# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, MI 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN19LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA308.md): Cessna 150 · Whitehall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2019 · N9492U · Destroyed > The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation. - [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around. - [NTSB CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI04CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA140.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff. - [NTSB CHI01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N63276 · Substantial damage > The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow. - [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 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. - [NTSB CHI96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N8375U · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB CHI95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N3875V · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control during touch and go landings. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience. - [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 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 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 CHI91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA008.md): Cessna 150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N66714 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB CHI89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA061.md): Cessna 150M · Corunna, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N66688 · Destroyed > The failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a practice stall maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's visual perception over snow covered terrain. - [NTSB CHI85LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA308.md): Cessna 150M · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N6350K · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a solo x-country flt between maple grove arpt & houghton lake arpt. During the flt, the plt requested radar assistance to locate houghton lake. Due to her solo student status & the close proximity of Mt Pleasant arpt, she was advised to… - [NTSB CHI84LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA407.md): Cessna 150M · Clio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1984 · N6106K · Substantial damage > The airport consists of three sod strips none of which contains rwy lights. The CFI and student departed the arpt for a local night flight. The CFI stated that upon returning to the arpt he called the arpt office on the UNICOM freq and requested the night… - [NTSB CHI84LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA084.md): Cessna 150 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1984 · N63546 · Substantial damage > The student plt lost control of the acft on a snowy rwy and collided with a snowbank. The student added power for takeoff after a touch and go landing and the acft veered to the left. The acft was not corrected before a collision witha snowbank occurred. This… - [NTSB CHI82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA073.md): Cessna 150 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N9101U · Substantial damage > During takeoff the student pilot lost directional control and struck a snowbank. The student stated at 40-50 knots the left wheel bogged down in snow or encountered a rut and the aircraft twisted sharply left. - [NTSB CHI81FEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM05.md): Cessna 150 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1981 · N9297U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM17.md): Cessna 150M · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1980 · N45181 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEC03.md): Cessna 150M · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1979 · N6100K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEM24.md): Cessna 150M · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1979 · N66688 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEC33.md): Cessna 150M · Utica, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1979 · N66427 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC29.md): Cessna 150 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N9101U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DA033.md): Cessna 150M · Adrian, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1979 · N9280U · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM13.md): Cessna 150M · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1979 · N45491 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DET13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DET13.md): Cessna 150M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1979 · N704CG · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM06.md): Cessna 150M · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1978 · N63276 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC46.md): Cessna 150M · Westland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1978 · N704HH · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78DEM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEM24.md): Cessna 150 · Sharon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1978 · N152HB · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FEC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEC18.md): Cessna 150 · Lennon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1978 · N66217 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM08.md): Cessna 150 · Millersburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1978 · N8284U · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FEC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC33.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1977 · N66590 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC29.md): Cessna 150 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1977 · N704HP · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DET10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DET10.md): Cessna 150 · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1977 · N6087K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM17.md): Cessna 150M · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1977 · N6068K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEC12.md): Cessna 150 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1977 · N9230U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEM41.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1976 · N7679U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEC20.md): Cessna 150M · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1976 · N3546V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75FEM45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEM45.md): Cessna 150 · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1975 · N66075 · Substantial damage ## 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" = 'MI' 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=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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