# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M: Loss of engine power

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 DFW07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Eastland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N9364U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N66058 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage
  > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N3006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Clinton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N704NY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB LAX01LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA287.md): Cessna 150M · Murrietta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N63405 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA260.md): Cessna 150M · Chapin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N304JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment.
- [NTSB MIA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N714RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI99LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA352.md): Cessna 150M · Lebanon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N63668 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured shaft supporting the number three cylinder rocker arm. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA212.md): Cessna 150M · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N45078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA065.md): Cessna 150M · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1999 · N66464 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA267.md): Cessna 150M · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N9251U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N714FB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilot became disoriented and a dark night.
- [NTSB NYC98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA078.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1998 · N704GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during a forced landing in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB IAD98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA034.md): Cessna 150M · Haverhill, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N63387 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance of the time between engine overhaul to be exceeded and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N6062K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA076.md): Cessna 150M · Round Rock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N19LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA228.md): Cessna 150M · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N9289U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA331.md): Cessna 150 · Winnetka, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N9456U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA324.md): Cessna 150M · Mettler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N714GV · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to inadequate and improper maintenance procedures and practices. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which inhibited the pilot's ability to select a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N6053K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA006.md): Cessna 150M · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N3481V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA313.md): Cessna 150M · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N714LZ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Dowingtown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N6340K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA080.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N9286U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA027.md): Cessna 150M · West Hempstead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N7673U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA192.md): Cessna 150M · Caribbean Sea · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N6088K · Substantial damage
  > Improper placement of the boost pump selector by the pilot in command, and electrical system failure for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA122.md): Cessna 150M · Wilburton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N45458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the take off with insufficient distance remaining. Factors were the fluctuating engine and the trees in his path.
- [NTSB SEA91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA047.md): Cessna 150M · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1991 · N63644 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA149.md): Cessna 150M · Alvord, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N704FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to develop full rated power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA046.md): Cessna 150 · York, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1990 · N152HB · Substantial damage
  > Powerplant failure due to undetermined causes.
- [NTSB ANC89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA035.md): Cessna 150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N6414K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow procedures during the simulated forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the extreme temperatures.
- [NTSB BFO89LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N714CR · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA031.md): Cessna 150 · Varna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1988 · N704KV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was cruising at 2000' MSL on a solo flight, when the engine lost power. Emergency procedures were initiated and a forced landing was made in an open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dirt bank and was damaged. A…
- [NTSB MIA88LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA208.md): Cessna 150M · Davisville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1988 · N704MN · Substantial damage
  > Acft's engine had over 200 RPM drop on one magneto during runup. Plt attempted to takeoff with the engine running rough. After liftoff the engine began to backfire and lose power. The plt stated he then applied carburetor heat and pumped the engine primer.…
- [NTSB BFO88FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA022.md): Cessna 150M · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N9399U · Destroyed
  > The stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course…
- [NTSB LAX88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA049.md): Cessna 150M · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1987 · N2973V · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that the engine lost power while he was flying low over the ocean on a fish spotting flight. Subsequently, he ditched the aircraft in the ocean & it was not retrieved.
- [NTSB FTW87LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N150RG · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted the terrain near the Sallisaw, Oklahoma airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that the engine quit and he attempted a forced landing to a field. However, the pilot stated that the…
- [NTSB MIA87FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA157.md): Cessna 150M · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N202CR · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he performed his run up check with 'normal results.' Ten degrees of flaps were set for a soft field takeoff, & during the takeoff roll, 'the aircraft ran normal.' At aprx 55 mph 'the aircraft left the ground and immediately it settled down…
- [NTSB NYC87LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA078.md): Cessna 150C · Downingtown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N66270 · Substantial damage
  > A precautionary landing was made in a snow covered level field due to a loss of power for unknown reasons. The aircraft was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA055.md): Cessna 150 · Yorktown Hgts, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1986 · N9195U · Substantial damage
  > The acft en route from gaithesburg, Maryland to brookhaven, new york, experienced fuel exhaustion and was forced landed in a rough meadow and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB MIA84LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N704WZ · Substantial damage
  > While on a flt to lakeland, FL, the plt elected to divert to Ocala, FL, when his fuel gages indicated that each fuel tank was about 1/4 full. However, before landing, the eng lost power. The plt selected an open field for an emergency landing, but stated he…
- [NTSB CHI84LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA123.md): Cessna 150 · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1984 · N6076K · Substantial damage
  > After returning to the arpt, the student began practicing touch-&-go landings. While climbing thru about 150 ft AGL, after the 3rd landing, the eng sputtered twice, then quit running. The acft was landed straight ahead on snow covered terrain. When the…
- [NTSB CHI83FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA122.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1983 · N63044 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was making a touch-and-go landing and at about 100 ft AGL the engine stopped. A restart was to no avail. The plt stated that he kept the airspeed near stall speed until ground impact. There was fuel spillage at the accident site and no…
- [NTSB NYC82DA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA174.md): Cessna 150M · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N9169U · Substantial damage
  > While en route on a night flight, the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a power line while on final approach. The power line failed and the pilot continued the landing, but the propeller, spinner, nose cowling, lift strut, and…
- [NTSB ATL82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA211.md): Cessna 150 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N63379 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071830')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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