# 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 5 of 26 · 1,283 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 CHI99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA049.md): Cessna 150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N63563 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N704LV · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted. - [NTSB NYC99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA001.md): Cessna 150M · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9273U · Substantial damage > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of recent experience for the pilot. - [NTSB FTW98LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA403.md): Cessna 150M · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N6107K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Lamar, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N704DL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain climb airspeed, and inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/mush. A factor was the embankment. - [NTSB ATL98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1998 · N704HU · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision. - [NTSB LAX98LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA262.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N704UV · Substantial damage > Failure of the number one cylinder due to a fatigue crack that had originated from corrosion pits at the cooling fin. - [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 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 MIA98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA199.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N704FE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ATL98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Niceville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N704YG · Substantial damage > Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass. - [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 LAX98LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N704ZA · Substantial damage > The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruction (hole) in the landing area. A factor was the high vegetation. - [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 FTW98LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA202.md): Cessna 150M · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N459U · Destroyed > the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdraft) condition. The high density altitude was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway. - [NTSB MIA98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA132.md): Cessna 150M · Gainesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N704HL · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. - [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 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 CHI98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA090.md): Cessna 150M · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N6327K · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway. - [NTSB CHI98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA065.md): Cessna 150M · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N3820V · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the misunderstood radio communication, and the rough terrain which the airplane encountered. - [NTSB FTW98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA054.md): Cessna 150M · Tajique, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N714MN · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors included unsuitable terrain, and dark night conditions. - [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 FTW98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA037.md): Cessna 150M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N9182U · Substantial damage > inadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, which led to a wake turbulence (jet exhaust) encounter and damage to the Cessna 150. - [NTSB FTW98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA024.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N6206K · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand. - [NTSB ATL98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N7814U · Substantial damage > excessive wear to the number one valve stem and valve stem keepers that resulted in the separation of the valve assembly. - [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 CHI97LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA296.md): Cessna 150M · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N66547 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N704TL · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed. - [NTSB SEA97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N704AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors. - [NTSB CHI97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N66116 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane remained clear of obstrictions (trees). Factors associated with the accident were: the short runway/takeoff area, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB IAD97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N63056 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA251.md): Cessna 150M · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N8168U · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Trees at the departure end of the runway were a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA140.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N63666 · Substantial damage > the flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage > a loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N714EE · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot's takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1996 · N66773 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system. - [NTSB LAX97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot… - [NTSB CHI97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N66211 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N714LF · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA007.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1996 · N63414 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from an airport sign, while taxiing on an unfamiliar airport. - [NTSB CHI97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA035.md): Cessna 150 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N704DR · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N2825V · Destroyed > carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA376.md): Cessna 150M · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N704QR · Substantial damage > an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW96LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA363.md): Cessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N9253U · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack… - [NTSB CHI96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA304.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention. 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