# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H 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 2 of 20 · 980 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA088.md): Cessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N22563 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA148.md): Cessna 150H · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N7050S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI08CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA130.md): Cessna 150 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N22997 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA015.md): Cessna 150H · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N22899 · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power… - [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence. - [NTSB ATL07CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA071.md): Cessna C-150H · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N6555S · Substantial damage > The student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB CHI07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA087.md): Cessna 150 · LaCrosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N7272S · Substantial damage > The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue. - [NTSB CHI07LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA010.md): Cessna 150H · Monroe City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N23175 · Substantial damage > The student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree during climb. Factors were the tree and the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [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 DFW05CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA160.md): Cessna 150H · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N6973S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing. A contributing factor was the dark night lighting condition. - [NTSB LAX05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA070.md): Cessna 150H · Pauma Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N22562 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent. - [NTSB CHI05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2004 · N6932S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night. - [NTSB CHI04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Golden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N23316 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway. - [NTSB DEN04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA064.md): Cessna 150H · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2004 · N105DP · Substantial damage > the failed magneto and the lack of suitable terrain (lake) for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8735Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB DEN04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA028.md): Cessna 150H · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N6935S · Substantial damage > the unqualified person's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate supervision, the instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the two parked aircraft. - [NTSB NYC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA024.md): Cessna 150H · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2003 · N23178 · Substantial damage > The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB LAX03LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA234.md): Cessna 150H · Dyer, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N22897 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the… - [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 ATL02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA152.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N50347 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman. - [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 FTW02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Omaha, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N22715 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze. - [NTSB CHI02CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA191.md): Cessna 150H · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N6912S · Substantial damage > The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain. - [NTSB NYC02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA087.md): Cessna 150H · Smithville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N502MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds - [NTSB CHI01LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA328.md): Cessna 150H · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N6609S · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop. - [NTSB CHI01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA147.md): Cessna 150H · Protem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N23033 · Destroyed > The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor. - [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 ATL01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA052.md): Cessna 150H · Maryville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N6614S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip. - [NTSB CHI01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N22026 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA311.md): Cessna 150H · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N50318 · Substantial damage > fuel contamination (water) and the pilot exceeding his landing field distance. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his having to select an unsuitable landing area, the short landing area, and the marsh. - [NTSB SEA00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA176.md): Cessna 150H · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N22237 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear. - [NTSB DEN00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA148.md): Cessna 150H · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N6999S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A contributing factor was the pilot not following recommended traffic pattern procedures. - [NTSB NYC00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA224.md): Cessna 150 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N103DP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb during climbout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to reconfigure the flaps for the aborted landing. - [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 SEA00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA071.md): Cessna 150H · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N50039 · Substantial damage > Proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Factors include excessive speed at touchdown, a wet runway, a fence, and the pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC. - [NTSB MIA00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA100.md): Cessna 150H · Dandridge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N6753S · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's… - [NTSB CHI00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N22017 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank. - [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 FTW00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA054.md): Cessna 150H · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N7290S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA020.md): Cessna 150H · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1999 · N22795 · Substantial damage > A cracked No. 2 engine cylinder, which led to a loss of power. A factor was the ditch in the forced landing area. - [NTSB IAD99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Granville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N50079 · Substantial damage > The pilot's not maintaining a proper glidepath during the visual approach to the runway. - [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 LAX99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N22710 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of a cylinder's exhaust valve. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the forced landing site. The reason for the fatigue could not be determined. - [NTSB FTW99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA069.md): Cessna 150H · Nemo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N152PA · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent. - [NTSB FTW99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N23303 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice during the approach to land. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA049.md): Cessna 150H · Marksville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N22038 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs. - [NTSB FTW99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA039.md): Cessna 150H · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N567G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB CHI99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA035.md): Cessna 150 · Alliance, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N22269 · Destroyed > Was the late flare and stall by the student pilot and improper remedial actions by the student pilot. - [NTSB FTW98LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA386.md): Cessna 150H · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1998 · N22799 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071818&page=3 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071818&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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