# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150E, 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 LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB LAX01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA213.md): Cessna 150E · Burbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N3937U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA120.md): Cessna 150E · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N6194T · Substantial damage
  > A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.
- [NTSB LAX96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA054.md): Cessna 150E · Sonora, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3000J · Substantial damage
  > carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA131.md): Cessna 150E · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N6277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB LAX93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA221.md): Cessna 150E · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3051J · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [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 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 LAX81DUQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUQ05.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1980 · N3529J · 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 LAX77DUQZ7](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUQZ7.md): Cessna 150 · Quartz Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1977 · N2514J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG26.md): Cessna 150 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1975 · N6223T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVD02.md): Cessna 150 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1973 · N6198T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL057.md): Cessna 150 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1973 · N3928U · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP020.md): Cessna 150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 7, 1973 · N6076T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72FUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUA17.md): Cessna 150E · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1971 · N4065U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG02.md): Cessna 150E · E.Highlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1971 · N3092J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM31.md): Cessna 150E · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1970 · N2533J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUQ31.md): Cessna 150 · Valencia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1970 · N3035J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUA23.md): Cessna 150 · Huntingtn Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1970 · N6223T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG19.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1970 · N3937U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DVD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DVD29.md): Cessna 150 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1970 · N3549J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0188.md): Cessna 150E · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1969 · N2560J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0072.md): Cessna 150 · Hornbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1969 · N6185T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0318.md): Cessna 150 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1969 · N4053U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0255.md): Cessna 150 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1969 · N3982U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0225.md): Cessna 150E · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 14, 1968 · N6189T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0183.md): Cessna 150 · Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1968 · N220F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69D0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0143.md): Cessna 150 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1968 · N2533J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0149.md): Cessna 150 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N6236T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0035.md): Cessna 150 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N6105T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0032.md): Cessna 150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1968 · N6236T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0110.md): Cessna 150E · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1968 · N3532J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0384.md): Cessna 150G · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1968 · N4065U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0356.md): Cessna 150 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1968 · N6262T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0266.md): Cessna 150 · Walnut, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1968 · N4025U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0024.md): Cessna 150 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1967 · N6138T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0044.md): Cessna 150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1967 · N2878S · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0023.md): Cessna 150 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1967 · N6267T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0317.md): Cessna 150 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1967 · N3587J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0014.md): Cessna 150 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1967 · N6266T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0365.md): Cessna 150 · Frazier Prk, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1967 · N6282T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0080.md): Cessna 150E · Santa Susana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1967 · N4096U · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0215.md): Cessna 150 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1967 · N3035J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0170.md): Cessna 150E · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1966 · N6138T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0213.md): Cessna 150E · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1966 · N3050J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0166.md): Cessna 150 · Ocotillo Well, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1966 · N6220T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0030.md): Cessna 150 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1966 · N6222R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0377.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1966 · N4027U · 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 ('2071812'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071812&state=CA

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