# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F, TX

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 CEN26LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA314.md): Cessna 150F · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 8, 2026 · N8061F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA071.md): Cessna 150F · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2025 · N3589L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN24LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA297.md): Cessna 150F · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2024 · N8840S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low…
- [NTSB CEN23LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA339.md): Cessna 150F · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2023 · N6837F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN23LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA136.md): Cessna 150F · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2023 · N3090X · Substantial damage
  > Substantial damage for reasons undetermined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2019 · N6917F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA300.md): Cessna 150 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2018 · N7750F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap…
- [NTSB CEN18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N8637S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN17LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA298.md): Cessna 150F · Bullard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N8879S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA121.md): Cessna 150 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N3545L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA198.md): Cessna 150 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N8052S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over.
- [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 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 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 FTW02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA174.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00TA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA065.md): Cessna 150F · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N6691F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA142.md): Cessna 150F · Jasper, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8642S · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the other person (outside the airplane) remained clear of the operating propeller, and failure of the other person to maintain awareness of the hazardous condition. A factor relating to the accident was: the other person…
- [NTSB FTW96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA113.md): Cessna 150 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N7973F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to sufficient altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, foggy weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience, his lack of recent…
- [NTSB FTW93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA134.md): Cessna 150F · Garrison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N8979S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was his becoming lost
- [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 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 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 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 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 FTW88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA126.md): Cessna 150F · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N8979S · Substantial damage
  > After the descent, the pilot applied power and the engine started running rough. The pilot was able to get the engine running at full power within several minutes but it quit completely approximately 3 to 4 miles from the airport. The airplane was landed in…
- [NTSB FTW87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA146.md): Cessna 150F · Red Oak, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1987 · N7992F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the aircraft did not appear to lift properly. It gained about 50 feet altitude after liftoff but then settled back to the ground. The departure runway was concrete and was 1200 feet in length. The field elevation was 650 feet MSL and the…
- [NTSB FTW87FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA047.md): Cessna 150F · Rio Vista, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1987 · N8033F · Destroyed
  > Private pilot of Cessna 150K experienced partial power loss after departing private strip near Rio Vista, TX. Pilot attempted to return for landing. After take off he was unablle to sustain climb. Aircraft hit utility pole, aircraft control was lost and…
- [NTSB FTW84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA177.md): Cessna 150F · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1984 · N8222S · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 150 feet AGL while the aircraft was climbing. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field 1/2 mile from the airport. The engine was later test run and no malfunctons noted that would account for the power loss.
- [NTSB FTW82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA126.md): Cessna 150F · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N7958F · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that he had just finished washing his aircraft and was flying around the airport to dry it off. After takeoff the pilot realized that one of the aileron gust locks had not been removed. A normal landing was attempted, and while on final…
- [NTSB FTW81DPD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD38.md): Cessna 150F · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8225S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG53.md): Cessna 150F · Portland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1980 · N8117F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG38.md): Cessna 150 · Dilley, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1980 · N8875S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD25.md): Cessna 150 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1980 · N7182F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPA05.md): Cessna 150F · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1980 · N8244F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA27.md): Cessna 150F · Rowlett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1979 · N8881S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA084.md): Cessna 150 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1979 · N717LC · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA08.md): Cessna 150F · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1979 · N6959F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRA14.md): Cessna 15OF · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1978 · N7742F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA11.md): Luscombe 8A · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 18, 1977 · N1285K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA34.md): Boeing A75N1 · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1977 · N52653 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRA03.md): Cessna 150 · Texas City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N8018F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DRG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG58.md): Cessna 150 · Cuero, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N6722F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DRG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG47.md): Cessna 150 · Fischer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1976 · N8959S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRA19.md): Cessna 150F · Morgan'S Point, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1976 · N8817G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF026.md): Cessna 150 · Monahans, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 3, 1975 · N8811S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DRJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRJ02.md): Cessna 150 · Lake O' Pines, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N6963F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG29.md): Cessna 150F · Mathis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1974 · N8898S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPD12.md): Cessna 150 · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1974 · N3506L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ13.md): Cessna 150F · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1974 · N3028X · 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" = 'TX' 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 ('2071814'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071814&state=TX

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