# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J

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 MIA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Saltillo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N61040 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel comsumption calculations before and during the flight.
- [NTSB SEA95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA166.md): Cessna 150J · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N61284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA114.md): Cessna 150J · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N51146 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC95FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA056.md): Cessna 150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N9GZ · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA083.md): Cessna 150J · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N60886 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA077.md): Cessna 150J · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N60949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA102.md): Cessna 150 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N60564 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB ATL95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA049.md): Cessna 150J · Piedmont, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N607BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA94FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA247.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5565G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA165.md): Cessna 150J · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N50446 · Substantial damage
  > A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA118.md): Cessna 150J · Talkeentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable takeoff area selected. A factor was the soft spot in the airstrip's surface.
- [NTSB FTW94LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA261.md): Cessna 150J · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N60124 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the starter gear and shaft assembly needle bearing. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA150.md): Cessna 150J · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N60182 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck, and worn, exhaust valve, and the inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA255.md): Cessna 150J · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N5580G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel and the resultant loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA161.md): Cessna 150J · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N51150 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA114.md): Cessna 150K · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N150S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA135.md): Cessna 150J · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N51175 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA067.md): Cessna 150 · Clarkston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N50765 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factor(s) were: carburetor icing weather conditions and rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA041.md): Cessna 150J · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA034.md): Cessna 150J · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N60517 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.
- [NTSB CHI94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA016.md): Cessna 150J · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N5522G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude/clearance during the banner pickup, which resulted in the tow rope snagging the landing gear, and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, while landing with the banner attached, which resulted in a failure (or inability) to attain a…
- [NTSB CHI93LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA335.md): Cessna 150J · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N74GT · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB NYC93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA162.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N60648 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision resulting in a delayed go-around.
- [NTSB BFO93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA120.md): Cessna 150J · East Corinth, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N50896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of airspeed while making a precautionary landing without airspeed indication, and the block pitot tube.
- [NTSB BFO93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N61058 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of the tail wheel steering due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA215.md): Cessna 150J · Wilton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N60454 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A factor was the pilot's failure to select the auxiliary fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA141.md): Cessna 150J · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N60347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed prior to liftoff, leading to an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident include the pilot's improper use of flaps and his failure to follow the published procedures for a…
- [NTSB CHI93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N61306 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA121.md): Cessna 150J · Waterproof, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N5517G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing point and the excessive airspeed. A factor was the wet grass strip
- [NTSB CHI93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA117.md): Cessna 150J · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N50467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW93FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA068.md): Cessna 150J · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N5563G · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published checklist and the improper flap setting
- [NTSB CHI92LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Marlette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N50905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision of the dual student pilot and the dual student's inadvertent application of the brakes.
- [NTSB ANC92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA145.md): Cessna 150 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N60725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented, her lack of total expereince, her lack of familiarity with the geographical area, the poor lighting condition (dusk), and the weather…
- [NTSB ANC92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA103.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the airplane and an inadequate altitude in which he could recover. Factor relating to the accident was the water in the fuel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Greenbay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N50610 · Substantial damage
  > A fractured rod end bolt which resulted in an unsteerable nosewheel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA080.md): Cessna 150J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N60754 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not accurately calculate fuel consumption. A factor to the accident was: fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA069.md): Cessna 150J · Tumwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N60850 · Destroyed
  > The (student) pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA095.md): Cessna 150J · Pinyon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N50810 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning to enter a mountainous area at a low altitude, and his improper handling of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the instructor's lowering of the wing flaps during a time when…
- [NTSB CHI92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA058.md): Cessna 150 · Charlestown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N60040 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were inadequate maintenance of the airplane and the pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies.
- [NTSB NYC92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA032.md): Cessna 150 · Poestenskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N50877 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburator heat, resulting in carburator ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA019.md): Cessna 150J · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N50472 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and his poor preflight and inflight planning. Factors were the unsuitable mountainous terrain at the pilot's disposal and the unfavorable winds aloft.
- [NTSB FTW91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA156.md): Cessna 150J · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N60544 · Substantial damage
  > An improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA204.md): Cessna 150J · Burgettstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N60689 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the landing roll, resulting in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the brake system.
- [NTSB ATL91FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA150.md): Cessna 150J · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N60077 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision when he landed downwind, and beyond the proper touchdown point. Additionally, he failed to attain a safe climb speed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA136.md): Cessna 150L · Belhaven, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N51361 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in flight planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to compensate for the tail wind, maintain airspeed, and maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB CHI91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA206.md): Cessna 150 · Carlos, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N50637 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use adequate carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the wires.
- [NTSB CHI91LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA203.md): Cessna 150G · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N51306 · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush which occurred during the go-around. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt pull-up maneuver.

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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 ('2071820'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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