# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150, CA

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 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 LAX01TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA233.md): Cessna 150 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N6475T · Substantial damage
  > A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption, and subsequent loss of engine power..
- [NTSB LAX00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N6538T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor fuel consumption calculations which culminated in engine losing power due to fuel exhaustion. The soft desert terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX89LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA228.md): Cessna 150 · Kelseyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5712E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparations and the improper fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX88LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA097.md): Cessna 150 · Redbluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1988 · N7929E · Substantial damage
  > During a cross country flt, the engine experienced a complete pwr loss. The plt made a forced landing where the acft collided with the terrain 1 mile short of the rwy. Inspection of the acft revealed that the fuel tanks were near empty. There were no reported…
- [NTSB LAX86LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA345.md): Cessna 150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1986 · N112LN · Substantial damage
  > At the end of one leg of a solo cross-country flight the student pilot experienced a hard landing which resulted in a porpoise on the rwy. The pilot did not realize the severity of the initial bounce and tried to re-flare the aircraft without adding power.…
- [NTSB LAX82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA125.md): Cessna 150 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N5682E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during a cross-country flight, the engine began running rough and decreasing thrust resulted in a forced landing. While landing on a soft, dry lake bed, the plane crossed a small wash where the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA097.md): Cessna 150 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 6, 1982 · N5678E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Taylorcraft, N94906, was making mild s-turns as he proceeded down a taxiway. As he was making an s-turn back to the right, he saw a Cessna 150, N5678E, at the right edge of the taxiway on a converging course. He turned left to avoid a collision,…
- [NTSB LAX80FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA079.md): Cessna 150 · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1980 · N7816E · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DVD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVD30.md): Cessna 150 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1979 · N7714E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUG19.md): Cessna 150 · Thermal, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1979 · N5807E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DXQ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DXQ45.md): Cessna 150 · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1978 · N8130S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG19.md): Cessna 150 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 12, 1978 · N6539T · 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 LAX77FUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG33.md): Cessna 150L · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1977 · N234AF · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVA15.md): Cessna 150 · Oakhurst, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 16, 1977 · N150SS · Substantial damage
- [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 LAX76FUD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUD13.md): Cessna 150 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1976 · N5804E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ37.md): Cessna 150J · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1976 · N51283 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD09.md): Cessna 150 · Whitethorn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1975 · N5210Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DXQ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DXQ40.md): Cessna 150 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1974 · N5923G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG37.md): Cessna 150 · Foresthill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N6526T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG15.md): Cessna 150C · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1973 · N2029Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVM33.md): Cessna 150 · Pescadero, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 29, 1973 · N7028X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FVM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVM30.md): Cessna 150 · Pacifica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1973 · N22446 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL045.md): Cessna 150J · Newhall, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N51362 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73DVA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DVA34.md): Cessna 150 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1972 · N7729E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVA25.md): Cessna 150 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1972 · N5522E · 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 LAX72FUG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG62.md): Cessna 150 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1972 · N2962S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72AL045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL045.md): Cessna 150J · Fntn Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 15, 1972 · N51362 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FVD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVD30.md): Cessna 150L · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1972 · N6511G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA30.md): Cessna 150 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1972 · N7809E · No damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG11.md): Cessna 150 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1971 · N5682E · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71DVA61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA61.md): Cessna 150 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1971 · N7815E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA41.md): Cessna 150 · Huntngton B., CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1971 · N7966E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVA45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVA45.md): Cessna 150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1970 · N6511G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA24.md): Cessna 150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1970 · N51362 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG39.md): Cessna 150C · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1970 · N7771E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0236.md): Cessna 150 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1969 · N5617E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0158.md): Cessna 150 · Baker, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1969 · N7827E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0116.md): Cessna 150 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1969 · N5797E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0119.md): Cessna 150 · San Brnrdno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1969 · N7981E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0319.md): Cessna 150 · Appl Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1969 · N5776E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0232.md): Cessna 150 · Big Sur, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1969 · N50378 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0202.md): Cessna 150 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1968 · N7863E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0020.md): Cessna 150G · Crescent City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1968 · N6245S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0010.md): Cessna 150 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1968 · N7819E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0325.md): Cessna 150 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 29, 1968 · N5836E · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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?model=2071802&state=CA

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