# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, MI 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN16LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA236.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN11LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA182.md): Cessna 150L · Trenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N6622G · Substantial damage > The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. - [NTSB CHI99LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA354.md): Cessna 150L · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N1316Q · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. - [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 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 CHI90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA218.md): Cessna 150 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. - [NTSB CHI90DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM08.md): Cessna 150L · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide. - [NTSB CHI90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA061.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N6763G · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB CHI89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA090.md): Cessna 150 L · Eureka, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7531G · Substantial damage > Student pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA064.md): Cessna 150L · Clawson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N5335Q · Destroyed > The pilot allowing the airspeed to decay below the airplanes stall speed. - [NTSB CHI87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA207.md): Cessna 150L · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N7502G · Substantial damage > Drg the takeoff roll, the acft went off the left side of the rwy. The student rprtd the takeoff roll seemed normal untilrotation, but when the nose wheel lifted off the rwy, the acft began to veer to the left. He stated he was unable to correct the situation… - [NTSB CHI87FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA060.md): Cessna 150L · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N6965G · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft buzzing a farm where a friend of the pilot resided. Following a low pass, the aircraft pulled up into a steep, left climbing turn. At the top of the climb, the nose dropped and the aircraft spiraled into the ground. - [NTSB CHI87LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA003.md): Cessna 150L · East Jordan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N1420Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated… - [NTSB CHI86LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N16047 · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that the purpose of the flight was to look at property and give a bfr to his dual student. The aircraft struck wires while on approach to runway 23 at the smith farm airport. The CFI stated this accident could have been prevented had he used a… - [NTSB CHI82DA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA020.md): Cessna 150L · Charlotte, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N1549Q · Substantial damage > After returning to the airport, the pilot used full flaps during a crosswind landing. The wind was from 090 degrees, gusting 20 to 25 knots. The pilot stated that he added power when the aircraft stalled at about 10 ft AGL. The plane touched down in snow… - [NTSB CHI81FEC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC26-124024.md): Cessna 150 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N17134 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEC15.md): Cessna 150L · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N11586 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM14.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1979 · N155KA · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEC15.md): Cessna 150 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1979 · N21971 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEC56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC56.md): Cessna 150L · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1978 · N5237Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM32.md): Cessna 150L · Lansing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1978 · N18686 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEM07.md): Cessna 150 · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1977 · N7966G · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEC38.md): Cessna 150 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1977 · N1642Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC15.md): Cessna 150L · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1977 · N10900 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM08.md): Cessna 150L · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1976 · N17236 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM06.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1976 · N10747 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DBM56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DBM56.md): Cessna 150 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1976 · N16109 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FEC26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC26.md): Cessna 150L · Westland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1976 · N1528Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEM17.md): Cessna 150 · Harrison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1975 · N6886G · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEC07.md): Cessna 150L · Grosse Isle, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1975 · N11401 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75FEC58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC58.md): Cessna 150L · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1975 · N1217Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75FEC47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC47.md): Cessna 150L · Clarkston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1975 · N7505G · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI75DEC44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEC44.md): Cessna 150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1975 · N1250Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75DEC42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEC42.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1975 · N19564 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75FEM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM33.md): Cessna 150F · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1975 · N10097 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75DEM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEM25.md): Cessna 150L · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1975 · N1420Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75DEC03.md): Cessna 150L · Onsted, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1974 · N18022 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEC52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC52.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1974 · N6608G · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI74DEC38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEC38.md): Cessna 150 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1974 · N6561G · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74DEM54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM54.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1974 · N156KA · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC28.md): Cessna 150L · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1974 · N16080 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM27.md): Cessna 150 · Rockford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1973 · N6853G · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM11.md): Cessna 150L · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1973 · N19345 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI73DEC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73DEC25.md): Cessna 150 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N1642Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72FEC49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC49.md): Cessna 150 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1972 · N1491Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71DDW26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DDW26.md): Cessna 150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1970 · N6625G · Substantial damage ## 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" = 'MI' 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=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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