# 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 7 of 30 · 1,492 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA109.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying… - [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 LAX92LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N6972G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow v.f.r. procedures; inadequate preflight planning/preperation; and improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N21906 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1668Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the instructor's inadequate remedial action(s). - [NTSB LAX92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA180.md): Cessna 150 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N6582G · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to this accident were fuel exhaustion, and the unsuitable terrain, and lack of understanding of the airplane's fuel system. - [NTSB SEA92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Ione, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N5294Q · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to raise the flaps during a go-around. - [NTSB ANC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N11140 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB BFO92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N5258Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight decision making resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience. - [NTSB SEA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1992 · N11568 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation. - [NTSB CHI92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA098.md): Cessna 150L · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N6785G · Substantial damage > The students pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB NYC92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA069.md): Cessna 150 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N6544G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N64147 to maintain adequate spacing and visual lookout from N6544G while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision. - [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 SEA92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA037.md): Cessna 150L · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N11632 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of remedial action when he encountered carburetor icing. Factors include carburetor ice and carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA080.md): Cessna 150L · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N10828 · Substantial damage > The improper major repair of the carburetor heat control by unidentified persons that resulted the failure of the air intake distribution system and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1991 · N1404Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a landing on an icy runway at excessive speed; and unable to stop on the available runway and subsequent collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather… - [NTSB BFO92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N19595 · Substantial damage > Collisiion with the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB NYC92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N6544G · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose wheel through bolt as a result of fatigue cracking. - [NTSB CHI92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA001.md): Cessna 150L · Taylor, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1991 · N11540 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper compensation for the crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB ATL91LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA174.md): Cessna 150J · Wilsonville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N6866G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his improper use of flaps during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident were: the high density altitude, the rising runway conditions, and the departure end obstructions at the airstrip. - [NTSB FTW91LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA160.md): Cessna 150L · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N19083 · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. A factor was the improper departure flap setting. - [NTSB ATL91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA171.md): Cessna 150L · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N11503 · Substantial damage > The panicked, intentional interference of the flight controls by the student. - [NTSB SEA91FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA229.md): Cessna 150L · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N19578 · Destroyed > Inadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI91LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA270.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N16098 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Attempted formation flying with N4535E by the pilot of N16098. Factors associated with the collision were: nonperformance of preflight planning, and failure to follow procedures and directives by the pilot of N16098. - [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 NYC91LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA203.md): Cessna 150L · Moraine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N17210 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N19153 · Substantial damage > Improper flare performed by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC91LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA095.md): Cessna 150L · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N5321Q · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the improperly performed 100 hour inspection by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX91LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA216.md): Cessna C-150L · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N6583G · Substantial damage > The pilots neglect to calculate the aircrafts fuel consumption and his failure to service the aircraft with fuel prior to the last takeoff. The wire across the aircrafts flight path during the forced landing was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ATL91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA092.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N95170 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and… - [NTSB MIA91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N5829L · Substantial damage > Failure of airport personnel to perform airport maintenance which resulted in inaccurate wind information due to a deteriorated windsock, and failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tail wind. Also,… - [NTSB SEA91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA089.md): Cessna 150L · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N16230 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. His lack of experience was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA119.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N6657G · Substantial damage > Loss of control during the landing roll due to failure of the pilot to apply aileron control to prevent the airplane from drifting off the runway due to a crosswind and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack… - [NTSB MIA91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Quincy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N10860 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB NYC91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA093.md): Cessna 150L · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N19102 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing (weather conditions). - [NTSB MIA91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA103.md): Cessna 150L · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1991 · N10629 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to inadvertent use of the mixture control by the student, inadequate supervision by the CFI, and delayed remedial action by the CFI resulting in the off airport landing. - [NTSB MIA91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA086.md): Cessna 150L · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1991 · N1469Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors were: dark night condition, penetration of a cloud, and spatial disorientation resulting in a spiral. - [NTSB LAX91FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA111.md): Cessna 150L · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N18526 · Destroyed > The cfi/pic's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the continued VFR flight into an area of IMC conditions. The pilot's impairment due to high levels of antihistamine and the low ceiling were factors in the accident. - [NTSB BFO91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N19240 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was premature raising of the flaps, and inadequate airspeed. - [NTSB SEA91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA045.md): Cessna C-150L · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1991 · N5437Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot in command to attain proper clearance from terrain. A factor relating to this accident was the night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N5363Q · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a lack of total experience by the pilot and the presence of a snowbank adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB CHI91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N18583 · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind was inadequate anad directional control not maintain by the PIC. Contributing factors were: snow covered runway, gusty crosswind, and a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA063.md): Cessna 150L · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1991 · N6803G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · N6891G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat. - [NTSB CHI91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N11327 · Substantial damage > Delayed go-around and stall encountered. Contributing factors were a snow bank, proper alignment not attained, and raising the flaps not performed by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA019.md): Cessna 150 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N7641G · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual outlook by the PIC. - [NTSB CHI91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N19168 · Substantial damage > A stall/spin encountered due to an improper go-around. - [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 LAX90LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA327.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N10797 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation, and his lack of total experience. 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