# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, IL 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 1 of 2 · 71 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA299.md): Cessna 150M · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 22, 2026 · N3103V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA080.md): Cessna 150 · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 21, 2025 · N3103V · Substantial damage > On December 21, 2025, about 1342 central standard time, a Cessna 150M, N3103V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prospect Heights, Illinois. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CHI08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA134.md): Cessna 150M · Palestine, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N66381 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing. - [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 CHI00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA260.md): Cessna 150M · Chapin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N304JF · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment. - [NTSB CHI00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6087K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N66081 · Destroyed > the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA007.md): Cessna 150M · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N2977V · Substantial damage > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear. - [NTSB CHI99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N704BF · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site. - [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 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 CHI96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N714QH · Substantial damage > was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. - [NTSB CHI96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA019.md): Cessna 150M · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N63566 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. - [NTSB CHI95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N66224 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and improper altitude. - [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 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 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 CHI89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA173.md): Cessna 150M · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N9329U · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft following a premature lift-off resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. - [NTSB CHI89FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA069.md): Cessna 150M · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N3892V · Destroyed > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground. - [NTSB CHI89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA031.md): Cessna 150 · Varna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1988 · N704KV · Substantial damage > The student pilot was cruising at 2000' MSL on a solo flight, when the engine lost power. Emergency procedures were initiated and a forced landing was made in an open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dirt bank and was damaged. A… - [NTSB CHI88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA099.md): Cessna 150M · Zeigler, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N9410U · Substantial damage > Upon completion of a practice emergency landing procedure during an instructional flight, the engine started to run rough and then quit. The instructor was able to regain partial power, and made forced landing in freshly plowed field. The aircraft nosed over… - [NTSB CHI87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA190.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1987 · N9456U · Substantial damage > The student plt was on her fourth supervised solo making touch-&-go lndgs. Drg a lndg, the acft ballooned, then touched down hard. The nose gear collapsed, & subsequently, the acft came to rest off the left side of the rwy. - [NTSB CHI87LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Pontiac, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1987 · N6039K · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control, swerved off the rwy and struck an acft that was parked approx 80 ft from the rwy. There was no evidence of a system malfunction or failure. The wind as reported by the plt at the time of the accident was calm. - [NTSB CHI83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA374.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N3400V · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a corn field and nosed down after the engine stopped during flt. During pre-flt the pilot had looked in the tanks and measured the amount of fuel with the tie cap chain. He thought he had enough fuel for the flt even though… - [NTSB CHI83LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA340.md): Cessna 150 · East St Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N6032K · Substantial damage > The CFI noticed the acft was not climbing & the airspeed was not increasing. He took control of the acft & landed in a bean field. He later stated that the flaps were not retracted by the student after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI83FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA122.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1983 · N63044 · Destroyed > The student pilot was making a touch-and-go landing and at about 100 ft AGL the engine stopped. A restart was to no avail. The plt stated that he kept the airspeed near stall speed until ground impact. There was fuel spillage at the accident site and no… - [NTSB CHI83LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA087.md): Cessna 150M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1983 · N704LQ · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the engine quit during a takeoff climb. The student pilot was climbing out after a touch and go landing and at about 200 ft AGL the engine quit. The CFI took control of the acft and checked for an… - [NTSB CHI83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA009.md): Cessna 150M · Lawsing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1982 · N63627 · Substantial damage > On landing roll the student pilot inadvertently added power, ran off the end of the runway and into a ditch. - [NTSB CHI82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA097.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N714KR · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed Wheeling, IL on a cross-country flight to dubuque, IA; oshkosh, WI and return. The pilot refueled with 17.7 gallons of 100 octane low-lead gasoline at dubuque, but did not refuel at oshkosh. Near milwaukee, he noted that the right… - [NTSB CHI81FEV34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEV34.md): Cessna 150M · Wyoming, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N66298 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEV13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEV13.md): Cessna 150M · Williamsville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1981 · N63288 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE16.md): Cessna 150 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1981 · N66212 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80DEE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE36.md): Cessna 150M · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1980 · N704LB · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80DEE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE40.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1980 · N3946V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80DEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE15.md): Cessna 150 · Mt.Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1980 · N8964U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA062.md): Cessna 150M · Peoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N704NU · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEV11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV11.md): Cessna 150 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1979 · N66092 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEV06.md): Cessna 150 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1978 · N704PT · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FCA03.md): Cessna 150M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1978 · N714LV · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE67.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1978 · N9437U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEV44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV44-140383.md): Cessna 150 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1978 · N45530 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEV23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV23.md): Cessna 152 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1978 · N24242 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE29.md): Cessna 150M · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1978 · N9215U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE28.md): Cessna 150M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1978 · N704LF · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE24.md): Cessna 150M · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1978 · N9408U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE23.md): Cessna 150 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1978 · N9474U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE22.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1978 · N714LC · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEE16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE16.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1978 · N63646 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEE44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE44.md): Cessna 150M · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N66776 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA059.md): Cessna 150M · Peoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1977 · N8993U · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071830&state=IL&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071830&state=IL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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