# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M 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 3 of 26 · 1,283 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DFW06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N714BL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA177.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N63149 · Substantial damage > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight. - [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 DFW06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA109.md): Cessna 150M · Roanake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N3419V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight. - [NTSB NYC06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA091.md): Cessna 150M · Passadumkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N714EJ · Substantial damage > The partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC06CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA094.md): Cessna 150M · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N704MT · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA046.md): Cessna 150M · Algona, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N9292U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent flight into unexpected instrument conditions and his visual look out not possible during takeoff leading to the nose over during the emergency landing after takeoff. Factors were the unexpected fog and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB ATL06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012.md): Cessna 150 · Monroesville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N704VR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA005.md): Cessna 150M · Morgantown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N9202U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over. - [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 IAD05FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA121.md): Cessna 150M · Wht Sulfur Sprg, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2005 · N45679 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing, which resulted in collision with a wire and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in his becoming lost/disoriented, and a low fuel… - [NTSB SEA05FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA158.md): Cessna 150M · Renton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N66234 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory… - [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ATL05CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA099.md): Cessna 150M · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N45372 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude while on final approach with a tailwind, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around. - [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 CHI05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA103.md): Cessna 150M · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N45522 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with… - [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. - [NTSB DFW05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA023.md): Cessna 150M · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N704KX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Ashley, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N63439 · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight. Factors present were the night condition and low ceilings. - [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 ATL04CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA197.md): Cessna 150M · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45667 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated. - [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [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 DEN04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Orem, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N66758 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees. - [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 LAX04LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA247.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N63149 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise/oscillation. - [NTSB NYC04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N66748 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off. - [NTSB NYC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Wax, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC03CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA193.md): Cessna 150M · Jetersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N63600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass. - [NTSB NYC03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Londonderry, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N704TG · Substantial damage > The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA129.md): Cessna 150M · Freeport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N2842V · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB FTW03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA119.md): Cessna 150 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N8994U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch. - [NTSB DEN03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Gateway, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N714NF · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway. - [NTSB CHI03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA054.md): Cessna 150M · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N66507 · Substantial damage > the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA019.md): Cessna 150M · New Town, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N2995V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions. - [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB MIA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA105.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N63591 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground. - [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 NYC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA095.md): Cessna 152M · Forest, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N63123 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [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 MIA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N590AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing. - [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 CHI01LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA311.md): Cessna 150M · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N6142K · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB MIA01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA230.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N704KK · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown while attempting to make a soft field landing during a supervised solo flight which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft - [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 IAD01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N704SE · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD01FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA097.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N63351 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons. 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