# 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 MIA06CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA112.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N7255G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Bunn, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N6882G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI06CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA229.md): Cessna 150 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N17015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.
- [NTSB ATL06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA078.md): Cessna 150L · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N1715Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…
- [NTSB DFW06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N10964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 MIA06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N5262Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA045.md): Cessna 150L · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2006 · N18132 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA017.md): Cessna 150L · Shelburne, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N1693Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N1238Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA222.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA05CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA167.md): Cessna 150L · Kellogg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N6743G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the correct go-around procedure during landing by advancing the power too rapidly and not repositioning the flaps to the required 20 degree position. Factors include a crosswind and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA104.md): Cessna 150L · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N6839G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude. A contributing factor was the inadvertent flap retraction.
- [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 CHI05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N11239 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the…
- [NTSB SEA05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA088.md): Cessna 150L · Eureka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N1387Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway.
- [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 DFW05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N6870G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA239.md): Cessna 150L · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2004 · N11418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Angela, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N17062 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.
- [NTSB SEA04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA136.md): Cessna 150L · La Center, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N18542 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL04CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA127.md): Cessna 150 · Decatur, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N10424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires.
- [NTSB CHI04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA057.md): Cessna 150L · Corydon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N17254 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot become lost during the cross country flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of both the flight and preflight planning. This led to the in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and impact with…
- [NTSB FTW04WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA058.md): Cessna 150L · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2004 · N16035 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI03LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA323.md): Cessna 150L · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N21915 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA245.md): Cessna 150L · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N6791G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 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 NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
- [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 CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer.
- [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 MIA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Powells Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent 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 DEN02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N6383H · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA02WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA103.md): Cessna 150L · Pinar Del Rio, Cuba · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2002 · N5332Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N10949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA301.md): Cessna 150L · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N19302 · Substantial damage
  > The deer which struck the empennage of the airplane during the landing flare.
- [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 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 ANC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA110.md): Cessna 150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N11361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is rough and uneven terrain at the off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB IAD01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N21964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [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 SEA01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N19218 · Substantial damage
  > An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude.
- [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.

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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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