NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G
25 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150G, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 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 ('2071816')
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\" = 220))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071816')
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" = 220))
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 SEA05LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Augusta, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident.NTSB ATL03LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Montgomery, ALThe in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.NTSB ANC02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…NTSB FTW01LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Denham Springs, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.NTSB ATL01LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pell City, ALThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB IAD00LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Conesus, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning.NTSB NYC99FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Watertown, NYThe pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses.NTSB FTW98LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Claremore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI97LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Franklin, INthe instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, and the trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB MIA97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Raleigh, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB NYC96LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Turner, MEthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole.NTSB IAD96LA076Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Welch, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.NTSB ANC94LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB BFO94LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Troy, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. A factor is crosswinds.NTSB LAX94LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Truckee, CAThe pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).NTSB SEA94LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kirkland, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.NTSB LAX92LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Galt, CAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision by selecting an improper cruise altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's fatigue due to lack of sleep.NTSB NYC90LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Duanesburg, NYThe failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the student pilot and apply corrective action in a timely manner.NTSB BFO86LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Selbyville, DEThe acft impacted trees while attempting to release a banner at the drop zone. The acft was reportedly equipped with separate towing and release mechanisms, so that up to four banners could be towed in succession without the acft having to land. The plt…NTSB ATL85FA243Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Selma, ALAcft took off from sod strip on hot humid day near max weight. PIC said he used 10 degrees flaps and was airborne. At about runway mid point. When over first tree line after passing threshold acft descended. When over brown terrain acft climbed. When over…NTSB ATL85LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Tarboro, NCThe plt was attempting a simulated emergency landing on an ag airstrip & collided with several unmarked power lines while on final approach. The student plt was not authorized to land at the ag strip according to his flight instructor.NTSB MKC84LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Troy, KSShortly after takeoff the acft collided with wires and crashed. The plt had tried to fly under the wires because the acft would not climb over them. Investigation revealed that the acft was overloaded and out of balance by having 2 minorpassengers in the…NTSB CHI84LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Williamston, MISome cows ran into the path of the acft during takeoff. The plt turned as soon as airborne to avoid the animals and had to turn again to avoid powerlines. In this maneuvering the acfts left wing hit a tree and the acft cartwheeled.NTSB FTW82DA376Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150C · Inez, TXPilot aborted downwind landing after overshooting. During go-around he flew under a powerline and collided with trees and a fence.NTSB MKC82DA125Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150G · Bonner Springs, KSThe aircraft was flown from a private airstrip at maximum gross weight and an uphill takeoff run. The pilot stated he could not maintain airspeed. During a turn to make an emergency landing the left wing contacted a utility wire and the aircraft was…