# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L: Loss of control - in flight

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX07CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA256.md): Cessna 150L · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N11449 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC07FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA173.md): Cessna 150L · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N10958 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA106.md): Cessna 150L · Greensboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N1786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA007.md): Cessna 150L · Umatilla, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N10772 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in a failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush, and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA062.md): Cessna 150L · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N11965 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA202.md): Cessna 150L · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N10257 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Trenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N6621G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA023.md): Cessna 150L · Arecibo, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N11294 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N10680 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA006.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N6609G · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA198.md): Cessna 150 · Miami, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N10088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB LAX00FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA319.md): Cessna 150L · Laton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N11919 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB FTW99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA205.md): Cessna 150L · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N444UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI99LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA250.md): Cessna 150L · Udall, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N6726G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1999 · N1371Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA082.md): Cessna 150L · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1479Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of consciousness by the pilot-in-command/flight instructor, resulting in loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA052.md): Cessna 150 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N21971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Westfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA297.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N10645 · Substantial damage
  > the improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot in command. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA244.md): Cessna 150L · Versailles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N11303 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI96LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA199.md): Cessna 150 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N16047 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all the available runway for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass airstrip and the powerlines.
- [NTSB LAX96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA094.md): Cessna 150 · Suisun, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N18106 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which eventually led to a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his impairment due to medication, the foggy…
- [NTSB BFO96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA011.md): Cessna 150 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N5363Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA343.md): Cessna 150L · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N10637 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA173.md): Cessna 150L · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N6605G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control.
- [NTSB ATL94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA137.md): Cessna 150L · Greenville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N18714 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB BFO94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N11522 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.
- [NTSB ATL94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA069.md): Cessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N16233 · Substantial damage
  > The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
- [NTSB ATL94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA022.md): Cessna 150L · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5340Q · Substantial damage
  > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go around. A factor was the wind gusts which occurred at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA294.md): Cessna 150L · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N7457G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to this accident were the pilot's poorly planned approach, failure to maintain the proper glide path, delay in raising the flaps, and the improper use of the carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA153.md): Cessna 150L · De Kalb, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N6783G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot flying the airplane to maintain an airspeed above stall speed.
- [NTSB CHI93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA042.md): Cessna 150L · Waldron, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N18528 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N19092 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, high density altitude, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1668Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the instructor's inadequate remedial action(s).
- [NTSB SEA92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Ione, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N5294Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to raise the flaps during a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N11140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA160.md): Cessna 150L · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N19083 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. A factor was the improper departure flap setting.
- [NTSB SEA91FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA229.md): Cessna 150L · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N19578 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA203.md): Cessna 150L · Moraine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N17210 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA089.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N16230 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. His lack of experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N19240 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was premature raising of the flaps, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · N6891G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N11327 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed go-around and stall encountered. Contributing factors were a snow bank, proper alignment not attained, and raising the flaps not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N19168 · Substantial damage
  > A stall/spin encountered due to an improper go-around.
- [NTSB NYC90LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA206.md): Cessna 150L · Palmyra, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N17109 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled to ground impact.
- [NTSB FTW90FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA152.md): Cessna 150L · Leesville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N10472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vs while maneuvering and the fact that altitude was insufficient for recovery from the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA214.md): Cessna 150L · Donnybrook, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.

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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 ('2071826')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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