# 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. Page 5 of 30 · 1,492 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA069.md): Cessna 150L · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N18031 · Destroyed > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB IAD98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N11350 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA016.md): Cessna 150 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1997 · N71VL · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the terrain condition (ditch) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Easton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N6865G · Substantial damage > mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was… - [NTSB LAX97LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA322.md): Cessna 150L · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18503 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to verify the quantity of fuel before departure, and to monitor fuel consumption during the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Tall grass in the emergency landing was a related factor. - [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 ATL97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Portland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N10744 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to perform a short field takeoff in unsuitable terrain. A related factor was the pilot's desire to impress his co-workers. - [NTSB LAX97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA186.md): Cessna 150 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N19315 · Destroyed > was fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preflight review by the student's flight instructor and training. - [NTSB LAX97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA129.md): Cessna 150L · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N21993 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel storage and filtering procedures. - [NTSB NYC97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N11438 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff. - [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 CHI96LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA340.md): Cessna 150 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N1381Q · Substantial damage > a blocked exhaust pipe as a result of an inadequate weld repair to the muffler. - [NTSB IAD96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA144.md): Cessna 150L · Hope, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N6632G · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. - [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 IAD96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Philippi, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a… - [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 IAD96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Vincent, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N16095 · Destroyed > the instructor's inadequate supervision by allowing the student and himself to become lost, his inadequate inflight planning/decision by failing to ensure the airplane was safely landed before fuel was exhausted, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a… - [NTSB LAX96LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA265.md): Cessna 150L · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N332CS · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitude on the climb capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA160.md): Cessna 150L · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N11532 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB FTW96LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA247.md): Cessna 150L · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N17299 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of mixture control resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [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 NYC96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N10439 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor. - [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 CHI96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA128.md): Cessna 150L · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1996 · N6689G · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and… - [NTSB LAX96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA151.md): Cessna 150L · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N5266Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the student's failure to use carburetor heat. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA112.md): Cessna 150 · Howard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N1532Q · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to obtain timely assistance after encountering adverse weather during a cross-country flight which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA057.md): Cessna 150L · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N7176G · Destroyed > the pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performance. - [NTSB ATL96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA034.md): Cessna 150L · Sun City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N18181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor. - [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 LAX96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Quartzite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N1246Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing. - [NTSB MIA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N18201 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to use the checklist and to set the parking brakes prior to engine start. - [NTSB CHI96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N21960 · Substantial damage > deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA029.md): Cessna 150L · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N5350Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors were the gusty wind conditions and the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain proper compensation for the wind… - [NTSB CHI96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Peosta, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N17382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [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 NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures. - [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 MIA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N19561 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB CHI95LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA264.md): Cessna 150L · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N11346 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor. - [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 MIA95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA191.md): Cessna 150L · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N1774Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW95IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA243.md): Cessna 150L · Levelland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N10964 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance during a formation flight. A factor was the lack of experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB BFO95FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Highgate, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N10913 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication. - [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 ATL95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1995 · N19375 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA058.md): Cessna 150L · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N1321Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power because of sticking valves. A factor was the continuous use of an improper fuel grade. - [NTSB FTW95FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA102.md): Cessna 150L · Needville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N1493Q · Destroyed > Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB LAX95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA061.md): Cessna 150L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N7446G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion. - [NTSB NYC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA022.md): Cessna 150L · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N5483Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. - [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. 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