [NTSB SEA95FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Burley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N45325 · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB FTW94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA140.md): Cessna 150M · Arroyo City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N190AR · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude. - [NTSB FTW93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA150.md): Cessna 150M · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N63574 · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude to recover before terrain contact. - [NTSB LAX92FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA367.md): Cessna 182Q · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N96829 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth of the setting sun and the Cessna 182 pilots non standard flight pattern. - [NTSB NYC92FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA174.md): Cessna 150M · Union Township, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N714DS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident was night conditions, the pilot's lack of night experience, and the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. - [NTSB LAX92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA130.md): Cessna 150M · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N45165 · Destroyed > The certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight to correct the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in an excessive angle of attack and failure to maintain the proper airspeed. Contributing to this accident was… - [NTSB SEA92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA049.md): Cessna 150M · Pullman, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N66473 · Destroyed > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were bright night conditions and clearance not maintained. - [NTSB FTW92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA067.md): Cessna 150M · Covington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N3966V · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain proper object clearance. A factor was his decision to perform the low pass. - [NTSB NYC91FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA218.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N704MV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors related to the accident were an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and improper preflight preparation. - [NTSB SEA90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA182.md): Cessna 150M · Prospect, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N3420V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during his approach. The dark night condition was a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight. - [NTSB FTW90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N128S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot in Cessna 150, N714RS, to comply with the air traffic control clearance, and failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid each other. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the pilot in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071830&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 ('2071830')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2071830 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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