# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, NC

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 ERA22LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Margarettsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N704HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA321.md): Cessna 150M · Zebulon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N7614U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA092.md): Cessna 150M · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA005.md): Cessna 150M · Morgantown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N9202U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N714RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Asheboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N704ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.
- [NTSB ATL97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage
  > a loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA96LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA196.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N704WM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input.
- [NTSB MIA96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1996 · N47ES · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA202.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9215U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N9345U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.
- [NTSB ATL91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Pollocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N45150 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA012.md): Cessna 150M · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N3490V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…
- [NTSB ATL90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6436K · Substantial damage
  > Flight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N704EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.
- [NTSB ATL87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N704MW · Substantial damage
  > Student plt had dep apt for purpose of practicing ldgs. At about 400 ft he noted a pwr loss and rough running eng. He reduced the throttle setting and the roughness contd. Further reductions were made to the point where flight could not be maintained. The…
- [NTSB ATL87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA141.md): Cessna 150 · China Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N704EA · Substantial damage
  > During a supervised solo crosscountry flight, the student pilot reported that he got lost and was unable to visually locate his check point. After attempting to contact approach control for radar fixes, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a…
- [NTSB ATL86LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA163.md): Cessna 150M · Parkton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N66468 · Substantial damage
  > While practicing a simulated forced landing the aircraft stalled and crashed into the trees. The pilot related that the aircraft lost power. Post crash examination of the wreckage failed to disclose any pre-existing mechanical failure or malfunction which…
- [NTSB ATL86LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1986 · N8109U · Destroyed
  > Fifty two hr pvt plt flying over lake in mountainous terrain started climb out toward destination. Elevation of lake about 3000 ft. ambient temp about 90 f. plt could not climb a/c at an angle to clear rising terrain. Flew a/c into trees.
- [NTSB ATL86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA052.md): Cessna 150M · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1986 · N66218 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt had moved the aircraft closer to the terminal about 15 minutes prior to this attempted start. He tried several times but it would not start. The plt then primed the eng several times. His wife shouted to him that the aircraft was on fire. His…
- [NTSB ATL83LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1983 · N3032V · Destroyed
  > The acft was damaged during a forced landing in a plowed field after the engine quit. The student pilot was on a solo cross-country and had landed once during the flight but did not refuel the acft. The student had increased his flight time on the 1st leg of…
- [NTSB ATL82DLJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DLJ05.md): Cessna 150M · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1982 · N63536 · Substantial damage
  > While attempting a night landing to an airport runway marked only with reflectors, the aircraft contacted an embankment to the left of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL81DLJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLJ10.md): Cessna 150M · Farmville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1981 · N714RM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81DLJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLJ08.md): Cessna 150 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1981 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FLJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLJ20.md): Cessna 150 · Mebane, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1980 · N704FD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLJ09.md): Cessna 150 · Richlands, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1980 · N9308U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DKM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DKM16.md): Cessna 150 · Shelby, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1979 · N66031 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DLJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DLJ09.md): Cessna 150 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1979 · N45096 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78DKM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM15.md): Cessna 150 · Lucia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1978 · N6288K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DKM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM09.md): Cessna 150 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1978 · N9228U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ36.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1977 · N704ZU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK77X0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK77X0106.md): Cessna 150 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1977 · N63617 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FKM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKM14.md): Cessna 150 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1977 · N9351U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA025.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1977 · N3969V · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ05.md): Cessna 150 · Woodland, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1976 · N63283 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM06.md): Cessna 150 · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1976 · N88656 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DKM42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM42.md): Cessna 150 · Bessemer City, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N9194U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLJ27.md): Cessna 150 · Selma, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1975 · N45327 · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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