# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA074.md): Cessna 150L · New Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA14LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA411.md): Cessna 150L · Creedmoor, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N1741Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA094.md): Cessna 150L · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2013 · N6905G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Hopewell, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N16078 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel planning that did not account for increased headwind.
- [NTSB ERA13CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA383.md): Cessna 150L · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N1574Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC13FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA084.md): Cessna 150L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N18699 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a low fuel state and a nose-high attitude during a go-around, which unported the fuel tank feed line, and the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR13LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA101.md): Cessna 150L · Matlock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N18690 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA051.md): Cessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2012 · N1791Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB WPR12LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA228.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2012 · N11428 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR12FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA136.md): Cessna 150L · Goble, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB CEN12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11280 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…
- [NTSB ERA11LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA383.md): Cessna 150L · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA11CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA363.md): Cessna 150L · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N18735 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N11630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN11LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA182.md): Cessna 150L · Trenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N6622G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA221.md): Cessna 150L · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N11790 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC10CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA090.md): Cessna 150L · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N1612Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.
- [NTSB CEN10LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA514.md): Cessna 150L · Boone, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N10128 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing low-level banner towing operations with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR10CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA206.md): Cessna 150L · Princeville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2010 · N6928G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA10LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6589G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA124.md): Cessna 150 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2010 · N5478Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA092.md): Cessna 150L · Brownstown, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N10401 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N19318 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA058.md): Cessna 150 · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2009 · N976HB · No damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB CEN10CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA048.md): Cessna 150L · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N66006 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA364.md): Cessna 150L · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
- [NTSB CEN09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA308.md): Cessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N17214 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…
- [NTSB ERA09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA225.md): Cessna 150L · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N1505Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA172.md): Cessna 150 · Grayslake, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage
  > The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB WPR09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA078.md): Cessna 150L · Pescadero, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N21999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N778ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA092.md): Cessna 150 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N1521Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA277.md): Cessna 150L · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N18538 · Substantial damage
  > The lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI08CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA235.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N16235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the night, the haze, and the tall vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA162.md): Cessna 150L · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N5471Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA108.md): Cessna 150L · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N1364Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N19521 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [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 LAX07CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA287.md): Cessna 150L · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N19298 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 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 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 CHI07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA190.md): Cessna 150L · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N11419 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the…
- [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 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 DFW07CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA083.md): Cessna 150 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N11341 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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