# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M: Loss of control - in flight 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 1 of 2 · 79 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA165.md): Cessna 150M · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N66705 · Destroyed > the failure of the certified flight instructor to retract the flaps to the proper go-around setting and to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB DFW05FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA251.md): Cessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N45339 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB SEA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Elk River, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N704JJ · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to control the airplane during initial climb due to the restricted movement of the control yoke and rudder control by the passenger, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees. - [NTSB CHI04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA140.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff. - [NTSB CHI04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N6160K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations. - [NTSB MIA04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA044.md): Cessna 150M · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N63159 · Destroyed > The spatial disorientation of the flightcrew during the dark night and their failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CHI02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA025.md): Cessna 150M · Dyer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N63262 · Destroyed > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA00FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA217.md): Cessna 150M · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N9249U · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB DEN00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA125.md): Cessna 150M · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4723 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were high density altitude, weight and balance exceeded, and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA007.md): Cessna 150M · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N2977V · Substantial damage > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear. - [NTSB CHI99LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Perry, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N66271 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB SEA99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N9349U · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. - [NTSB MIA99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA146.md): Cessna 150M · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N704RB · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. - [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention. - [NTSB ATL98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N9363U · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subsequent collision with a ditch. - [NTSB MIA98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA087.md): Cessna 150M · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N45194 · Substantial damage > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and allowed the wingtip to drag during touchdown. - [NTSB NYC98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N63235 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CHI96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA254.md): Cessna 150 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6106K · Substantial damage > inadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane. - [NTSB CHI96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N714QH · Substantial damage > was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. - [NTSB CHI96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA019.md): Cessna 150M · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N63566 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. - [NTSB LAX95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA308.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N66758 · Substantial damage > the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB FTW95FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA337.md): Cessna 150M · Armorel, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N714FX · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his failure to maintain airspeed and resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability and interpersonal relations. - [NTSB SEA95FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Burley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N45325 · Substantial damage > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB FTW94LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA302.md): Cessna 150M · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9247U · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of directional control during the go around. - [NTSB FTW94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA268.md): Cessna 150M · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N704RK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and the passenger's interference with the controls during the attempted recovery. - [NTSB LAX94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA240.md): Cessna 150M · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N63105 · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident was the instructor's selection of an inadequate above ground altitude to begin the maneuver. - [NTSB MIA94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA132.md): Cessna 150 · Port Saint Joe, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N704LZ · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. The low altitude at the time of the stall was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA114.md): Cessna 150M · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N9396A · Substantial damage > were the premature lift-off, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA080.md): Cessna 150M · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N704BY · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain alignment with the runway and airspeed resulting in the aircraft stalling. - [NTSB NYC94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA013.md): Cessna C-150 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N704US · Destroyed > The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane on short final to the runway, with the flaps retracted, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the trees. A factor in this accident was the poor judgement of the student pilot to go… - [NTSB LAX93LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA307.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Margarita, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N45138 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA118.md): Cessna 150M · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N63531 · Substantial damage > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the student's lack of total experience. - [NTSB FTW93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA150.md): Cessna 150M · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N63574 · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude to recover before terrain contact. - [NTSB FTW93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA093.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N714AT · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall. A factor was the tailwind - [NTSB FTW93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA079.md): Cessna 150M · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1993 · N9199U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind, and his improper decision to attempt a takeoff after touching down off the runway surface. Factors which contributed to the accident was the gusting wind condition and the high grass. - [NTSB CHI93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA073.md): Cessna 150 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N45563 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. The poorly planned approach was a factor. - [NTSB LAX93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA078.md): Cessna 150 · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N63394 · Substantial damage > 1) The pilots failure to compensate for winds during the landing sequence, 2) the improper use of the flight controls by not maintaining directional control of the aircraft,and 3) the pilots failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing phase… - [NTSB SEA93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA013.md): Cessna 150M · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N66135 · Destroyed > Improper use of flt controls by the pilot, resulting in inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB CHI93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA008.md): Cessna 150M · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N66355 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot in command and failure to attain directional control of the airplane during landing flare and touchdown. - [NTSB NYC92FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA174.md): Cessna 150M · Union Township, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N714DS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident was night conditions, the pilot's lack of night experience, and the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. - [NTSB LAX92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA130.md): Cessna 150M · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N45165 · Destroyed > The certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight to correct the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in an excessive angle of attack and failure to maintain the proper airspeed. Contributing to this accident was… - [NTSB ANC92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N704YP · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's (CFI) delay in initiating the go around. Contributing to the accident was the snow berm and dark night light condition. - [NTSB FTW92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA013.md): Cessna 150M · Matagorda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N9293U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the attempted takeoff. - [NTSB MIA91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA224.md): Cessna 150M · San Sebastian, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N704TK · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's intentional buzzing and failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in inadvertent stall. During the uncontrolled descent, the airplane collided with and remained suspended in a tree. Contributing to the accident was the ostentatious… - [NTSB FTW91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N704CP · Substantial damage > Improper installation of avionics equipment resulting in interference with flight control. - [NTSB NYC91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA192.md): Cessna 150M · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N9247U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. - [NTSB ATL91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Pollocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N45150 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight. - [NTSB MIA90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA143.md): Cessna 150M · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N66453 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to raise the flaps as required during the go-around and failure to place the carburetor heat in the cold position. 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