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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150F, WA

60 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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR23LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Chelan, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.Jul 18, 2023 · N300SS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Wishram, WAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Jun 7, 2023 · N7155F · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Puyallup, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 26, 2022 · N6492F · Substantial damage NTSB GAA19CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Renton, WAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.Jun 4, 2019 · N8685S · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15FA268Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Port Townsend, WAThe loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to…Sep 28, 2015 · N8529G · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA430Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Snohomish, WAThe failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.Sep 17, 2012 · N8130F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Arlington, WAA fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor.Jun 3, 2001 · N546M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA98LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fife, WAThe fracture separation of an exhaust valve head, followed by the total failure of the associated piston. A factor was the soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.Feb 24, 1998 · N8794G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Spiden Island, WAthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable airstrip for the landing and subsequent takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with an embankment and trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the short, wet,…Apr 13, 1996 · N171RJ · Substantial damage NTSB SEA88FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Skykomish, WAThe noninstrument rated pilot was attempting to follow us highway 2 westbound across the cascades mountains. According to several witnesses upon cresting the stevens pass area at an altitude of 4300 feet MSL (approximately 250 feet AGL) he encountered low…Jun 29, 1988 · N2RE · Destroyed 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.Sep 27, 1987 · N8751S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Prosser, WAAccording to the pilot shortly after departure the engine began running rough for the second time. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road he was familiar with. During the landing flare, with a gusty crosswind, directional control…Dec 17, 1983 · N6841F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83FA186Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bellingham, WAThe plt & passenger departed on a local sight-seeing flt. While flying low over the narrow part of lake samish, the acftcollided with a power line, then crashed in the water. The power lines were 129 ft above the water at the lowest point.Aug 27, 1983 · N7751F · Destroyed NTSB SEA83LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Anacortes, WAThe uncertificated plt had made several attempts to land when he struck a tree in the approach path with the right wing. The acft then left the area for a short period of time, returned & made what was described as a bumpy landing. The acft use was…Apr 6, 1983 · N6720F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FA017Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Puyallup, WAJan 23, 1981 · N6942F · Destroyed NTSB SEA80FA001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Arlington, WAOct 7, 1979 · N3033X · Destroyed NTSB SEA79FYP22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Mead, WAMay 22, 1979 · N3092X · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYE16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Seattle, WAMar 3, 1979 · N8529G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Lynden, WAJul 30, 1978 · N6735F · Destroyed NTSB SEA76DYE35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Ashford, WAApr 10, 1976 · N8160F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYE31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waldron Island, WAFeb 1, 1975 · N8441G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYE13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lynden, WAAug 24, 1974 · N8671S · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS010Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vancouver, WAAug 24, 1974 · N1445Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA75DYG04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Selah, WAJul 20, 1974 · N6822F · Destroyed NTSB SEA75FYE03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Buckley, WAJul 16, 1974 · N7777F · Destroyed NTSB SEA74FYG14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150F · La Crosse, WASep 4, 1973 · N8678S · Destroyed NTSB SEA74FYC08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vancouver, WAAug 7, 1973 · N7962F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FYE26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mt Vernon, WAMar 18, 1972 · N6410F · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS029Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Lynnwood, WAJan 30, 1972 · N8131F · Destroyed NTSB SEA72DYE10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Edison, WAAug 16, 1971 · N150PW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70A0022Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Cougar, WANov 17, 1969 · N8879G · Destroyed NTSB SEA70D0086Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tacoma, WAAug 21, 1969 · N6533F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0221Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pullman, WAMar 25, 1969 · N8974S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0215Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Orchards, WAMar 14, 1969 · N7854F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0166Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gig Harbor, WADec 8, 1968 · N8846G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0124Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ephrata, WASep 29, 1968 · N7183F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0099Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Friday Harbr, WAAug 30, 1968 · N6720F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0070Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kent, WAAug 9, 1968 · N3530L · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0001Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kent, WAMay 30, 1968 · N6260R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68F0292Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lester, WAMar 17, 1968 · N7022F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0225Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Renton, WANov 22, 1967 · N6849F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0135Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Everett, WAAug 11, 1967 · N6511F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68F0068Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Moses Lake, WAAug 5, 1967 · N8652G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0022Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Inchelium, WAJul 4, 1967 · N8184F · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0056Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Renton, WAJun 9, 1967 · N8799S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67A0063Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Bremerton, WAMay 8, 1967 · N7077F · Destroyed NTSB SEA67D0355Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Angeles, WAApr 27, 1967 · N7724F · Destroyed NTSB SEA67D0229Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Seattle, WAJan 24, 1967 · N8081S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67A0041Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150F · Ndavenport, WADec 6, 1966 · N8888S · Destroyed NTSB SEA67D0201Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Colton, WANov 22, 1966 · N8974S · Substantial damage