# 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 CHI93LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA049.md): Cessna 150F · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N7058F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA028.md): Cessna 150F · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N8199S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA006.md): Cessna 150F · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N8048F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the student pilot, the student pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the roadway landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA004.md): Cessna 150F · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8119F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the landing roll. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA185.md): Cessna 150F · Lake Neepaulin, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N8725G · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with trees after the pilot failed to outclimb the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N7763F · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor icing conditions and the delay by the pilot in command/cfi in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N6650F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA120.md): Cessna 150F · Huron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N8215S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which led to his geographical disorientation and eventual fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a…
- [NTSB CHI92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA146.md): Cessna 150F · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N8081S · Substantial damage
  > A binding exhaust valve resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors in the accident are rising terrain conditions, inadequate aircraft climb capability, and a ditch in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA122.md): Cessna 150F · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N6878F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA095.md): Cessna 150F · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N35RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the approach in carburetor icing conditions and his improper flare during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA108.md): Cessna 150 · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N8741G · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC92FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA062.md): Cessna 150 · White Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1992 · N6559F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his impairment of judgement due to drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB ANC92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N8620S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the altitude necessary for terrain clearance on the final approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were the snowbank and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA073.md): Cessna 150F · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1991 · N8259S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA210.md): Cessna 150F · Faulkton, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N6263R · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA103.md): Cessna 150F · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N8026S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. The unmowed grass runnway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA168.md): Cessna 150 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N8845S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper use of carburetor heat and a stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA137.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mccook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N32478 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA081.md): Cessna 150F · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N7919F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA029.md): Cessna 150F · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1990 · N8247S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern; maintain control of the aircraft and the inadvertent stall mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited total expereince.
- [NTSB CHI90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA257.md): Cessna 150F · Clutier, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N3016X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA191.md): Cessna 150 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7983F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the end of the runway into a corn field after an aborted takeoff, due to the engine cowling door opening. Contributing to the accident was pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA143.md): Cessna 150 · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N8756G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA156.md): Cessna 150 · Jensen Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N8761S · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to improper planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N7048B · Substantial damage
  > Instructor pilots failure to assure that the flaps were in the proper position for takeoff resulting in reduced climb performance. This resulted in the forced landing, during which, the airplane collided with a power line, stalled, then crashed to the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA143.md): Cessna 150 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N7885F · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB DEN90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA124.md): Cessna 150F · Sturgis, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N6418F · Destroyed
  > Pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA142.md): Cessna 150F · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N8922S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA135.md): Cessna 150F · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8098F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a landing flare and touchdown. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA192.md): Cessna 150F · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N27G · Substantial damage
  > The fixed base operator mechanic used improper bolt/nut during repair of the elevator system.
- [NTSB NYC90FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA083.md): Cessna 150F · Lloyd, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N7034F · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he was attempting VFR flight in inc conditions and collided with a multipurpose communications tower.
- [NTSB BFO90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA025.md): Cessna 150F · Arden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N8615S · Destroyed
  > The pilot failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from a powerline during the landing approach. A factor was the unmarked powerline.
- [NTSB ATL90FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA056.md): Cessna 150F · Weaver, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N6871F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude to the runway during a simulated engine-out approach, and failed to maintain clearance from trees. Factors related to the accident were: dusk light conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and…
- [NTSB CHI90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA059.md): Cessna 150F · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1990 · N8575G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in winter operations, the icy runway condition, and…
- [NTSB MKC90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N8912S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA169.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N8256F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N8752S · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the student pilot and his inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence from the transport aircraft. The student's lack of total experience was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA171.md): Cessna 150 · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N8782G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Trinity, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N1115T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to select a suitable takeoff area based on the weight of the aircraft and the atmospheric conditions at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N8260F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan which resulted in a collision with trees. The pilot attempted a takeoff with an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB BFO89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA030.md): Cessna 150F · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N3570L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's low level of experience.
- [NTSB MKC89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Monroe City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N8079S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and the pilot's failure to comply with a maintenance AD. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB LAX89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA053.md): Cessna 150F · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N6883F · Substantial damage
  > During a pleasure flight, the airplane was being flown along a ridgeline while the pilot and passenger were looking for an old airplane wreck. The pilot was distracted and did not notice the airplane was entering a canyon and rising terrain. When the pilots…
- [NTSB ATL89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA038.md): Cessna 152F · Harkers Island, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N8225F · Destroyed
  > The plt rprtd he was orbiting over a school of fish at aprx 800' when he encountered wake turbulence from his own acft. He believed that a wider orbit would have prevented him from flying back into the wake & additional altitude would have provided more time…
- [NTSB LAX89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA017.md): Cessna 150F · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1988 · N8194F · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that drg the landing roll, the acft enctrd a gust of wind & veered off the dirt strip & onto a raised berm (edge of rwy). After enctrg the soft dirt & rough terrain, the nose gear collapsed & the plane nosed over. The plt had landed with 40 deg…
- [NTSB FTW89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N7054F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot descended from 1450 feet to 1000 feet and entered the traffic pattern. Just before turning base, he applied carburetor heat and ten seconds later the engine lost power and quit. Unsuitable terrain made the forced landing a hard landing. An…
- [NTSB CHI88LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA245.md): Cessna 150F · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1988 · N381VU · Substantial damage
  > While landing on a sod strip with an 11 knot quartering tailwind, the aircraft drifted to the left of the runway and encountered uneven terrain. The pilot reported that he failed to maintain directional control and was unable to avoid a ditch with standing…
- [NTSB NYC88LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA240.md): Cessna 150 · Burlington, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1988 · N3099X · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting to land at the mountain arpt. Patwas indicated the winds were from the north at 15 KTS. Gusts were not reported. The plt made her apch at 70 mph IAS and with 20 deg of flaps deployed. As she flared the acft, she encountered a gust of…
- [NTSB CHI88LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA230.md): Cessna 150F · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1988 · N7118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a solo flight for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings. The aircraft departed the right side of the runway and struck a culvert. The flight was the pilot's second supervised solo.

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```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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