# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150D

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX86LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA302.md): Cessna 150D · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1986 · N5917T · Destroyed
  > A Cessna 150D collided with the pacific ocean while spotting fish approximately 5 mi from the coast. The acft owner and operator indicated that the plt was FAA licensed and current. FAA records revealed the plt was issued a student plt certificated along with…
- [NTSB MKC86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA095.md): Cessna 150D · Marshfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1986 · N4169U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the approach speed was faster than normal due to erroneous airspeed indications. The aircraft floated upon flaring and the pilot raised the flaps. He states that the aircraft lost lift, bounced after a hard landing and subsequently…
- [NTSB CHI85LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA309.md): Cessna 150D · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1985 · N4460U · Substantial damage
  > When the plt added pwr on final apch, the eng did not respond. An emergency landing was made in a rough fld. The relative humidity was aprx 60%. No mechanical failures/malfunctions were discovered during an eng examination.
- [NTSB ANC85LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA067.md): Cessna 150D · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N5947T · Substantial damage
  > The primary cause of this accident was the airplane striking the soft spot on the runway. Underlying factors were the pilot in command's inability to distinguish the soft runway surface from surrounding runway surfaces, and the unusually warm temperatures for…
- [NTSB CHI85LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA171.md): Cessna 150D · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N4145U · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll the acft traveled off the left side of the rwy where the nose gear collapsed. Skid marks were found on the rwy where the plt attempted remedial action by applying brakes.
- [NTSB ATL85LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA142.md): Cessna 150 · Alma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N4483U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and passenger changed the engine oil just prior to attempting the takeoff. The oil was drained on the ground on the airport where the aircraft was parked. Examination of the oil, disclosed that metal shavings were present in the drained oil.…
- [NTSB CHI85LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA106.md): Cessna 150D · Siren, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1985 · N4267U · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing. This was a solo student flt for the plt. The wind was 20 degrees off the rwy heading and varying bet 7-12 KTS in velocity. The student reported that either more brake & aileron or a running takeoff would have…
- [NTSB ATL84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA265.md): Cessna 150D · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N4278U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA107.md): Cessna 150D · Wanatah, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N4361U · Substantial damage
  > At about 1716 CST, the non-instrument rated plt contacted a fss, reported he was in the clouds with about 1 hr of fuel on board & requested 'vector me someplace.' He was told that indianapolis was VFR, but the plt stated that he could not reach indianapolis &…
- [NTSB SEA83FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA178.md): Cessna 150 · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N4446U · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground in a vertical nose down attitude. The engine was imbedded 4 ft into the ground. All components of the acft were accounted for in the immediate area of the impact. Witnesses observed the acft in a left turn before falling into…
- [NTSB NYC82DA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA234.md): Cessna 150D · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1982 · N4149U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that she was cleared for landing on runway 24. She stated that as she turned onto final, and the aircraft was high, an additional notch of flaps was added. The descent to the runway was at approximately 90 mph. The aircraft touched down in…
- [NTSB DEN82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA168.md): Cessna 150 · Weldona, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N684CF · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated to a FAA inspector that prior to takeoff the fuel gauges indicated approximately 1/4 full in each tank. The inspector indicated the fuel supply was exhausted. Numerous attempts to obtain an accident report from the plt were unsuccessful.
- [NTSB NYC82FGM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM13.md): Cessna 150D · Patton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N5945T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot departed johnston, PA at about 2000 EDT on a return flight to ebensburg, PA. He saw the destination airport at about 2015 EDT and elected to fly locally and practice maneuvers. At about 2045 EDT, he became lost and flew a large rectangular…
- [NTSB LAX82DUG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUG06.md): Cessna 150 · Daggett, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N4539U · Destroyed
  > While descending through 4000 ft MSL to land, the engine began to surge. The pilot moved the mixture to full rich and selected carburetor heat, but the engine lost all power. Reportedly, the aircraft was demolished during a forced landing. Disassembly of the…
- [NTSB NYC82FHM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHM04.md): Cessna 150 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1981 · N4191U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA005.md): Cessna 150D · Stet, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N7999Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG31.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1979 · N6063T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FLQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLQ05.md): Cessna 150 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1978 · N5920T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE24.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1978 · N4583U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FID10.md): Cessna 150D · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N5971T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78DFJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFJ23.md): Cessna 150 · Richland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1978 · N4487U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77DTM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DTM27.md): Cessna 150 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1977 · N4574U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77DQA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DQA47.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1977 · N5911T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVA44.md): Cessna 150D · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N4200U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD77.md): Cessna 150 · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N4244U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVA37.md): Cessna 150 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N4254U · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77FAA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FAA34.md): Cessna 150 · Koyukuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1977 · N6024T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FTM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTM16.md): Cessna 150B · Parawon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1977 · N4414U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG15.md): Cessna 150 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1977 · N4271U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG11.md): Cessna 150D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1976 · N4539U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM40.md): Cessna 150 · Lamont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1976 · N4545U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV37.md): Cessna 150D · Pickneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1976 · N4164U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVM29.md): Cessna 150D · Monterey, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1976 · N4402U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG45.md): Cessna 150D · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1976 · N4271U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ30.md): Cessna 150 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1975 · N4225U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ02.md): Cessna 150 · Pt.Dume, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N4505U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FXQ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ44.md): Cessna 150 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 12, 1975 · N6010T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FID14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FID14.md): Cessna 150 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1975 · N7996Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA17.md): Cessna 150D · Waco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N6048T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYE19.md): Cessna 150 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N4481U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM04.md): Cessna 150 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1974 · N4501U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM32.md): Cessna 150 · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1974 · N4565U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEG17.md): Cessna 150D · Harrison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1974 · N436FK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF031.md): Cessna 150D · Melville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1973 · N4113U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74FEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP07.md): Cessna 150D · Crandon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1973 · N4537U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DKW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKW01.md): Cessna 150D · Dixon Spring, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1973 · N4486U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73AF072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF072.md): Cessna 150D · Monahans, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N4192U · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN102.md): Cessna 150 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1973 · N4239U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73AP013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP013.md): Cessna 150D · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1972 · N4107U · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73DID10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DID10.md): Cessna 150 · Amelia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1972 · N4282U · 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071810'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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