# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150K 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 9 · 441 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA081.md): Cessna 150K · Hollis, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N5907G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N6461G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA024.md): Cessna 150K · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N6067G · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to assure that the nose wheel axle was properly secured during previous maintenance. - [NTSB CHI93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Morris, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6097G · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB NYC93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Melville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N601MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB LAX93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA175.md): Cessna 150K · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N5836G · Substantial damage > The instructor's inadequate bounced landing recovery and airspeed management during the attempted go around, which led to an inadvertent stall and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the instructor's low total… - [NTSB FTW93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA129.md): Cessna 150K · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1993 · N6099G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the existing night conditions - [NTSB NYC93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA057.md): Cessna 150K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5725G · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot, and take control of the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tower. Factors related to the accident were the improper use… - [NTSB SEA93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA043.md): Cessna 150K · Moran Junction, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N6072G · Destroyed > The pilot in command's attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions and his subsequent inability to maintain altitude. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions and trees. - [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA157.md): Cessna 150 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N6349G · Substantial damage > Improper aircraft control by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA073.md): Cessna C-150K · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N6202G · Substantial damage > The improper inflt decision by the pilot to land on a remote, private, snow covered airstrip. A factor relating to the accident was the soft, wet snow on the strip. - [NTSB CHI92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N5842G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a takeoff ground run. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's diverted attention, his lack of total experience, and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA078.md): Cessna 150 · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N6225G · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the dual student and remedial action was delayed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was the icy runway conditions. - [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an… - [NTSB BFO91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Fallston, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1991 · N5794G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the fuel quantity before his flight and monitor the quantity during the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI91LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA268.md): Cessna 150 · St. Clair, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1991 · N6326G · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW91FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA149.md): Cessna 150K · Waller, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N6102G · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action during stall/spin training. Factors were the instructor's overconfidence in his personal ability and the student's apprehension of stalls. - [NTSB LAX91FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA222.md): Cessna 150K · El Cerrito, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency… - [NTSB FTW91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Raymondsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N5759G · Destroyed > Oil exhaustion for undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA033.md): Cessna 150K · Valley Center, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N6026G · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the… - [NTSB BFO91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N6439G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing factors are his lack of total flight experience and his improper technique when raising flaps during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB BFO90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA067.md): Cessna 150K · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6288G · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB NYC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA138.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N6442G · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to land in a field with insufficient space available. - [NTSB ATL90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N6285G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the flare phase of the approach/landing. Contributing to the accident was a sudden increase in winds. - [NTSB MKC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N6406G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and a subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this aircraft, and the soft terrain. - [NTSB NYC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA052.md): Cessna C150 · E. Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N6017G · Destroyed > Pilot's improper execution of emergency procedures after the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane while maneuver the airplane back to the airstrip during the forced landing. The pilot stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. - [NTSB ATL90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX89LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N6215G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident were the adverse wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA197.md): Cessna 150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N5814G · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the pilot and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB DEN89FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA162.md): Cessna 150K · Louisville, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N6342G · Destroyed > Inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI) and flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the CFI, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and the weather… - [NTSB LAX89LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA237.md): Cessna 150K · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6352G · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor judgement in not assuring an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight. - [NTSB ATL89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA157.md): Cessna 150K · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N6367G · Destroyed > The pilot's confusion and diverted attention regarding the multiple banner release system in the cockpit resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin into the terrain from a low altitude. Also causal was the pilot attempting the abrupt maneuver at the low airspeed… - [NTSB SEA89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA065.md): Cessna 150K · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N6395G · Substantial damage > The decision of a student pilot to continue to land the aircraft with a crosswind that exceeded his ability level. - [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path. - [NTSB LAX89FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA103.md): Cessna 150K · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N6149G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate control tower service provided by the local controller (lc), and failure of the two pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Related factors were: identification of the wrong aircraft by the local controller, his excessive workload (heavy… - [NTSB FTW88DPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA06.md): Cessna 150K · Whitney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N2550Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot decided to make a touch and go landing before flying to another airport. The airplane touched down more than 1000 feet down the 2000 foot runway, went off the end and 300 feet beyond the end before hitting a dirt bank and nosing over to the… - [NTSB CHI88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA194.md): Cessna 150K · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N5796G · Substantial damage > Hard landing made by the student pilot resulting in a nose gear failure due to overload forces and the aircraft flipping over on its back. - [NTSB BFO88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA070.md): Cessna 150K · Selbyville, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1988 · N5682G · Substantial damage > The plt was in the process of picking up a banner when the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wooded area. The banner was picked up at an airspeed of 80 mph and the acft altitude was increased to 250 ft AGL. The pilot reported that the wings of the acft… - [NTSB LAX88LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA262.md): Cessna 150K · Dana Point, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N6226G · Destroyed > During a fish spotting operation over the ocean, the engine began to run rough and vibrate. The engine quit completely shortly thereafter and the airplane was ditched in the ocean. The airplane was not recovered. The plt stated that the eng lost power then… - [NTSB CHI88LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA119.md): Cessna 150K · Gary, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N5658G · Destroyed > While on the return leg of a local flight, the pilot was flying at 150' above the water along the shoreline. The pilot's attention was diverted from the task of flying the airplane by navigation duties (the frequency, and adjustment, and tuning of the VOR),… - [NTSB SEA88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA091.md): Cessna 150K · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N6251G · Substantial damage > On short final for landing onto a 2100 foot airstrip at about 12 feet AGL, the aircraft encountered adverse winds and struck the ground in a three point attitude breaking off the nose gear. The aircraft then nosed over inverted striking a barbed wire fence.… - [NTSB CHI88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA098.md): Cessna 150K · Pinconning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1988 · N6126G · Substantial damage > The airplane collided with a hangar and a tree during an attempted go-around at gross airport. The pilot stated that he flared too high and failed to correct the left yaw when he added power. The resultant flight path was directly into trees which he felt he… - [NTSB ATL88LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA086.md): Cessna 150K · Barnwell, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N6254G · Substantial damage > The CFI and her student became lost on the last leg of a dual x-c flt after encountering rainshowers and low ceilings. After unsuccessfully attempting to locate their destination arpt, the CFI located another arpt and elected to land there. The engine… - [NTSB LAX88LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA078.md): Cessna 150K · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N6422G · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA043.md): Cessna 150 · Woodworth, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1987 · N5719G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during landing roll the aircraft veered left due to a strong wind gust. The aircraft fell into a ravine, coming to rest 180 degrees from the runway heading, damaging both wing spars at the fuselage attach points and collapsing the nose… - [NTSB ATL88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA063.md): Cessna 150K · Portland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N5995G · Substantial damage > The student plt rptd that the airplane veered off the rt side of the rwy into a ditch while ldg in x-wind conditions. The student plt estimated that the wind velocity was 10 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. The student rptdly had about 32 hrs total flt experience,… - [NTSB MKC87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA182.md): Cessna 150K · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N6206G · Substantial damage > Nearing completion of a personal xc flt, acft experienced a total loss of power. An emergency ldg was made approximately 3 miles short of destination apt. Acft struck terrain and nosed over. Post flt investigation revealed usable fuel supply exhausted. - [NTSB DEN87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA246.md): Cessna 150K · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N2554Q · Substantial damage > The student plt was flying a long cross country instructional flight. The pilot stated he became disoriented at the first check point and followed highways for the remainder of the four hour flight. The engine quit and the pilot landed in a weed filled field.… - [NTSB FTW87LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA191.md): Cessna 150K · Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N6287G · Substantial damage > The student pilot experienced fuel exhaustion and made a forced landing a few miles short of his planned destination. His preflight trip planning, which was approved by his flight instructor, if followed correctly would have been adequate for successful… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071822&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 ('2071822')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071822&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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