Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H
106 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150H. 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
| 1968 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
Query with SQL
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 ('2071818'))
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 ('2071818'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ERA26FA309Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 150 · Carlisle, PAOn August 19, 2026, at 1852 eastern daylight time, a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, N873ST, and a Cessna 150H airplane, N23330, collided in flight near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The two commercial pilots onboard the helicopter were seriously injured, and…NTSB CEN23FA077Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150H · Auburn, NEThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN18FA384Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Festus, MOA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the…NTSB ERA15FA362Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Morrisville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the…NTSB ERA10FA464Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while entering the traffic pattern (downwind leg) at an uncontrolled airport resulting in a midair collision. inadvertent stall, and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC04LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bruceton Mills, WVThe pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.NTSB NYC03FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pittsfield, METhe inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…NTSB CHI01LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Protem, MOThe overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor.NTSB FTW99FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Marksville, LAThe pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs.NTSB FTW98FA289Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Weslaco, TXFailure to maintain adequate airspeed by one of the pilot's on board. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB FTW98FA190Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Parowan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the high density altitude, the high, gusty wind condition, and the diverted attention of the pilot.NTSB LAX96LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Imperial, CAthe student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the…NTSB CHI92FAMS3Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 150H · Manistee, MIUndeterminedNTSB CHI92LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Robinson, ILPoor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.NTSB LAX92FA112Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · N. Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude maneuvers as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing his work locale, and his failure to…NTSB SEA91FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sumpter, ORThe pilot's improper inflight planning and decisions and the pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions.NTSB DEN91FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mancos, COFailure of the student pilot to follow procedures and directives by continuing the flight at night and subsequently encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the student's lack of experience, adverse weather…NTSB LAX90LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Goleta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.NTSB NYC90FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Shirleysburg, PAPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB ATL90LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's improper course reversal procedure which resulted in a stall at a low altitude precluding a recovery before water impact.NTSB MKC89FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Carnegie, OKContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with rising/hilly terrain. Related factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, dark night, adverse weather…NTSB SEA88FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Caldwell, IDThe plt flew to hubler field (a pvt 2800' strip) & landed. After landing on rwy 10, he taxied back to the apch end & took off again. As the acft was climbing, about 60' over trees at the departure end, it rolled abruptly to the left, entered a steep descent &…NTSB ATL88FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Youngstown, OHNTSB ATL88FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Cedartown, GANTSB MIA88FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Destin, FLWitnesses stated that they observed the acft flying in the fog in a southeasterly direction and turn hard right just before it struck the 19th floor of a condominium. The fog according to residents of the bldg was so thick that the ground could not be seen…NTSB NYC88FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Gardner, MAWhile executing tough-and-go landings, the pilot neglected to partially raise the wing flaps, as recommended in the owners manual, before lifting off. Thereafter, the pilot failed to maintain a safe airspeed for the landing configuration and inadvertently…NTSB MKC87FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150-H · Council Bluffs, IAAcquaintances stated that the student pilot was very motivated in the pursuit of his private pilot certificate and that, on the day of the accident, he was looking forward to this first solo flight. According to his instructor-pilot, who also witnessed the…NTSB MKC87FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Scott, KSThe purpose of the flt was to observe and photograph the effects of a flood which had inundated a part of the city of Fort Scott. The acft was observed flying low and slow over the city. Witnesses said the acft was flying from west to east and made a turn…NTSB LAX86FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Phoenix, AZThe plt performed 1 normal touch & go operation, & touched down normally on the second planed touch & go which was to terminate with a right dep out of the pattern. After touchdown, witnesses observed the acft roll straight along the rwy centerline for about…NTSB MKC84FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Golden, MOThe acft was flying low over trees when it banked steeply and spun to the ground according to a witness. The acft impacted the ground in an almost vertical nose down descent. The plt was a student who was on a local solo flt. No mechanical or physical…NTSB MKC84FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Camdenton, MOWitnesses observed the acft flying low over a lake. As it approach the home of the plt's parents, the acft's wings moved as though waving, then the acft entered a steep climb. After reaching its maximum height from the pull-up, the acft rolled into a steep…NTSB ATL83FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-150H · Fort Valley, GAAfter a touch-and-go landing, the aircraft was observed to turn after takeoff, enter a steep climp, then go into a steep nose down descent & crash. Witnesses reported hearing the eng operating until just prior to impact. An exam of the acft & eng revealed no…NTSB FTW82FPD15Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150H · Wichita Falls, TXThe acft was observed to become airborne in a nose high attitude after approximately 1,200 ft of ground run, gain no more than 200 ft of altitude, make a wide left turn to downwind, stall & spin. The high angle of attack was maintained throughout the flt. The…NTSB SEA82FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Oregon City, ORThe aircraft crashed during takeoff from a private airport that was not open to the public. Operations on the airport were at the owner's discretion (prior permission required). An electric fence crossed the airport about 1500 ft from the south end. The owner…NTSB NYC82FA002Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Worth, NYNTSB SEA81FA048Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Blue River, ORNTSB CHI81FA056Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Jasper, OHNTSB LAX81FUM09Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Crest, CANTSB FTW80FA102Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Jonesboro, ARNTSB LAX80FA125Accident · 2 fatalClosedSkybolt 01 · Rialto, CANTSB LAX80FA124Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Fullerton, CANTSB NYC79FA048Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Dalton, NHNTSB SEA79FA008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Swan Lake, MTNTSB SEA79FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Omak, WANTSB MKC78FA049Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · St Louis, MONTSB CHI77FA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Benton, ILNTSB FTW77FA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Mer Rouge, LANTSB FTW77FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Claude, TXNTSB NYC76AN012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Carlisle, PA