# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, 1990

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 LAX91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1990 · N9312U · Substantial damage
  > One or more of the F-16 pilot's improper use of throttles before being cleared for take off.
- [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 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 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 NYC91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA003.md): Cessna A150M · Lincoln, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N7922U · Substantial damage
  > On ground collision with a tree while making a forced landing following loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve.
- [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 FTW90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N66689 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane for landing and his failure to initiate the proper recovery procedures following the bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA182.md): Cessna 150M · Prospect, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N3420V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during his approach. The dark night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.
- [NTSB FTW90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA165.md): Cessna 150M · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N704XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's failure to refuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost.
- [NTSB NYC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N45238 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [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 FTW90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA149.md): Cessna 150M · Alvord, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N704FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to develop full rated power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA166.md): Cessna 150M · New Knoxville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N714JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [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 BFO90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N2937V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual…
- [NTSB ATL90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA133.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N9348U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing and subsequent premature rotation of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [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 ANC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N66425 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA089.md): Cessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N714EB · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, fuel calculations misjudged and refueling not performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA104.md): Cessna 150M · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N66258 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The unfavorable wind conditions (windshear, crosswind & turbulence) were related factors.
- [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 ATL90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA067.md): Cessna 150M · Leitchfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N45302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, in that he did not assure that both fuel tank filler caps were secure prior to flight.
- [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Palestine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N3049V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N128S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in Cessna 150, N714RS, to comply with the air traffic control clearance, and failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid each other. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the pilot in…
- [NTSB NYC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA055.md): Cessna 150M · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N66787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MKC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA046.md): Cessna 150 · York, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1990 · N152HB · Substantial damage
  > Powerplant failure due to undetermined causes.
- [NTSB ANC90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA025.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N63414 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Millis, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1990 · N9241U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which caused a power loss and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilots lack of total experience.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
  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&year=1990

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