NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F, CA
210 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150F. 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
| 1965 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071814'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071814'))
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 WPR26LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Temecula, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR25LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150F · Tracy, CAOn June 28, 2025, about 1420 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N6744F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Tracy Municipal Airport (TCY), Tracy, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR21LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Riverside, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Davis City, CAA total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated…NTSB WPR19LA155Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Garberville, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18FA244Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Redding, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the wing flaps for…NTSB WPR12LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jackson, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB LAX03CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Reedley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB LAX03FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Julian, CAan in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Windsor, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's excessive airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing, and, his failure to ensure that his seat locking pin was engaged, which caused his seat to move backwards during the touchdown and resulted in his loss of directional control.NTSB LAX96LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Placerville, CAthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear surrounding terrain. A factor was the pilot's intentional buzzing.NTSB LAX95LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Carlsbad, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a stall and a subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB LAX94LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Borrego Springs, CA1) the pilot's decision to takeoff in an aircraft with a known, yet unresolved, engine performance deficiency, and 2) the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering back to the runway. A factor in the accident was the weld repair of…NTSB LAX92LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lancaster, CAThe pilot misjudging the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB LAX91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Diego, CAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern; maintain control of the aircraft and the inadvertent stall mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited total expereince.NTSB LAX90LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Franklin, CAThe fixed base operator mechanic used improper bolt/nut during repair of the elevator system.NTSB LAX89LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Santa Maria, CADuring a pleasure flight, the airplane was being flown along a ridgeline while the pilot and passenger were looking for an old airplane wreck. The pilot was distracted and did not notice the airplane was entering a canyon and rising terrain. When the pilots…NTSB LAX88FA308Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Chino, CAPilot's in flight loss of control of the aircraft during a banner pickup sequence.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 LAX88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Hayfork, CAAfter landing and taxiing to parking, the pilot heard a noise, the pilot exited the airplane and noticed a fire in the engine compartment area. The airplane was consumed by fire shortly thereafter.NTSB LAX88LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Carmel Valley, CAThe plt & passenger were on a flt to an arpt with a 2475' rwy & a displaced threshold of 665'. The plt rprtd that when he entered the apch to lnd on rwy 11, the acft was higher than necessary. He contd the apch, but when the acft had not touched down, after…NTSB LAX87LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bermuda Dunes, CAThe flt encountered strong head winds while cruising x-country at 6000 ft MSL. The engine lost power aprx 14 miles east of the intended destination and during descent toward the destination the power returned several times but could not be maintained. The…NTSB LAX86LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hesperia, CAThe student pilot and passenger departed carble airport (ccb), upland, CA, on a visual flight rules personal flight to bullhead city, Arizona. The student plt reported while approaching Hesperia, CA at about 7,500 ft m.s.l. the engine began to experience an…NTSB LAX85FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lee Vining, CAThe acft collided below the crest of an 8100 ft (MSL) mtn on a flt from mammoth-june lakes arpt (mmh), mammoth, CA, to reno, NV, while executing a left turn course reversal. There were no witnesses to the accident. Witnesses reported seeing the acft flying at…NTSB LAX84IA188Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Riverside, CAN6496M executed a takeoff on taxiway 'a' & collided with Cessna N7831F holding short of rwy 09 at taxiway 'h'.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 LAX83FVA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Coulterville, CAThe pilot made two telephone calls to the fss requesting wx briefings for a VFR flt to medford, OR. He was provided with a summary of the current and forecast wx for his route and destination. He was advised that VFR flt was not recommended for that day. The…NTSB OAK79DVG34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Grizzly Island, CANTSB LAX79FUM10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Julian, CANTSB OAK78FVA80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Fowler, CANTSB LAX78FUA26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Fullerton, CANTSB LAX78FUQ26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Pacoima, CANTSB UNK77X0109Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lancaster, CANTSB OAK77DVA43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Madera, CANTSB LAX77FWG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chino, CANTSB OAK76FVA86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Selma, CANTSB OAK76DVG52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fall Rvr Mills, CANTSB LAX76DVA29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pixley, CANTSB LAX7LFUM04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Escondido, CANTSB LAX75AL068Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Newhall, CANTSB LAX75FUD06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hawthorne, CANTSB OAK75DVD41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Fremont, CANTSB LAX75DUM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sn Luis Obispo, CANTSB LAX75FUG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Ontario, CANTSB OAK75DVG37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pope Valley, CANTSB LAX75FNG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · La Verne, CANTSB LAX75AL026Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Santa Maria, CANTSB OAK75AP008Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Bear Valley, CA