# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, FL

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA23LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA222.md): Cessna 150M · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N150VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.
- [NTSB ERA21LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA384.md): Cessna 150 · Hobe Sound, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N4100V · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA19CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA190.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N20521 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.
- [NTSB ERA16LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA027.md): Cessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N171RD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA220.md): Cessna 150M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N704SB · Substantial damage
  > Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA298.md): Cessna 150M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2990V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA064.md): Cessna 150 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N704HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach, and a collision with a ditch.
- [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 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 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 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 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 ATL01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA024.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the collision with the airport sign.
- [NTSB ATL00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA040.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N45618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1999 · N3240V · Substantial damage
  > The erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine compartment. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A finding in the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA167.md): Cessna 150M · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N704KK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA135.md): Cessna 150M · S. Rockledge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N66560 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree.
- [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 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 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 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 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 MIA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA097.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N704XQ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA109.md): Cessna 150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1991 · N704SN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power because of oil pump failure due to contamination. Unknown maintenance personnel performed a component change without using appropriate publications and procedures and failed to clean contaminants from the engine.
- [NTSB MIA91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Fort White, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N45360 · Substantial damage
  > The downwind landing with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA006.md): Cessna 150M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N704BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known deficiencies. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a ground collision with a fixed object.
- [NTSB MIA90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Florida City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N714KS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs.
- [NTSB MIA90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA164.md): Cessna 150M · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N109HA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to flare for landing and his loss of control after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA143.md): Cessna 150M · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N66453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to raise the flaps as required during the go-around and failure to place the carburetor heat in the cold position.
- [NTSB MIA90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N704SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to a loss of consciousness brought on by reactive hypoglycemia.
- [NTSB MIA89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA137.md): Cessna 150M · Miramar, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N3004V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to continue flying the airplane when he noted a vibration of unknown origin. Contributing to the accident was the improper selection of unsuitable terrain to execute a precautionary landing when an airport and a highway median were…
- [NTSB MIA89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA136.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N704XE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a rocker shaft boss on the number three cylinder. A related factor was the rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N66374 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed to go around after landing long with excessive speed.
- [NTSB MIA88FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA244.md): Cessna 150M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N63354 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed while the plt was attempting a touch and go landing at Pahokee airport, Pahokee FL. The plt stated that when he landed on runway 17, the acft bounced. As he was attempting a go around, he lost control. The acft stalled, broke left, and…
- [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 MIA88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA125.md): Cessna 150M · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1988 · N22CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he did not visually check the fuel quantity prior to departure on an aerial photography flight. About.9 hours after takeoff the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot executed a forced landing and the aircraft crashed. Both the…
- [NTSB MIA88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA117.md): Cessna 150M · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N66661 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he turned a long final apch due to other traffic in the pattern. He only saw one other acft in front of him. He was approximately 200 feet from the end of the runway when he felt the impact as the two acft collided. He then attempted to go…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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