# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H, CA 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 3 · 147 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA140.md): Cessna 150 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2025 · N6682S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB WPR22LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA316.md): Cessna 150H · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N22507 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. - [NTSB WPR21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA012.md): Cessna 150 · Bishop, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N22963 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain. - [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 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 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 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 LAX96LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA248.md): Cessna 150H · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N7260S · Substantial damage > The failure of the flaps to retract due to the installation of an incorrect fuse and the inadequate maintenance/inspections performed on the system; and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing,… - [NTSB LAX96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA225.md): Cessna 150H · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N22474 · Substantial damage > The attempt by the pilot to operate the aircraft with a float known to be leaking. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the operation of float equipped aircraft. - [NTSB LAX96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA048.md): Cessna 150H · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N23102 · Destroyed > the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the… - [NTSB LAX94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA147.md): Cessna 150H · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N22682 · No damage > the child's disregard for prescribed safety procedures which was compounded by the diminishing lighting conditions existing at the time, and her lack of familiarity with an aviation environment. - [NTSB LAX94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA059.md): Cessna 150H · Dardanelle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N22474 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the local weather. The wind conditions and the pilot's inability to compensate for the strong downdraft wind conditions were factors. - [NTSB LAX93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA161.md): Cessna 150 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N50287 · Destroyed > The failure of the wing flap control due to the improper type of fuse installed by unidentified persons. Factors relating to this accident were the flap motor partial failure due to corrosion and the total failure of the fuse due to the wrong type amperage. - [NTSB LAX92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA112.md): Cessna 150H · N. Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · N22357 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude maneuvers as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing his work locale, and his failure to… - [NTSB LAX91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA018.md): Cessna 150H · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N22863 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his aircraft and a hanger while taxiing. The failure of airport maintenance personnel to maintain taxiway markings was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA182.md): Cessna 150H · Goleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N7156S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience. - [NTSB LAX89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA096.md): Cessna 150H · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N22988 · Substantial damage > The cfi's delay in aborting the takeoff, leading to a loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA050.md): Cessna 150H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1987 · N50320 · Substantial damage > As the aircraft began its initial climb after takeoff, the engine began to run rough and the pilot elected to land on a street. The aircraft impacted street signs during the ground roll and collided with the street curbing. Post acc investigation revealed the… - [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 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 LAX85LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA359.md): Cessna 150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N6900S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern when the engine quit. He was unable to glide to the runway and landed in a construction area where the aircraft collided with a dirt pile and flipped over. He further stated that he had flown… - [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 LAX85LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA065.md): Cessna 150 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1984 · N22505 · Substantial damage > On initial takeoff roll, plt allowed acft to drift left while attention was focused on the airspeed indicator. When drift was noted, plt cut power and applied brakes but acft collided with VASI lights. - [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 LAX83FUA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA05.md): Cessna 150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N6554S · Substantial damage > While turning downwind in a closed pattern the eng lost power. The acft crash landed in a risidential street & struck power lines & poles. A portion of the sponge material attached to the carburetor inlet screen had become detached & lodged in the throat of… - [NTSB LAX83LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA290.md): Cessna 150H · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1983 · N23347 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled into the top of a large oak tree during an attempted go-around. The pilot had been unable to maintain alignment during landing and to avoid collision with parked aircraft decided to go-around. The terrain was rising in thedirection of… - [NTSB LAX82FVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG29.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N22912 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to "shakedown" the aircraft and to break in a newly overhauled engine. A thorough preflight was made and some water was drained from the fuel tanks. (The aircraft had not been flown for some period of time.) While climbing after… - [NTSB LAX81FVG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG50.md): Cessna 150 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1981 · N22456 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG07.md): Cessna 150 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1981 · N3900C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FUM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM09.md): Cessna 150 · Crest, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 27, 1980 · N50236 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA125.md): Skybolt 01 · Rialto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1980 · N37631 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA124.md): Cessna 150H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1980 · N7216S · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DVG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG41.md): Cessna 150 · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1980 · N22883 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUM27.md): Cessna 150 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1979 · N50230 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79DVG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG52.md): Cessna 150 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1979 · N6752S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUA01.md): Cessna 150H · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1978 · N50083 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVA78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVA78.md): Cessna 150H · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1978 · N23501 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78DVG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG32.md): Cessna 150 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1978 · N23275 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA19.md): Cessna 150 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1977 · N7033S · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FVD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVD44.md): Cessna 150H · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N6657S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ33.md): Cessna 150H · Tujunga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1977 · N22177 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX77FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA043.md): Cessna 150H · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1977 · N22059 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK77FVA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVA21.md): Cessna 150 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1977 · N22186 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVD20.md): Cessna 150 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1977 · N22454 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ19.md): Cessna 150H · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1977 · N22218 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77DVG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG07.md): Cessna 150H · Manton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1976 · N22238 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX76FUA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA21.md): Cessna 150H · Yorba Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1976 · N50036 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76DUG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG38.md): Cessna 150 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1976 · N7267S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76FUG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUG19.md): Cessna 150 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1975 · N50385 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071818&state=CA&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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 ('2071818')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071818&state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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