# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150D, 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 WPR25LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA073.md): Cessna 150D · Temple City, CA · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2025 · N5943T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the fuel quantities the fuel measuring dip stick measured and inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA329.md): Cessna 150D · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2021 · N4375U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA286.md): Cessna 150D · Carrville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6052T · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA240.md): Cessna 150D · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA094.md): Cessna 150 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1993 · N6019T · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot misjudging the airplane's landing flare, and 2) the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total aircraft experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA049.md): Cessna 150D · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N4390U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when climatic conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 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 OAK77FVA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVA44.md): Cessna 150D · Kerman, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N4200U · 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 LAX77FUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG11.md): Cessna 150D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1976 · N4539U · 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 LAX76FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ02.md): Cessna 150 · Pt.Dume, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N4505U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73AP013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP013.md): Cessna 150D · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1972 · N4107U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVG05.md): Cessna 150 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1971 · N4161U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71DVM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM30.md): Cessna 150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1970 · N4254U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUQ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUQ34.md): Cessna 150 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1970 · N4345U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL009.md): Cessna 150 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N4412U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70DUG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG29.md): Cessna 150 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1970 · N4390U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG18.md): Cessna 150 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1970 · N4259U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0226.md): Cessna 150 · Daggett, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1969 · N5997T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0165.md): Cessna 150 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1968 · N4270U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0145.md): Cessna 150 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1968 · N4254U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0111.md): Cessna 150D · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1968 · N4448U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0163.md): Cessna 150 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1967 · N6066T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0084.md): Cessna 150 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1967 · N4309U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0041.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeview, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1967 · N4403U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0104.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1967 · N5953T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0096.md): Cessna 150 · Newhall, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 15, 1967 · N4181U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67D0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0187.md): Cessna 150 · Sunnyvale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1966 · N5937T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0165.md): Cessna 150 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1966 · N4543U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0104.md): Cessna 150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N5938T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0064.md): Cessna 150 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1966 · N5998T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0314.md): Cessna 150 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1966 · N4372U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0224.md): Cessna 150 · Piru, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1966 · N4240U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66F0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0181.md): Cessna 150D · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1965 · N4316U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0182.md): Cessna 150 · 29 Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1965 · N4546U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0160.md): Cessna 150 · Alameda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1965 · N4355U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0089.md): Cessna 150 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1965 · N4354U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0126.md): Cessna 150 · Hamilton Afb, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1965 · N5975T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0117.md): Cessna 150 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1965 · N4384U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0005.md): Cessna 150 · Stockton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1965 · N4351U · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65F0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0056.md): Cessna 150 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1965 · N4226U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1341.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1965 · N4396U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0830](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0830.md): Cessna 150C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1964 · N1992Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0809](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0809.md): Cessna 150D · Pomona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1964 · N4359U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0619](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0619.md): Cessna 150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1964 · N6055T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0530.md): Cessna 150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1964 · N6065T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0489.md): Cessna 150 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1964 · N4444U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3424.md): Cessna 150 · Lauerne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1964 · N4270U · 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 ('2071810'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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