# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F

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 GAA16CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA123.md): Cessna 150 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N6960F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA001.md): Cessna 150F · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2015 · N7064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB WPR15FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA268.md): Cessna 150F · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N8529G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to…
- [NTSB CEN15LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA433.md): Cessna 150F · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2015 · N6922F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Atco, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N8185F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper decision to intentionally maneuver at low altitude while waving to people on the ground, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA217.md): Cessna 150F · Neillsville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N8558G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Masscotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off…
- [NTSB WPR14LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA232.md): Cessna 150F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N3376B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA183.md): Cessna 150 - F · Santa Clara, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N8236F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA069.md): Cessna 150F · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2013 · N7015F · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper in-flight fuel planning lead to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA087.md): Cessna 150F · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2012 · N8000S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA045.md): Cessna 150F · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · N8375G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA430.md): Cessna 150F · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8130F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR12LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA272.md): Cessna 150F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N524CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FAMS2.md): Cessna 150F · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N8281S · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).
- [NTSB WPR12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA227.md): Cessna 150F · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N7093F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC12LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA031.md): Cessna 150F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N7911F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB ERA12FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA051.md): Cessna 150F · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N3086X · Substantial damage
  > The debilitating effects of ethylene glycol poisoning, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11WA621](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA621.md): Cessna 150 · Stockstadt am Main, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · N6619F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA366.md): Cessna 150F · Sully, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA217.md): Cessna 150F · Hannawana Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N8830G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA101.md): Cessna 150F · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N3569L · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA10FA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA503.md): Cessna 150F · Sweetwater, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N7915F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA168.md): Cessna 150F · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N7854F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN10FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA011.md): Cessna 150F · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N8642S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB CEN09CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA552.md): Cessna 150F · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N8312G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
- [NTSB CEN09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Palenstine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA071.md): Cessna 150F · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N8900S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX08LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA212.md): Cessna 150F · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N8647G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA194.md): Cessna 150F · Johannesburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N7886F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N6651F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA111.md): Cessna 150F · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N8893S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA097.md): Cessna 150F · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N7893F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which…
- [NTSB NYC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
- [NTSB NYC07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA021.md): Cessna 150F · McHenry, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N7953F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA099.md): Cessna 150F · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N8896G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear assembly, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW06FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA136.md): Cessna 150F · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2006 · N6242R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA059.md): Cessna 150F · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · N8723S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA029.md): Cessna 150F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N8903S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor…
- [NTSB NYC06LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA010.md): Cessna 150F · Pineville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N8684S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB CHI05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA127.md): Cessna 150F · Neodesha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N8337G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA134.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N8120K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA078.md): Cessna 150F · China, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2005 · N6256R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA138.md): Cessna 150F · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8324G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA092.md): Cessna 150F · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2005 · N6828F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's falure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA254.md): Cessna 150F · Ancona, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N6544F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA143.md): Cessna 150F · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N6620F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made.

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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 ('2071814'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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