# 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 CHI93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N9297U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 MIA93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA053.md): Cessna 150M · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N714RG · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot. Contributing to the accident was his apprehension and lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [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 CHI93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N63294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of rudder control and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA006.md): Cessna 182 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N91868 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots in the Cessna 182 to visually identify and avoid the Cessna 150 (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: use of a nonstandard entry into the traffic pattern by the Cessna 182 flight crew.
- [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 FTW93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA024.md): Cessna 150M · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Commerce, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N7878U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid an undetermined object.
- [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 LAX93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Three Points, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA186.md): Cessna 150M · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N7764U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was his geographical disorientation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Glenville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N45657 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to follow the takeoff procedure which to led to a partial loss of power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI92LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N9234U · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB LAX92LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N211AF · Substantial damage
  > The shutdown of the engine due to the failure of the muffler and the resulting heat induced shorting of the magneto ground wires, and the inadequate maintenance inspection of the muffler and the engine exhaust system.
- [NTSB LAX92FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA367.md): Cessna 182Q · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N96829 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth of the setting sun and the Cessna 182 pilots non standard flight pattern.
- [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 DEN92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA073.md): Cessna 150 · Ft. Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N66315 · Substantial damage
  > Improper rate of descent and lack of flare while conducting a forced landing. Factors were: partial power loss due to stuck exhaust valves caused by engine overheat from improper leaning.
- [NTSB ANC92IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA097.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N66281 · Minor damage
  > The driver of the other vehicle not following procedures and directives and colliding with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7867U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and remedial action not performed by the pilot. Factors related to this accident were a swerve encountered by the pilot and the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [NTSB BFO92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Middlesex, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N8569U · Substantial damage
  > The nose over of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Stilwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N704CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pushed the nose down during the flare/landing. A factor was the pilot misjudged the flare/landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA148.md): Cessna 150M · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N2869V · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's poor inflight planning/decision by performing a 360 degree turn maneuver at a low altitude.
- [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 SEA92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA049.md): Cessna 150M · Pullman, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N66473 · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were bright night conditions and clearance not maintained.
- [NTSB LAX92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA113.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N9312U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the instructor pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA067.md): Cessna 150M · Covington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N3966V · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper object clearance. A factor was his decision to perform the low pass.
- [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 MIA92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA047.md): Cessna 150M · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N3767V · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight to determine the quantity of fuel on board.
- [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 BFO92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA009.md): Cessna 150 · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N3072V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare attitude during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to initiate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [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 SEA92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA006.md): Cessna C-150M · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N9263U · Substantial damage
  > A seized engine exhaust valve. Factors include rough terrain and a collapsed nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N704CW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust and intake valves. Factors contributing to the accident were downhill terrain and a collapsed nosegear.
- [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 LAX91LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA402.md): Cessna 150M · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N63553 · Destroyed
  > The passenger/certified flight instructor's poor judgement by interfering with the PIC and his failure to execute a timely go-around. Contributing to this accident was the cfi's misjudgment of altitude.
- [NTSB SEA91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA239.md): Cessna 150M · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N714RK · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N3303V · Destroyed
  > The pilot became lost over the Atlantic Ocean and flew until the fuel supply was exhausted.
- [NTSB NYC91FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA218.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N704MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors related to the accident were an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and improper preflight preparation.
- [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 CHI91LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA267.md): Cessna 150M · Old Monroe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N2842V · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle control cable. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain on which a forced landing was made.
- [NTSB SEA91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA197.md): Cessna 150M · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N9190U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 FTW91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA133.md): Cessna 150 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N7655U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgment of altitude and lack of a timely flare.
- [NTSB CHI91LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA221.md): Cessna 150M · Merrillville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N714EC · Substantial damage
  > Improper pre-flight planning and preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to this accident were the pilot-in-commands's inattentiveness concerning the refueling of his airplane, and inadequate fuel supply, inattentive ground personnel, and…
- [NTSB MIA91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA190.md): Cessna 150M · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N45285 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind and soft terrain were related factors.
- [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.

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

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