# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G

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 MIA99LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA218.md): Cessna 150G · Greeneville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N3187X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds.
- [NTSB CHI99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA195.md): Cessna 150G · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N2263J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB LAX99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA211.md): Cessna 150G · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N2675J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to adjust the flaps for the attempted aborted landing in accordance with the…
- [NTSB SEA99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA058.md): Cessna 150G · Detroit, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N3381J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine power. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation; a snowstorm with icing…
- [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 LAX99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA160.md): Cessna 150G · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N3403J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions beneath a low ceiling in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA084.md): Cessna 150 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N8524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA285.md): Cessna 150G · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N8445J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flaps which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors were his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA189.md): Cessna 150G · Perry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N2622J · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA212.md): Cessna 150G · Rush City, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N8450J · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA067.md): Cessna 150G · Selbyville, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N3731J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing factors.
- [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 CHI98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA158.md): Cessna 150 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N2916J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's speed not maintained by the pilot, which resulted in the aircraft stalling in close proximity to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA148.md): Cessna 150G · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N3376J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB SEA98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA053.md): Cessna 150G · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N3719J · Substantial damage
  > A fractured nosewheel steering linkage bolt, which permitted the nosewheel steering linkage to become disconnected, and the student pilot's subsequent failure to restore directional control by use of differential wheel braking.
- [NTSB LAX98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA125.md): Cessna 150G · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N2952J · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and subsequent inadequate supervision of the situation to simulate an engine failure on takeoff, as well as both pilot's not maintaining a visual lookout. A related factor was the diverted…
- [NTSB FTW98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA022.md): Cessna 150G · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N3916J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the of pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highway. A factor was the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA192.md): Cessna 150G · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N4748X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's movement of the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, during an approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing before reaching the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA278.md): Cessna 150G · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N3084S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the aircraft's fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA234.md): Cessna 150G · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N458AE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring.
- [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 MIA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA184.md): Cessna 150G · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2276J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [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 MIA97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA114.md): Cessna 150G · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N2402J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper level off.
- [NTSB IAD97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N3616J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during a cross-country flight, and failed to use his radio for assistance, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA064.md): Cessna 150G · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N4655X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA150.md): Cessna 150G · Templeton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N2607J · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to continued the cross-country flight into night conditions, and his inability to find the destination (or an alternate airport) in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N3238X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel management.
- [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 SEA96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA150.md): Cessna 150 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N8310J · Substantial damage
  > improper flare by the pilot during a touch-and-go landing.
- [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 LAX96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA125.md): Cessna 150G · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8662J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA060.md): Cessna 150G · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3272J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA035.md): Cessna 150G · Social Circle, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N3751J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA042.md): Cessna 150G · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA015.md): Cessna 150G · Douglas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N3900J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fell asleep.
- [NTSB ANC96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA001.md): Cessna 150 · Hoonah, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N4024J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA205.md): Cessna 150 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4016J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA231.md): Cessna 150G · Riverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N3421J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA146.md): Cessna 150G · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N3888J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA156.md): Cessna 150G · Stockton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N4774X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA136.md): Cessna 150G · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N3112J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. The student pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations were a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA082.md): Cessna 150G · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N6293S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, and the subsequent nose over during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA116.md): Cessna 150G · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N2688J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA030.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N3221J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1994 · N3164X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CHI95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA001.md): Cessna 150G · Lamberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N3654J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA298.md): Cessna 150 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6307S · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots improper fuel calculation and improper use of fuel mixture.
- [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.

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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 ('2071816'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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