# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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. Page 1 of 2 · 54 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA163.md): Cessna 150H · Smyrna, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N6970S · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions. - [NTSB CHI02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA240.md): Cessna 150H · Dyersville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N6995S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. - [NTSB ATL02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA145.md): Cessna 150H · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N6486S · Substantial damage > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A… - [NTSB LAX01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA192.md): Cessna 150H · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N23474 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, which failed to provide an adequate fuel… - [NTSB LAX00LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA290.md): Cessna 150H · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N7011S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning which included improper fuel consumption calculations that led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB SEA00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N50348 · Substantial damage > Exhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot… - [NTSB NYC99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N22600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA226.md): Cessna 150H · Osceola, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N50433 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contaminated with water, and the roadway encountered during the forced landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA138.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N6977S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW97LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA303.md): Cessna 150H · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N22286 · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1996 · N6964S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the checklist to ensure that the fuel selector valve was in the ON position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain airspeed… - [NTSB SEA95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA060.md): Cessna 150H · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N6663S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include icing conditions and the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB ATL95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N7185S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB NYC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed > The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object. - [NTSB FTW95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N6692S · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI93LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA356.md): Cessna 150H · Crescent, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N23205 · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA253.md): Cessna 150H · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N23192 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. Factors were: the pilot's failure to have the airplane serviced to capacity prior to departure, and his erroneous fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB ATL93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA146.md): Cessna 150H · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N6933S · Substantial damage > Was the pilot's failure to determine actual fuel consumption enroute. A factor was inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot. - [NTSB ANC93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N23224 · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot-in-command. A factor in the accident was the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent. - [NTSB MIA93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA046.md): Cessna 150H · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1993 · N22761 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power in flight… - [NTSB ATL92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Elizabeth City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1992 · N23380 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB CHI91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA195.md): Cessna 150 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N22494 · Destroyed > Improper preflight, inattentiveness, failure to maintain airspeed, and poor inflight planning/decision. - [NTSB CHI91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA038.md): Cessna 150 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N7199S · Substantial damage > Delayed application of carburetor heat by the PIC. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions (weather) and none suitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA039.md): Cessna 150 · Niota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N50098 · Substantial damage > Fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Freeport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N23330 · Substantial damage > The pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA176.md): Cessna 150 · Brookley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N22909 · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB FTW90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N7285S · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling not performed. - [NTSB CHI89DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET02.md): Cessna 150H · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N50331 · Substantial damage > A misjudged approach during the execution of an emergency landing resulting in an encounter with unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors are inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel starvation due to contamination. - [NTSB MIA88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA128.md): Cessna 150H · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1988 · N22954 · Substantial damage > The 3.8 hr cross country flt was uneventful, but after the flt entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for landing, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with trees & came to rest. - [NTSB CHI88LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA037.md): Cessna 150H · Mt. Pleasant, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1987 · N6468S · Substantial damage > The stu plt climbed to 1600 ft MSL aft tkof. Shortly aft level off, the engine stopped. He attempted an air start without success. During the forced lndg the nose wheel dug in and the acft nosed over in the soft soil. During a post crash interview, the stu… - [NTSB MKC88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N23303 · Substantial damage > When the airplane was on downwind, the pilot thought he was pulling on the carburetor heat. The pilot attempted to apply power on final and found the engine was windmilling. The pilot found he had pulled the mixture instead of the carburetor heat. During the… - [NTSB ATL87LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA233.md): Cessna 150H · Lumberton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1987 · N23193 · Substantial damage > The eng lost power and the plt attempted an off arpt landing. The acft nosed over during the landing roll. Records indicated that the acft had been refueled two days prior to the accident. Since that time it had been flown three and one tenth hours prior to… - [NTSB LAX87LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA233.md): Cessna 150H · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1987 · N23280 · Substantial damage > A Cessna 150H collided with terrain after a loss of power. The pilot stated his tanks were indicating 1/4 when the engine quit. He further stated that he 'misjudged landing speed and elevation' and when he turned to avoid power lines, the aircraft stalled.… - [NTSB ATL87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Andalusia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1987 · N22553 · Substantial damage > The CFI was giving instruction to a beginning student. During preflight he noted that the lt tank fuel gauge indicated 'full' while the rt tank gauge inidated '1/2 full '. After about 40 minutes of flying the engine began to run rough, during climbout after a… - [NTSB CHI87LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA108.md): Cessna 150H · Tinley Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1987 · N50305 · Destroyed > Approximately 3 miles short of the destination arpt the plt stated that the engine quit. The acft was lined up with a road but due to heavy traffic the plt elected to stall the acft into nearby trees. Examination of the acft by the FAA following the accident… - [NTSB ATL87DEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEG02.md): Cessna 150H · Harrison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N7190S · Substantial damage > The engine quit after takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. A ldg was made in a plowed field where the acft flipped over inverted. The CFI PIC reported that, prior to takeoff, he had calculated there was adequate fuel on board for the flt; his calculations were based… - [NTSB FTW87LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA014.md): Cessna 150H · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N22968 · Substantial damage > The plt had initiated a go-around and was on a left crosswind when a loss of power occurred. A forced landing was made in 4 feet of water in the nueces bay. Post accident exam of the acft revealed both fuel tanks were empty. - [NTSB ATL86LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA232.md): Cessna 150H · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1986 · N22144 · Substantial damage > The plt said he took off with about 6 gallons of automotive gas in the acft for the 14 NM trip to a local arpt. During descent for landing, the eng quit and a forced landing was made in a corn field. Post accident exam of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in… - [NTSB MIA86FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA148.md): Cessna 150H · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1986 · N6989S · Destroyed > The CFI & student plt were on a training flt. Witnesses heard the eng sputter, then cut out completely. One witness said he thought the plt would attempt a landing to the south, lengthwise, into a pasture bordered on all sides by trees aprx 50 ft high. The… - [NTSB CHI86FEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEI02.md): Cessna 150H · Strongsville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N22755 · Substantial damage > During preflight, the student pilot noticed water in the fuel tank when he checked the fuel drain. He notified his instructor, but no further action was taken. Shortly after takeoff the engine quit. An emergency landing was performed in a parking lot and one… - [NTSB LAX86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA030.md): Cessna 150H · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1985 · N22264 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a fld aprx 2 miles west of calaveras county arpt. The post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel in the fuel tanks. The student plt stated that he was on the final leg of a solo x-country… - [NTSB LAX85FUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FUQ02.md): Cessna 150H · Sylmar, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N23045 · Substantial damage > The acft eng quit during a return from a x-country flt. The plt stated that nearing the end of his flt the acft encountered turbulence over the mts and he climbed to 7500 ft in search of smoother air. Shortly afterwards he started a slow descent from 7500 ft… - [NTSB BFO85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA029.md): Cessna 150H · South Hill, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N23231 · Substantial damage > While on a solo cross country flight the student pilot became disorientated after about 60MIN of flt. He atmptd to call in the blind on guard. Freq. Both danville and roanok fss's responded to his calls but were unable to establish 2 way commo with the plt.… - [NTSB ATL85LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA040.md): Cessna 150H · Bumpass, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N22741 · Substantial damage > VFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is… - [NTSB NYC84FNE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNE04.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N6901S · Substantial damage > The plt reported he 'picked up the acft after annual inspection', performed a preflt, made a standard run-up & took off in calm air conditions. After clmbing about 500 to 600 ft, the eng lost power & subsequently, the acft crash landed in a marsh. The plt was… - [NTSB CHI84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA316.md): Cessna 150H · Menomonie, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N6707S · Substantial damage > The plt was disoriented during a x-country and circled the wrong area looking for an arpt until low fuel demanded a landing. During the approach the engine quit and the acft nosed over in a bean field during landing. - [NTSB ATL84LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA181.md): Cessna 150 · Jessup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N22815 · Substantial damage > The acft landed off the rwy during a forced landing following a power loss. Wx conditions were conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI84LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA032.md): Cessna 150 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N23183 · Substantial damage > The acft was ditched in lake onalaska after the engine quit about 1 mile short of destination. After the accident the acft was pulled from the lake and examined. The 3 FAA inspectors who examined the acft verified that there was not enough fuel in the acft to… - [NTSB LAX83FA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA442.md): Cessna 150H · Venice, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N22697 · Substantial damage > The acft ditched in the ocean after losing power while towing a banner. The pilot stated that the eng quit while the acft was over land. He turned toward the ocean and managed to start the engine 2 times for a brief period while descending. The propeller… - [NTSB SEA83LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA117.md): Cessna 150H · Yakima, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1983 · N22670 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during an off airport forced landing. The student pilot had checked with her father and flight instructor for her cross-country flight. Her father supplied information on the fuel supply and the student and instructor used this information… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071818&occurrence=353&page=2 ## 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 ('2071818') 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" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071818&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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