# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G: In flight collision with object

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA002.md): Cessna 150G · Augusta, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N3086R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA086.md): Cessna 150G · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N2938J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N3829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Denham Springs, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2001 · N2898S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA057.md): Cessna 150G · Pell City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N2808S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA084.md): Cessna 150G · Conesus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N8376J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning.
- [NTSB NYC99FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA098.md): Cessna 150G · Watertown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N8426J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses.
- [NTSB FTW98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA247.md): Cessna 150G · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N6256S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA168.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N3787J · Destroyed
  > the instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, and the trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA143.md): Cessna 150G · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3235X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA155.md): Cessna 150G · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N3269J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole.
- [NTSB IAD96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Welch, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6303S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA119.md): Cessna 150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N2677J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB BFO94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Troy, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N2480J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. A factor is crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA080.md): Cessna 150G · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).
- [NTSB SEA94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Kirkland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N2446J · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA178.md): Cessna 150G · Galt, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N6213S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision by selecting an improper cruise altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's fatigue due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB NYC90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA070.md): Cessna 150 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1990 · N4768X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the student pilot and apply corrective action in a timely manner.
- [NTSB BFO86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA026.md): Cessna 150G · Selbyville, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N4004J · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted trees while attempting to release a banner at the drop zone. The acft was reportedly equipped with separate towing and release mechanisms, so that up to four banners could be towed in succession without the acft having to land. The plt…
- [NTSB ATL85FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA243.md): Cessna 150G · Selma, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N4608X · Destroyed
  > Acft took off from sod strip on hot humid day near max weight. PIC said he used 10 degrees flaps and was airborne. At about runway mid point. When over first tree line after passing threshold acft descended. When over brown terrain acft climbed. When over…
- [NTSB ATL85LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA119.md): Cessna 150G · Tarboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N2624J · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting a simulated emergency landing on an ag airstrip & collided with several unmarked power lines while on final approach. The student plt was not authorized to land at the ag strip according to his flight instructor.
- [NTSB MKC84LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA227.md): Cessna 150 · Troy, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N2730S · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the acft collided with wires and crashed. The plt had tried to fly under the wires because the acft would not climb over them. Investigation revealed that the acft was overloaded and out of balance by having 2 minorpassengers in the…
- [NTSB CHI84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA276.md): Cessna 150G · Williamston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3495J · Substantial damage
  > Some cows ran into the path of the acft during takeoff. The plt turned as soon as airborne to avoid the animals and had to turn again to avoid powerlines. In this maneuvering the acfts left wing hit a tree and the acft cartwheeled.
- [NTSB FTW82DA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA376.md): Cessna 150C · Inez, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N8666J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot aborted downwind landing after overshooting. During go-around he flew under a powerline and collided with trees and a fence.
- [NTSB MKC82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA125.md): Cessna 150G · Bonner Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N3335J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was flown from a private airstrip at maximum gross weight and an uphill takeoff run. The pilot stated he could not maintain airspeed. During a turn to make an emergency landing the left wing contacted a utility wire and the aircraft was…

## 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 ('2071816')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071816&occurrence=220

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