NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F
46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150F, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1983 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071814')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071814')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
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 CHI07LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which…NTSB NYC07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · McHenry, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB CHI04CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made.NTSB ANC02LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · South Naknek, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion in cruise flight, and his inadvertently stalling the airplane during the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB IAD01LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Huntington, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded fuel filler necks and rain the previous evening.NTSB DEN01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Meeker, COFuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain.NTSB NYC00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Friendly, MDThe pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions.NTSB CHI00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Eastport, MIthe maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence.NTSB NYC00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · New Hope, PAThe pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB FTW99LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Zachary, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel and his disorientation. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 15OF · Columbia, SCThe pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing to a highway. This resulted in the left main landing gear colliding with a rain grate separating the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power…NTSB MIA99LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Brockton, ALthe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in soft terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were inadequate pre-flight planning…NTSB CHI99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Muskegon, MIpoor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made.NTSB IAD97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Punxsutawney, PAPilot in command became disoriented and continued flight until fuel exhaustion. A factor to this accident is the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by over flying several airports during his disorientation.NTSB ATL97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Winter Haven, FLthe student pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control to idle cut-off during the approach to land, which resulted in engine shut-down, and the student's failure to follow emergency procedures for restarting the engine.NTSB IAD96LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Greenfld Twnshp, PAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A high obstruction in the forced landing area was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Salt Lake City, UTthe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failuring to properly calculate the fuel consumption of the airplane, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of power during cruise flight, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating…NTSB BFO96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Carlisle, OHinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a…NTSB ATL96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Charlotte, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.NTSB FTW95LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Commerce, OKFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane. The lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · East Tawas, MIinadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply.NTSB MIA94LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lantana, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to obtain emergency assistance after becoming temporarily lost, resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the dispatch of the student on the cross-country flight by the CFI…NTSB MIA93LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pembroke Pines, FLTotal loss of engine power caused by fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel quantity gauges and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Garrison, TXThe student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was his becoming lostNTSB ANC92LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bethel, AKThe carburetor icing conditions and the delay by the pilot in command/cfi in using carburetor heat.NTSB NYC92LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Huron, OHThe student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which led to his geographical disorientation and eventual fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a…NTSB FTW92LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Baytown, TXThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the approach in carburetor icing conditions and his improper flare during the emergency landing.NTSB ATL91LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Whiteville, NCCarburetor ice due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB MIA90LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jensen Beach, FLFuel exhaustion due to improper planning by the pilot.NTSB DEN90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bountiful, UTPower loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB MKC90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wichita, KSFuel exhaustion due to poor planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.NTSB MIA89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Picayune, MSInadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot descended from 1450 feet to 1000 feet and entered the traffic pattern. Just before turning base, he applied carburetor heat and ten seconds later the engine lost power and quit. Unsuitable terrain made the forced landing a hard landing. An…NTSB FTW88DPJ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Oklahoma City, OKThe student pilot had just returned to flying after an extended time. During the approach he failed to add carburetor heat and the engine failed when power was added. Automotive fuel was being used in the aircraft but the STC had not been complied with.NTSB MKC88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Coy, ARWhile practicing for his pvt plt check ride, the student pilot returned to the airstrip to practice takeoffs and ldgs. He lost all power on final approach, and due to aircraft on the departure end of the runway, he attempted an emergency ldg on an adjacent…NTSB LAX88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Westlake, CADuring a banner towing operation, the plt had just transferred fuel from the aux tank to the mains. Two minutes later the engine quit. A forced landing was made in a field where the acft collided with the terrain. The engine was inspected and ran for several…NTSB SEA87LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mount Vernon, WAThe aircraft's engine ceased operating due to fuel exhaustion about five miles short of the destination airport. A field was selected for the landing site. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over on freshly plowed terrain.NTSB MKC87LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Louisburg, KSThe instructor stated that he had observed the student visually check the fuel supply bu that he did not personally inspect the tanks, assuming they were full. According to the pilot, his only confirmation of full tanks was the students repeated statements…NTSB CHI86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Selfridge Ang, MIThe plt became lost at night over a large body of water and requested assistance. When identified by ATC, the acft did not have enough fuel remaining to reach an arpt. The acft suffered fuel exhaustion on final apch and was landed on a golf course 2000 ft…NTSB MIA86FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pembroke Pines, FLA witness stated that he was standing in his front yard when he heard an acft eng sputter & then completely quit. He looked up & saw the lights of the acft disappear behind trees, & moments later, he heard the acft crash. A post crash exam of the acft…NTSB CHI86LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Glidden, WIThe aircraft collided with powerlines while attempting a power off landing after engine stoppage. The fuel tanks were inspected and there was no fuel in the right tanks and only a small quantity in the lft tank. The engine was tested and found to function…NTSB CHI85LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fond Du Lac, WIThe acft nosed over in soft terrain 1/4 mile short of the rwy at fon du lac arpt following a total loss of pwr. The flt departed henderson, KY, at 1510 CDT with 26 gallons of fuel and the pwr loss occurred at 1925 CDT, 4 hrs and 15 minsafter departure. Post…NTSB LAX85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Glendale, AZThe acft lost power & nosed over while making an emergency landing in a muddy field. Investigation revealed that fuel was being siphoned from the fuel tank vent.NTSB LAX84LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Folsom Lake, CAAbout 10 min after departure a total power loss was experienced due to fuel exhaustion. Due to rough unsuitable terrain the plt elected to ditch in a nearby lake. Upon recovery of the acft about 1 gal of fuel and 5 gals of water were found in each fuel tank.…NTSB LAX84LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sedona, AZThe acft landed short of the rwy during an emergency landing. The plt said the acft ran out of fuel about 1 mile from the arpt at 6200 ft MSL. He said he miscalculated the fuel consumption due to head winds.NTSB DEN83LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Red Owl, SDBefore the flt the student pilot had checked the fuel by the gages only and had not drained the fuel sumps. He thought he had enough fuel to fly from the ranch to the training school arpt to refuel. The engine quit at 100 ft AGL after takeoff. About 1-1/2…