# 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 MIA95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA007.md): Cessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N18539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in an on-ground loss of control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA005.md): Cessna 150L · Booker, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N16191 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath resulting in a collision with an object. Factors were the dark night and the pilot's disregard for the lack of lights.
- [NTSB SEA94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA233.md): Cessna 150 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1994 · N1396Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel deterioration and/or contamination, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known problem.
- [NTSB CHI94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA229.md): Cessna 150 · Watersmeet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N6579G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.
- [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 CHI94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA183.md): Cessna 150L · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N11286 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the carburetor's induction air opening by a plastic bag.
- [NTSB CHI94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N153KA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB SEA94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N6747G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper mixture leaning procedure. Factor(s) were: the disconnected ignition lead, dark night conditions, unsuitable terrain and the fence.
- [NTSB BFO94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA080.md): Cessna 150L · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [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 ATL94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N11560 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power when the fractured piece of the rocker boss interrupted the normal operation of a movable component under the valve cover. A factor was the soft terrain in the landing area.
- [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 LAX94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA140.md): Cessna 150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N10669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional swerve to avoid a large bird that flew toward the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX94FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA138.md): Cessna 150L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N10998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1994 · N1665Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach for landing resulting in an inadvertant stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA073.md): Cessna 150L · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N10797 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA070.md): Cessna 150L · Waubay, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N10449 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the false indications on the fuel gauges.
- [NTSB ANC94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1994 · N16037 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper procedures used by the PIC. A factor contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [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 FTW94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA018.md): Cessna 150L · Athens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N17056 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to improper compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N150GS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA211.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N11882 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX93LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA346.md): Cessna 150L · Chemehuevi Valy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N10669 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the forced landing attempt.
- [NTSB NYC93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA142.md): Cessna 152L · East Berne, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N10489 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a departure from a short field and his failure to attain a proper climb rate, resulting in an in-flight collision with a 5 foot pole located on rising terrain, 20 feet above the airport elevation.
- [NTSB BFO93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA143.md): Cessna 150L · Danielson, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N21918 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [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 SEA93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N10050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's delayed go around.
- [NTSB FTW93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA191.md): Cessna 150L · Navasota, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N11069 · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to left magneto fluctuating due to loose coil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB LAX93LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA254.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N19507 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.
- [NTSB MIA93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N11831 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16224 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots to properly clear the engine during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N10011 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [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 LAX93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA256.md): Cessna 150M · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1993 · N6566G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA074.md): Cessna 150L · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N150KC · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB FTW93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N5414Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind
- [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 NYC93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA046.md): Cessna 150L · Weedsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6524G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the after landing roll. Factors in this accident were the strong cross winds and the ice patched runway.
- [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 CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [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 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 FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA024.md): Cessna 150L · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N17023 · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to see and avoid aircraft traffic while crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N19402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a wall and subsequently caught fire. A contributing factor was the pilot improperly compensated for a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA169.md): Cessna 150L · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N18176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB ATL92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA155.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N11912 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed level off by the pilot, during the banner pick-up, which resulted in the entanglement of the banner with the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX92LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA298.md): Cessna 150L · Pittsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N7521G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Bethel Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N6849G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were an improperly reading right fuel gauge, and an improperly adjusted…

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```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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