NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F, TX
142 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 150F · Weslaco, TXNTSB CEN25LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · McKinney, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.NTSB CEN24LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Castroville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low…NTSB CEN23LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN23LA136AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Hillsboro, TXSubstantial damage for reasons undetermined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN19LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Granite Shoals, TXThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Killeen, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap…NTSB CEN18LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Midland, TXThe improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.NTSB CEN17LA298Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bullard, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sterling City, TXThe pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over.NTSB GAA15CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Harlingen, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN09LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Palenstine, TXThe failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.NTSB CEN09CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Trenton, TXThe pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB DFW06FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Levelland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind.NTSB FTW02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Worth, TXthe partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00TA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Livingston, TXThe total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jasper, TXFailure of the pilot to ensure that the other person (outside the airplane) remained clear of the operating propeller, and failure of the other person to maintain awareness of the hazardous condition. A factor relating to the accident was: the other person…NTSB FTW96FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Galveston, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to sufficient altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, foggy weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience, his lack of recent…NTSB FTW93LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Garrison, TXThe student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was his becoming lostNTSB FTW93LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Vernon, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the stall/mush.NTSB FTW92LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Granbury, TXThe pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.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 FTW89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Powell, TXThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.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 FTW88LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Temple, TXAfter the descent, the pilot applied power and the engine started running rough. The pilot was able to get the engine running at full power within several minutes but it quit completely approximately 3 to 4 miles from the airport. The airplane was landed in…NTSB FTW87LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Red Oak, TXThe pilot stated the aircraft did not appear to lift properly. It gained about 50 feet altitude after liftoff but then settled back to the ground. The departure runway was concrete and was 1200 feet in length. The field elevation was 650 feet MSL and the…NTSB FTW87FA047Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Rio Vista, TXPrivate pilot of Cessna 150K experienced partial power loss after departing private strip near Rio Vista, TX. Pilot attempted to return for landing. After take off he was unablle to sustain climb. Aircraft hit utility pole, aircraft control was lost and…NTSB FTW84LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Pearland, TXDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 150 feet AGL while the aircraft was climbing. The pilot made an emergency landing in a field 1/2 mile from the airport. The engine was later test run and no malfunctons noted that would account for the power loss.NTSB FTW82DA126Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Corpus Christi, TXThe pilot stated that he had just finished washing his aircraft and was flying around the airport to dry it off. After takeoff the pilot realized that one of the aileron gust locks had not been removed. A normal landing was attempted, and while on final…NTSB FTW81DPD38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Fort Worth, TXNTSB FTW80DRG53Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Portland, TXNTSB FTW80FRG38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dilley, TXNTSB FTW80DPD25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Graham, TXNTSB FTW80DPA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Mckinney, TXNTSB FTW79FPA27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Rowlett, TXNTSB FTW79FA084Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Pearsall, TXNTSB FTW79FPA08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Rockwall, TXNTSB FTW78DRA14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 15OF · Houston, TXNTSB FTW78FRA11Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Pearland, TXNTSB FTW77FRA34Accident · 1 fatalClosedBoeing A75N1 · Tomball, TXNTSB FTW77DRA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Texas City, TXNTSB FTW76DRG58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cuero, TXNTSB FTW76DRG47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fischer, TXNTSB FTW76FRA19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Morgan'S Point, TXNTSB FTW76AF026Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Monahans, TXNTSB FTW76DRJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lake O' Pines, TXNTSB FTW75FRG29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Mathis, TXNTSB FTW75DPD12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Goldthwaite, TXNTSB FTW75DRJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Nacogdoches, TX