Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G
131 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150G. 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.
Cases per year
| 1967 | 11 |
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| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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 ('2071816'))
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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 ('2071816'))
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NTSB ERA23FA131Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150G · Hillsville, VAThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR20FA067Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from guy wires associated with a tower while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN19FA332Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Prairie Grove, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night.NTSB ERA17WA344Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · BahamasOn September 26, 2017, a Cessna 150G, N3214X, went missing and was presumed to be substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were also missing, and presumed to be fatally injured. As of October 30, 2017, the airplane had not been found. A visual…NTSB ERA17FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rhine, GAThe student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Quincy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating…NTSB CEN09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.NTSB SEA07LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pahrump, NVThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…NTSB NYC06FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Penhook, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight breakup. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into…NTSB ATL04FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · High Falls, GAThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ATL02FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Duncanville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.NTSB SEA02FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ilwaco, WAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.NTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.NTSB ATL01FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 G · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.NTSB CHI00FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Jasper, INthe inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts.NTSB ATL00FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Oxford, MSThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout.NTSB SEA00FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marysville, WAFuel exhaustion due to the non-certificated 'pilot's' failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to takeoff. Factors include a dark night, and a non-iluminated electrical transmission wire strung across the highway upon which the pilot was attempting to…NTSB LAX99LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rimrock, AZThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to adjust the flaps for the attempted aborted landing in accordance with the…NTSB NYC99FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Watertown, NYThe pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses.NTSB LAX99FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Gorman, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions beneath a low ceiling in mountainous terrain.NTSB IAD96LA076Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Welch, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.NTSB ATL96FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Social Circle, GAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB CHI95FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lamberton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.NTSB LAX94LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Truckee, CAThe pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).NTSB BFO93LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Milroy, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors related to the accident include mountain obscuration and fog.NTSB ATL92LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Samburg, TNThe pilot's poor judgement in that he attempted aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude that was too low to recover from the maneuver.NTSB SEA91FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kennewick, WAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to make a forced landing, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX91LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fresno, CAThe pilots intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: the foggy weather conditions; spatial disorientation; and the pilot's over confidence in his own personal…NTSB MIA91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marathon, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor.NTSB BFO90FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ridgeway, VAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB ATL90FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lanett, ALFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI88FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Plymouth, OHNTSB CHI88FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ft Wayne, INInadvertent stall/spin due to the failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and failure to avoid the adverse wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm.NTSB SEA87FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Vashon, WAAircraft departed on a routine instructional flight. Radar track indicated aircraft engaging in maneuvers typical of instructional high work (stalls/turn/slow flight) followed by left orbit about grass airstrip used only for practice emergency landing…NTSB FTW86FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Salina, OKA night shift worker was returning home in the early morning hours. Crossing the grand river dam near salinas ok. He saw a flash or glint of metal and a large splash near the middle of the widest part of the lake. Examination of the wreckage indicated that…NTSB ATL85FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Selma, ALAcft took off from sod strip on hot humid day near max weight. PIC said he used 10 degrees flaps and was airborne. At about runway mid point. When over first tree line after passing threshold acft descended. When over brown terrain acft climbed. When over…NTSB FTW85FA261Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Temple, TXA midair collision occurred between a Cessna 150 in the traffic pattern and a Cessna 152 on a long low final to the same runway. The Cessna 152'S radio was mistuned, and the Cessna 150 had no radio installed. Neither could have heard warnings broadcast by…NTSB NYC85FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Acme, PAAt 1221 EST, the plt was advised by a fss that VFR flt was not recommended due to widespread IFR conditions along the route of flt & at the destination. The plt departed at aprx 1430 hrs. At 1700 hrs, witnesses saw the acft flying westbound at low altitude in…NTSB FTW82FRD08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150G · Jeanerette, LAAccording to a friend of the deceased pilot and his female companion the three of them had been at a nightclub until 0215 CST. The friend then followed them to the airport, since he lived adjacent to the airport. After arriving he heard an aircraft takoeff.…NTSB SEA82FA011Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Renton, WANTSB CHI82FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Palmyra, INNTSB MIA81FA122Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Ponce De Leon, FLNTSB CHI80FA062Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Mishawaka, INNTSB NYC80FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Searsport, MENTSB MKC80FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Anthony, KSNTSB NYC79FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Pennington, NJNTSB MIA79FA111Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · W Palm Beach, FLNTSB IAD79FKW01Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Evensville, TNNTSB OAK78FA057Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Concord, CANTSB DEN78FTE30Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Ft Garland, CO