# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, NC

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA18FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA180.md): Cessna 150J · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2018 · N60111 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to the banner tow rope becoming entangled with the left horizontal stabilizer in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA095.md): Cessna 150J · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N50757 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ATL01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA028.md): Cessna 150J · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N60336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [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 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 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 ATL91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA147.md): Cessna 150J · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N5519G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing. Factors in the accident were the dark night and lack of runway edge lights.
- [NTSB ATL91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA088.md): Cessna 150J · Kure Beach, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N50738 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, while impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of altitude/clearance above the water after initiating a low pass.
- [NTSB ATL91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA083.md): Cessna 150J · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N51414 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine loss of power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, and the inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA032.md): Cessna 150J · Willard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N60840 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing his airplane and his failure to raise the flaps after landing. This resulted in his inability to decelerate during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB ATL90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA187.md): Cessna 150J · Grantham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N41GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder to maintain directional control and his premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA192.md): Cessna 150J · Dunn, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N5558G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the takeoff distance required for the conditions and the airplane collided with power lines during climbout.
- [NTSB ATL88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA159.md): Cessna 150J · Sandy Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N60276 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine began to vibrate excessively and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground. Examination of the engine revealed that the number one cylinder valve spring seat lock had failed allowing…
- [NTSB ATL88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA079.md): Cessna 150J · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1988 · N60362 · Destroyed
  > The student plt rptdly became lost on a solo x-c flight, and was unable to locate her destination arpt. She subsequently obtained radar vectors to another arpt. The airplane subsequntly lost power while on final appch to the arpt, and the airplane crashed…
- [NTSB ATL88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Carolina Beach, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1988 · N50738 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft sustained substantial airframe damage when the acft collided with the ground following an aborted t/o. the instructor reported that the student pulled the throttle back after the aircraft broke ground. The instructor attempted to recover, but the…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ01.md): Cessna 150J · Knightdale, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1981 · N5504G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FKM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKM24.md): Cessna 150 · Bryson City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1980 · N60556 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA015.md): Cessna 172 · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1978 · N3292L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI032.md): Cessna 150J · Morganton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1974 · N60581 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75FLJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLJ11.md): Cessna 150J · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1974 · N60397 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLJ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLJ47.md): Cessna 150 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1974 · N60276 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73DKM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DKM08-111915.md): Cessna 150 · Columbus, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1972 · N60419 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73DLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DLJ07.md): Cessna 150J · Menola, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1972 · N60110 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DLJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DLJ19.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Bragg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1970 · N60604 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD71FLJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FLJ16.md): Cessna 150 · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1970 · N51269 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70DLJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70DLJ15.md): Cessna 150 · Edenton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1970 · N50572 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70DKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70DKM06.md): Cessna 150 · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1970 · N60220 · Substantial damage

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071820&state=NC

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