# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, IL

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 CEN26LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Round Lake Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2026 · N101FA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN18LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA205.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N19366 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA092.md): Cessna 150L · Brownstown, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N10401 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA172.md): Cessna 150 · Grayslake, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage
  > The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB CHI07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA190.md): Cessna 150L · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N11419 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the…
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 CHI89FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA124.md): Cessna 150L · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N16004 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, and a stall/spin encountered with inadequate altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorm, pre-flight briefing not obtained and poor weather evaluation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N18225 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft experienced a hard landing followed by collapse of the nose gear. The student pilot stated that he bounced on his first attempt to land and the second touchdown was nose first which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI88DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEV01.md): Cessna 150L · Marion, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N7533G · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command suffered a fatal heart attack. His wife, a private pilot, attempted to land the aircraft, lost control on landing roll and struck a runway light.
- [NTSB CHI85FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEE03.md): Cessna 150L · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N5356Q · Substantial damage
  > The student departed chicago midway & flew to the clow arpt to practice takeoffs & landings. On downwind at clow, the wind blew the acft toward the arpt, causing it to be too close in to the rwy. Subsequently, the student overshot the turn to final apch &…
- [NTSB CHI85FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA096.md): Cessna 150L · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1985 · N11413 · Substantial damage
  > At about 400 ft AGL during takeoff, the eng lost all power. The plt was able to regain partial power for aprx 20 sec, by 'milking' the throttle, then the eng stopped again. To avoid power lines & factories ahead, the plt turned back & landed on arpt property.…
- [NTSB CHI84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1984 · N10502 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor plt stated that the student plt was flying the aircraft. While on final approach he advised the student plt to add engine power. The student did so very rapidly causing the engine to stall. Before the engine could be restarted the aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI83LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA385.md): Cessna 150 · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N11279 · Destroyed
  > The plt reported the winds were from 160 deg at 7 KTS & that he back taxied on rwy 14 to takeoff. He reported that during the takeoff roll, he encountered a right x-wind, & when he was aprx 2/3 of the way down the rwy, the acft veered to the left. After…
- [NTSB CHI82FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA262.md): Cessna 150L · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N18727 · Destroyed
  > Both plts onboard were cfi's. the acft was observed to slow down & enter a stall/spin which continued to impact.
- [NTSB CHI81DEE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE45.md): Cessna 150 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1981 · N11729 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEV11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEV11.md): Cessna 150 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1981 · N1691Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEV16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEV16.md): Cessna 150 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1980 · N1559Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE05.md): Cessna 150L · Freeport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1979 · N10056 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEV14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV14.md): Cessna 150 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1979 · N19358 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE39.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1979 · N11413 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE22.md): Cessna 150 · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1978 · N1294Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEV09.md): Cessna 150 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1978 · N10739 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE48.md): Cessna 150 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1978 · N11554 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEV20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEV20.md): Cessna 150 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1978 · N66009 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE25.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1978 · N19277 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE18.md): Cessna 150L · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1978 · N1575Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE13.md): Cessna 150 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1977 · N19410 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV08.md): Cessna 150H · Carmi, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1977 · N18636 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEV02.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1977 · N10524 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE43-201259.md): Cessna 150 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1977 · N6998G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE15.md): Cessna 150L · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1977 · N11740 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEE11.md): Cessna 150L · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1977 · N11789 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEV10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEV10.md): Cessna 150 · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1977 · N65981 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEE09.md): Cessna 150L · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1977 · N19188 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEV03.md): Cessna 150L · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1976 · N1611Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC088.md): Cessna 150L · Woodstock, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1976 · N1452Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEV54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV54.md): Cessna 150L · Okawville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1976 · N10774 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEV30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEV30.md): Cessna 150L · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1976 · N7522G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE39.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1976 · N6818G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC022.md): Piper PA-28 · Orland Park, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1975 · N5968U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE04.md): Cessna 150L · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1975 · N16178 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75DEV20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEV20.md): Cessna 150 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1975 · N16178 · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071826&state=IL

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