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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150

73 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150 per year, 1964–2026: 73 cases
1964	7
1965	5
1966	5
1967	4
1968	5
1969	4
1970	3
1972	6
1973	6
1974	3
1975	2
1976	2
1977	4
1978	2
1979	1
1980	1
1992	3
1994	1
1995	1
1996	1
1998	1
1999	1
2000	1
2001	1
2018	1
2021	1
2023	1

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Query with 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071802')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071802'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071802'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN23FA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · Destroyed NTSB WPR21FA298Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Banning, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marion, INThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW00FA236Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Collinsville, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · Destroyed NTSB CHI99FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MIthe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb.Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · Destroyed NTSB SEA98LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Amboy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from terrain during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short landing area and trees in the landing area.Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage NTSB IAD97LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Edgerton, OHthe pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow.Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · Destroyed NTSB FTW95FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arnaudville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed NTSB BFO94LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lima, OHThe failure of the passenger to maintain clerance from the propeller.Feb 18, 1994 · N7843E · Minor damage NTSB SEA92FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Burns, ORThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires on a 500 kv electrical power transmission line.Jul 11, 1992 · N5988E · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cottonwood, AZA failure of the student pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight inspection to remove contaminated fuel; a failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the fuel…May 21, 1992 · N191P · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Williams, AZThe pilot inadequately evaluating the weather condition, and the pilot's inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the pilot's visual lookout ability being restricted by the prevailing weather…Mar 4, 1992 · N7933E · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA079Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Byron, CAApr 12, 1980 · N7816E · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FA081Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Porcupine, WISep 23, 1979 · N7853E · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FA056Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Columbus, KSJul 19, 1978 · N18544 · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FVG19Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Vacaville, CAFeb 12, 1978 · N6539T · Destroyed NTSB MIA78AF019Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Dauphin Island, ALDec 17, 1977 · N6589T · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLAug 13, 1977 · N8791M · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FA034Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150L · San Ramon, CAJun 2, 1977 · N5456Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Center, TXFeb 25, 1977 · N5669E · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Sherburne, VTNov 23, 1976 · N5376Q · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA007Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Terminal Islnd, CANov 4, 1976 · N20140 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF045Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Crowville, LANov 15, 1975 · N8607S · Destroyed NTSB MIA76AM033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Hawthorne, FLOct 19, 1975 · N66406 · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC044Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Utica, MIDec 9, 1974 · N51370 · Destroyed NTSB MKC75AK029Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Johnston, IADec 5, 1974 · N5797G · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC030Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Morris, ILOct 8, 1974 · N19048 · Destroyed NTSB MKC74AK021Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Conesville, IANov 11, 1973 · N7751E · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF074Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150C · Waco, TXJun 24, 1973 · N6906G · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM113Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Tallahassee, FLJun 21, 1973 · N7908E · Destroyed NTSB NYC73AN133Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Princeton, MAApr 16, 1973 · N19057 · Destroyed NTSB LAX73AL045Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Newhall, CAMar 21, 1973 · N51362 · Destroyed NTSB SEA73AS022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Estacada, ORFeb 11, 1973 · N5333Q · Destroyed NTSB MKC73AK036Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Long Pine, NENov 5, 1972 · N7704F · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM042Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Eads, TNOct 16, 1972 · N18142 · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC029Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Geneva, OHSep 3, 1972 · N5698E · Destroyed NTSB ANC73AA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150E · Hope, AKAug 8, 1972 · N3953U · Destroyed NTSB MKC73AK006Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Ravanna, MOJul 13, 1972 · N7737E · Destroyed NTSB LAX72AL062Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182 · San Diego, CAJun 17, 1972 · N3106S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC023Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Mackinaw, ILSep 28, 1970 · N5901E · Destroyed NTSB NYC70AN133Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Mt Bethal, NJJun 17, 1970 · N5890E · Destroyed NTSB IAD70AI049Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Star Tannery, VAMar 2, 1970 · N6203G · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0017Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Gastonia, NCAug 26, 1969 · N3187J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW70A0026Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Missing AircraftAug 23, 1969 · N50509 · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0096Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Ofallon, ILMay 20, 1969 · N3655J · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0095Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Middletown, RIApr 23, 1969 · N23140 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0020Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Crescent City, CAOct 4, 1968 · N6245S · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0017Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · East Ely, NVSep 9, 1968 · N8829G · Destroyed NTSB ANC69A0014Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Fairbanks, AKAug 24, 1968 · N5723E · Destroyed