# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 CHI94LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA343.md): Cessna 150 · North Hedrick, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9135U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain on which to initiate a takeoff. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [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 FTW94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA286.md): Cessna 150M · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N66322 · Substantial damage
  > The unfavorable gusting winds. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 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 FTW94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA245.md): Cessna 150M · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N704EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA231.md): Cessna 150 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N3639V · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to…
- [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation.
- [NTSB BFO94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA114.md): Cessna 150 · Swanton, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N714CX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA184.md): Cessna 150M · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N66262 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of the throttle by the pilot-in-command.
- [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 NYC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Addison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA160.md): Cessna 150M · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N150CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff from the touch and go landing. Factors were the inadvertent porpoise and the soft terrain.
- [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 FTW94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA140.md): Cessna 150M · Arroyo City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N190AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB BFO94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6101K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA191.md): Cessna 150M · Mt Home Village, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9276U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway or other suitable forced landing area in the event of a loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA105.md): Cessna 150M · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N233DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of too low an altitude in high mountainous terrain.
- [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 MIA94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA088.md): Cessna 150M · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N714MJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [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 CHI94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA091.md): Cessna 150M · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N704CE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust valve in the number one cylinder. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [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 LAX94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N9231U · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to execute a go-around, premature flare, and improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and diverted attention.
- [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 CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [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 CHI93LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA189.md): Cessna 150M · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N3305V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the PIC. A factor related to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB NYC93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Cortland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N63626 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor was the student pilot's inexperience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA317.md): Cessna 150 · Julian, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N45552 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.
- [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 FTW93LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA224.md): Cessna 150M · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N66081 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 CHI93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA279.md): Cessna 150M · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off.
- [NTSB DEN93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Haswell, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N704QR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were: alternator failure, failure of the student pilot to follow procedures and directives, and failure of the student pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB ATL93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA114.md): Cessna 150 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1993 · N63255 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and the improper go around procedures used by the pilot
- [NTSB CHI93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA189.md): Cessna 150M · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N3109V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to assure recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Flora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.
- [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 BFO93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N2894V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Related to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [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 BFO93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA051.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1993 · N63206 · Substantial damage
  > A fire in the engine compartment due to over-priming.
- [NTSB MIA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA085.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N6168K · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 CHI93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA108.md): Cessna 150M · Aurora, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N704RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA099.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N704AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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