# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, WA

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 GAA15CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA175.md): Cessna 150J · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2015 · N12MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA427.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N5101L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.
- [NTSB WPR10FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA326.md): Cessna 150 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA042.md): Cessna 150J · Longview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Pe Ell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N51286 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA094.md): Boeing 767-200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N767AX · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA022.md): Cessna 150J · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N51369 · Substantial damage
  > Ice accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separated pull-to-start knob, and soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 SEA90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA051.md): Cessna 150J · Graham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA87FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA051.md): Cessna 150J · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1987 · N50922 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was returning from stage 3 instructional flight during which instructor normally allowed student to fly. Evidence indicates aircraft passed in vicinity of heavy bird activity and student executed nose down bird avoidance maneuver. Instructor, for…
- [NTSB SEA83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA148.md): Cessna 150-J · Connell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N1053M · No damage
  > The plt stated he was preparing to shut down the engine when the passenger deplaned & inadvertently walked into the prop.
- [NTSB SEA82DA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA025.md): Cessna 150J · Nr. Colbert, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1982 · N5527G · Substantial damage
  > During flight, the instructor asked the student to perfrom a power-off approach-to-landing stall. The student began the maneuver at about 4600 ft with the carburetor heat on. During recovery, he abruptly advanced the throttle and the engine began to lose…
- [NTSB SEA79FYM70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM70.md): Cessna 150 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1979 · N60420 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM26.md): Cessna 150 · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1979 · N60053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYE07.md): Cessna 150 · Issaquah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N12MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYE56.md): Cessna 150 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1976 · N60194 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76DYC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYC15.md): Cessna 150 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1975 · N51053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75AYG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AYG20.md): Cessna 150 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1975 · N61099 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYG19.md): Cessna 150 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1972 · N5527G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72FYE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYE25.md): Cessna 150 · Maple Valley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1972 · N61355 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA71FWD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FWD29.md): Cessna 150 · Elma, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1971 · N61252 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70AS041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70AS041.md): Cessna 150J · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1970 · N50493 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70DWG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWG03-201211.md): Cessna 150J · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1970 · N50949 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0100.md): Cessna 150 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N60886 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69F0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0238.md): Cessna 150 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1969 · N50918 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0031.md): Cessna 150J · Ralston, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1968 · N50598 · Destroyed

## 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" = 'WA' 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=WA

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