# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR22FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA021.md): Cessna 150L · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2021 · N5268Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA249.md): Cessna 150L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N10789 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an…
- [NTSB WPR18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2017 · N6627G · Substantial damage
  > The presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance to the carburetor.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB LAX00FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA319.md): Cessna 150L · Laton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N11919 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB LAX99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1999 · N1371Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA086.md): Cessna 150L · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N6979G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see the stationary airplane on the taxiway ahead.
- [NTSB LAX99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA069.md): Cessna 182G · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N3787U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA315.md): Cessna 150L · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N19063 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB LAX98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA219.md): Cessna 150 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N1706Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB LAX90LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA297.md): Cessna 150L · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N111LN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll and the CFI failed to take remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA256.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N1398Q · Destroyed
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA144.md): Cessna 150L · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N7309G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain a sufficient airspeed for the wind conditions encountered during the attempted landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA200.md): Cessna 150L · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N18515 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not adequately plan for the flight in that he did not calculate the fuel consumption accurately, failed to provide for adequate fuel reserves, and also failed to land at airports short of his…
- [NTSB LAX89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N1542Q · Substantial damage
  > At the end of a pleasure flight, while on final approach, the airplane was low on the approach. Just prior to reaching the airport boundary, the airplane collided with the top of a vehicle travelling on a road perpendicular to the runway. The airplane…
- [NTSB LAX89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1988 · N17293 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was practicing touch-&-go landings on his 3rd instructional solo flt. Drg an apch to land, the acft was slightly to the right of the rwy. The student tried to correct the situation, then decided the acft was too close to the ground. He added…
- [NTSB LAX88LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA317.md): Cessna 150L · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N6804G · Substantial damage
  > During a cross-country flt, while descending to the arpt, the engine lost power. The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed over. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board.
- [NTSB LAX88LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA282.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N7297G · Substantial damage
  > During a cross country flight, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on a residential street where, during the landing roll, the airplane collided with a parked vehicle. Inspection of the airplane revealed that there was…
- [NTSB LAX88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA194.md): Cessna 150 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N5411Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA154.md): Cessna 150 · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1988 · N18136 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number one connecting rod bearing. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's relative inexperience and his inability to judge the glide ratio of the airplane and completing a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA098.md): Cessna 150L · Diamond Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1988 · N1706Q · Substantial damage
  > During a dual instructional flt, approaching the airport the engine experienced a total loss of power. The plt made a forced landing in a field where during the landing roll the acft nosed over. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported. The…
- [NTSB LAX88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA018.md): Cessna 150L · Carpenteria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1987 · N11176 · Destroyed
  > The pilot encountered deteriorating weather as he approached his destination. After descending to 1,500 feet MSL, he attempted to follow a highway to the ocean but inadvertently encountered fog. The pilot attempted to turn, after spotting lights from houses…
- [NTSB LAX87LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA218.md): Cessna 150L · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1987 · N6669G · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch to land on rwy 31R at night, the acft flew too low, struck trees, then collided with the terrain. The plt was taken to a hospital with serious injuries & a blood sample was drawn at 0205 PDT. A check of his blood showed an alcohol level of…
- [NTSB LAX87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA049.md): Cessna 150L · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1986 · N11185 · Destroyed
  > During a solo instructional cross-country flight the engine quit while on the base leg at the Fresno airport. The pilot did not feel that he could make the runway due to an extended downwind and low altitude. The pilot decided to try and land in a plowed…
- [NTSB LAX87LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA036.md): Cessna 150L · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1986 · N5360Q · Substantial damage
  > As the plt was returning from a local flight, the engine lost power for about 15 seconds, then restarted. The plt checked the fuel gauges which indicated one tank was empty and the other was 1/4 full. At about 1-1/2 miles from the airport, the engine lost…
- [NTSB LAX87LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N18737 · Substantial damage
  > The plt refueled the acft, but was unable to restart the eng by using the battery. He hand propped the eng which started immediately. The acft began to move unattended & the plt clung to the left wing strut, but relinquished his grip after the acft moved aprx…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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