# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150E 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 2 of 9 · 437 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA005.md): Cessna 150E · Cassville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N2563J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel exhaustion, a hidden obstruction within the terrain the pilot landed on and a collapsed nosegear. - [NTSB NYC91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA109.md): Cessna 150E · Walkill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3566J · Destroyed > An inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent after the pilot parachuted from the airplane. Contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's disregard for emergency procedures. - [NTSB FTW91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA021.md): Cessna 150E · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N3956U · Destroyed > An underpowered takeoff attempt due to incorrectly set magnetos. Contributing was the transmission lines. - [NTSB LAX91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA014.md): Cessna 150E · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1990 · N6203R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance was available when he attempted to taxi pass a parked vehicle. - [NTSB CHI90DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM01.md): Cessna 150E · Grayling, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N3905U · Destroyed > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N3015J · Substantial damage > The improper landing flare performed by an unqualified person at the controls who had no flight training. - [NTSB DEN89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA044.md): Cessna 150E · Basin, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N6122T · Substantial damage > The private plt attempted a takeoff from his short farm field strip. During the takeoff ground run, the plt realized the acft would not have flying speed and clear the fence at the end of the field. He elected to try to jump the acft over the fence and land… - [NTSB NYC88LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA162.md): Cessna 150 · Poland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N6078T · Substantial damage > Student pilot stated that on his last takeoff after doing many practice touch and gos from his private strip at his farm, his stall warning came on. When he tried to push the yoke down (forward), it was jammed. He said a small twig had jammed the elevator. He… - [NTSB BFO88FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1988 · N6202T · Substantial damage > The student plt elected to initiate the flt even though the flaps malfunctioned during the previous flt. Shortly after takeoff the plt was unable to keep the flaps in the extended position. The plt had not been feeling well on the morning of the flt and felt… - [NTSB MIA88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA023.md): Cessna 150E · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1987 · N4081U · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft maneuvering a low alt over ocean water near a shoreline. They saw it pull up sharply to clear a commercial boat dock, then nose over & impact the water in a nose low, rgt wing low attitude. The acft sank & came to rest in 30' of… - [NTSB ATL88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA022.md): Cessna 150C · Wartburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N3585J · Substantial damage > The aircraft touched down hard on the 1300 foot grass strip and began to porpoise. The pilot attempted to go-around but was unable to gain sufficient altitude to avoid striking a power line. The plt did not file an acc report. - [NTSB ATL87LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA261.md): Cessna 150E · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1987 · N2599J · Substantial damage > The stu plt discussed a cross country flt with his CFI, but did not get a sign off nor give a date for the flt. He then rented an acft and departed on the flt. During the flt, the com radio's became inop. The operator and the CFI were called from an enroute… - [NTSB CHI87LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA126.md): Cessna 150E · St. Johns, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N3039J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a gust of wind caught the acft during landing and he immediately added full power in a go-around attempt. The plt stated that the acft then stalled in trees and a fence row. - [NTSB SEA87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA055.md): Cessna 150E · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N3079J · Substantial damage > Plt was on first flight of season. After two hours flying, landing was attempted on dry hard-surface runway in slight tailwind. During roll-out, left drift developed. Use of right brake caused tail of acft to lift. Plt applied both brakes and acft nosed over… - [NTSB CHI86FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEM11.md): Cessna 150E · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N4072U · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the acft lifted off at about the midpoint of the rwy & climbed to just above treetop level. He turned the acft slightly into the wind, then noted that it seem to lose the ability to climb further. The stall warning horn sounded… - [NTSB MIA86LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA207.md): Cessna 150E · Wakulla Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N6234T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on final approach, the airspeed was too fast. When the acft touched down it began to porpoise, he lost control and the acft flipped over and came to rest inverted. - [NTSB NYC86LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA165.md): Cessna 150E · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1986 · N4067U · Substantial damage > While on final apch over high terrain east of the arpt, the plt inadvertently pulled the mixture control when he intended to apply carburetor heat. The eng stopped running & the plt was unable to obtain a restart before the acft collided with trees. The acft… - [NTSB ATL86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA140.md): Cessna 150E · Gulfshore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1986 · N6108T · Substantial damage > The pilot related that the aircraft ran out of fuel and he attempted a forced landing in a field 3 miles from his airport of intended landing. The fuel cells were not visually inspected to determine the fuel quantity, however, the pilot stated that the fuel… - [NTSB BFO85FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA077.md): Cessna 150E · Clinton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1985 · N3518J · Destroyed > Plt stated that on initial climb from a normal takeoff, a partial engine pwr loss was experienced. Control of the airplane was lost while maneuvering for a suitable forced landing area. A flight instructor that witnessed the takeoff stated that it appeared to… - [NTSB LAX85LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA389.md): Cessna 150E · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N3926U · Substantial damage > While practicing stop and go takeoffs and landings, the solo student plt flared too high on the second landing and lost directional control. The plt applied power to negotiate a go around. The nose ptiched up and the acft stalled. The acft contacted the gnd… - [NTSB LAX85LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA333.md): Cessna 150E · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N6284T · Destroyed > During a dual instructional flight the student plt practiced a full stop ldg followed by a take off. On initial climb all eng power was suddenly lost. When the CFI took over the controls & maneuvered the acft for an emergency ldg, the eng momentarily coughed… - [NTSB ATL85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA136.md): Cessna 150E · Seale, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1985 · N3080J · Substantial damage > While performing a soft fld takeoff the plt reportedly applied full pwr with the control yoke pulled full aft. The acft became airborne at aprx 35 KTS with the stall warning horn sounding. The acft drifted left of the centerline and the plt over corrected… - [NTSB DEN85LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA031.md): Cessna 150E · Wallsburg, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N2528J · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the rwy and nosed over after colliding with a dirt bank and a ditch. The plt said that at touchdownon the gravel ranch strip he felt a bump and the acft veered to the edge of the rwy. He added that power was applied forthe go-around but… - [NTSB FTW84LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA355.md): Cessna 150E · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N3055J · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while making a crosswind landing on a 2600 foot strip she misjudged her touchdown point and ran off the end of the strip, colliding with a fence. The plt landed on heading 350 degrees and the wind was reported to be from 090 degrees at 10… - [NTSB NYC84LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA169.md): Cessna C150 · So.Bethlehem, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1984 · N4024U · Destroyed > The student pilot and instructor had just started the inital climb when the engine quit at about 100 ft. the application of carburator heat caused a few second burst of power then the engine stopped again. The CFI took the controls and turned left. He landed… - [NTSB SEA83LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA160.md): Cessna 150E · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N4098U · Substantial damage > The acft landing gear collapsed during a forced landing on a rough road. The acft engine had quit while climbing THROUGH4500 ft after takeoff. The pilot tried leaning and pitot heat. Since the engine would not start the pilot picked a dirt road for landing.… - [NTSB SEA83LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA155.md): Cessna 150E · Issaquah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1983 · N6272T · Destroyed > During takeoff on a glider towing operation, the eng lost power at aprx 200 to 250 ft AGL. The glider plt disengaged from the tow plane & the tow plt commenced a power off descent to land on a road. There was conflicting traffic on the road. At about the same… - [NTSB ANC83LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N6260T · Substantial damage > The acft was landed on a road mistaken for the runway by a student pilot. The pilot realized his mistake when he saw people and kids on bikes but in attempting to go-around he lost control and damaged the acft. The weather was VMC. The student pilot received… - [NTSB SEA83LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA125.md): Cessna 150 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1983 · N6222R · Substantial damage > The plt hand-propped the acft with a non-plt at the controls. The acft was then taxied to the fuel pumps & fueled. The acft was then hand-propped again with no chocks used. The non-plt was at the controls. The acft started to move, & the plt climbed into the… - [NTSB CHI83LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA107.md): Cessna 150 · Mauston, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N6126T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a frozen lake during a low pass while sight seeing. The pilot stated that he dropped down to 250 feet AGL to see if anyone was fishing and hit a downdraft. The acft descended and made contact with the snow and ice covered lake. The… - [NTSB FTW82FPA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA12.md): Cessna 150 · Allen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N3971U · Destroyed > A witness attending a horse show observed the acft fly over the field at low altitude in a slow flt & that something wrapped in plastic was dropped from the acft. The acft was in a nose high attitude approaching a stall. The acft then disappeared from his… - [NTSB LAX81DUQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUQ05.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1980 · N3529J · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FNE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE16.md): Cessna 150 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1980 · N6204T · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYP05.md): Cessna 150E · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1979 · N4098U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA010.md): Cessna 150 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1979 · N8820S · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC79FCG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG74.md): Cessna 150E · Pleasant Hill, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1979 · N4070U · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FKG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG36.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1979 · N6298T · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FKT46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKT46.md): Cessna 150 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1979 · N3936U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79DPG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG22.md): Cessna 150 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1979 · N2594J · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPJ35.md): Cessna 150 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N3955U · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA78FYP16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYP16.md): Cessna 150 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1978 · N6203T · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FFA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFA16.md): Cessna 150 · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1978 · N2505J · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG16.md): Cessna 150E · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1978 · N47793 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ08.md): Cessna 150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1977 · N3092J · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM04.md): Cessna 150E · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1977 · N3547J · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FPD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPD39.md): Cessna 150 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N6240T · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC77FCG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCG50.md): Cessna 150E · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1977 · N3062J · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA046.md): Cessna 150E · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N629M · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77DEX33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEX33.md): Cessna 150 · Logan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1977 · N3502J · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77DPD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPD21.md): Cessna 150 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1977 · N3976U · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071812&page=3 ## 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 ('2071812')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071812&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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