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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F, PA

34 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'PA' 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

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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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

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 GAA16CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Franklin, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and…Aug 24, 2016 · N8120S · Substantial damage 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.Nov 9, 1999 · N8323G · Substantial damage 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.Jun 15, 1997 · N8080S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lehighton, PAreplacement of the flap actuating system fuse by the pilot-in-command with the flap actuating handle in the fully retracted position. This resulted in the retraction of the flaps, an inadvertent stall/mush, and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Apr 22, 1997 · N6717F · Substantial damage 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.Aug 10, 1996 · N6984F · Destroyed NTSB BFO93LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Knoxville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to plow the runway adequately.Feb 27, 1993 · N8958S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · West Chester, PAThe pilot preflighted the aircraft and performed a runup before takeoff. The flight departed from runway 27. When the aircraft reached about 200 feet, the engine experienced a power loss and altitude could not be maintained. The pilot elected to land in a…May 22, 1988 · N8154S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Roseville, PAWitnesses rprtd the acft flew over a pvt strip at low alt, then it began climbing over rising, wooded terrain. Subsequently, the acft would not outclimb the terrain & it crashed into the treetops. No preimpact mechanical problem was found.Jul 5, 1987 · N7933F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHA25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Weatherly, PAMay 24, 1978 · N8338G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Cooperstown, PASep 25, 1976 · N6245R · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FHD01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Philadelphia, PAJul 6, 1974 · N6953F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FGM30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Monroeville, PAJan 26, 1972 · N8716S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FGT07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Elysburg, PAJan 6, 1972 · N6869F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Valencia, PAMay 31, 1971 · N7142F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC71FGM46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Monroeville, PAMay 16, 1971 · N8562G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70DHG04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sayre, PAApr 12, 1970 · N8152S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0230Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Wellsboro, PADec 13, 1969 · N7933F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70D0001Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kng Of Prussia, PANov 30, 1969 · N7960F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC70F0211Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Irwin, PANov 7, 1969 · N8048S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69A0098Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Mechanicsburg, PAApr 27, 1969 · N8063F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC69F0408Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Monroeville, PAApr 26, 1969 · N3128X · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0486Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Prospectville, PAMay 25, 1968 · N8311G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68F0409Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Connellsville, PAMar 29, 1968 · N8040F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68D0436Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sharon, PAMar 27, 1968 · N6911F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68A0097Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150F · New Castle, PAFeb 6, 1968 · N8364G · Destroyed NTSB NYC67F0628Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Duncannon, PAApr 29, 1967 · N8716S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0596Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Collegeville, PAApr 22, 1967 · N8248S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0573Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Franklin, PAMar 24, 1967 · N8040F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0563Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wash-Crossing, PAMar 15, 1967 · N8635S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67F0535Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Minersville, PAFeb 19, 1967 · N6593F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0481Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bethel, PAFeb 5, 1967 · N7721F · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67A0102Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Fombell, PAJan 18, 1967 · N7754F · Destroyed NTSB NYC67F0377Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hiladelphia, PANov 8, 1966 · N8517G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC67D0006Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Huntingdon, PAJun 5, 1966 · N6806F · Substantial damage