# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L: Loss of engine power

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 DFW08FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA004.md): Cessna 150L · Castroville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N11467 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N19052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA135.md): Cessna 150L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2007 · N1557Q · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA056.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA107.md): Cessna 150L · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N1770Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N18146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N6520G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA226.md): Cessna 150L · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N10935 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA273.md): Cessna 150L · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N6688G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CHI01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA196.md): Cessna 150L · Randolph, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N5272Q · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA170.md): Cessna 150L · Munster, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N1525Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW01FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA014.md): Cessna 150L · Rockport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N6968G · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA099.md): Cessna 150L · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N717NC · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the main landing gear, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N19222 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over.
- [NTSB ATL99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA027.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA190.md): Cessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N19427 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…
- [NTSB CHI98LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA307.md): Cessna 150L · Philip, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N5413Q · Substantial damage
  > the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB LAX98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA219.md): Cessna 150 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N1706Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA033.md): Cessna 150L · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1998 · N7443G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos.
- [NTSB NYC97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA043.md): Cessna 150L · Collegeville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N10809 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA060.md): Cessna 150L · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N16188 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA193.md): Cessna 150L · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N18679 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA014.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N19264 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Clint, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N18532 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA011.md): Cessna 150L · Enterprise, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N16221 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.
- [NTSB CHI92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N19317 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed exhaust valve in the number one cylinder of the engine assembly.
- [NTSB FTW92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N11567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The carburetor icing conditions and the soft terrain in the landing area were factors.
- [NTSB NYC91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA211.md): Cessna 150 · Sharon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N19171 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB MIA91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N5396Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N18539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA218.md): Cessna 150 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N11948 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Guam (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N11939 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced a loss of engine power at 1500 feet MSL while on a flight in the marianas islands from saipan to Guam. The aircraft was ditched in ocean waters about 2 miles north of Guam and was not recovered. The occupants were rescued by a U.S. Navy…
- [NTSB SEA87LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N21922 · Destroyed
  > During descent from cruise for landing the engine momentarily ran rough and then quit. The pilot attempted to land onto a road but struck a telephone pole in flight. The aircraft then descended onto the ground nose first. No reason for the engine failure…
- [NTSB NYC87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1987 · N6717G · Substantial damage
  > During an instructional flight to orange county airport, a simulated engine out was performed while on approach for landing. Directional control was lost and the flight landed west of runway 3 in snow causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA094.md): Cessna 150L · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N21995 · Substantial damage
  > The acft had not been flown for about 4 yrs. The plt intended to fly it to chandler, AZ, for an annual inspn. The pax stated the plt had previously made a test flt, but had a problem starting the eng. Rprtdly, the plt 'cleaned the fuel system and filled the…
- [NTSB MIA83LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA230.md): Cessna C-150 · Culebra Island, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N11207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while on his long cross country flight the engine started to lose pwr. He then felt a vibration and the prop stopped the acft was ditched near the shore of Culebra Island. It was calculated that the acft flew abt 3 hours and 30 minutes.…
- [NTSB NYC82DA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA177.md): Cessna 150L · Williamson, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N6924G · Substantial damage
  > During a dual instructional flight the pilot experienced a power loss during takeoff while practicing touch and go landings. The aircraft was forced to land in an orchard and collided with trees.
- [NTSB ATL82FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA182.md): Cessna 150L · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N1750Q · Destroyed
  > Reportedly, the engine power was normal during the engine run-up, ground roll and lift-off. However, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of about 250 ft AGL, the engine coughed, sputtered and lost power. At about the same time, two witnesses noticed that the…

## 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" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071826&occurrence=350

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