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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G

23 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150G, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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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NTSB SEA07LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pahrump, NVThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-150G · Enterprise, ALThe CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over.Apr 10, 2007 · N6380S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mountain View, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff.Aug 9, 2005 · N4080J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-G · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 28, 2004 · N493RA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Jeykll Island, GAThe pilot's preflight planning and the mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel exhaustion.Oct 6, 2003 · N4662X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Hope, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 15, 2003 · N493RA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenosha, WIThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Middleton, IDLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 18, 2000 · N3054S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Perry, FLThe improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power.Jun 27, 1998 · N2622J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sonoma, CAThe instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and subsequent inadequate supervision of the situation to simulate an engine failure on takeoff, as well as both pilot's not maintaining a visual lookout. A related factor was the diverted…Mar 26, 1998 · N2952J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gulf Shores, ALInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Salem, ARPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 7, 1993 · N2225J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Arden, NCThe loss of engine power, and the pilot's premature flare during landing, which resulted in a landing stall. Factors were the high obstructions (trees) trees near the landing site, and the uphill terrain conditionsApr 29, 1993 · N2971J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Benton, ARA loss of engine power for unknown reasons.Aug 28, 1991 · N8482J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Villa Rica, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 25, 1991 · N3798J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in an engine failure due to carburetor ice and a subsequent off airport landing in unsuitable terrain.Feb 12, 1991 · N2859S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · La Belle, FLTotal loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Feb 7, 1991 · N2481J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Manchester, MILoss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.Jul 3, 1990 · N4690X · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Clinton, MDPilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls.Apr 23, 1990 · N8689J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rockford, ILShortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL, pilot reports the engine lost power, aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and collided with the ground. Inspection of the aircraft and magnetos did not disclose any discrepancies other than possible coil deterioration.Nov 28, 1986 · N8703S · DestroyedNTSB MKC85LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Camdenton, MOThe pilot and son were on a personal cross-country flight when the engine quit. The airplane nosed forward to the inverted position during the landing roll. The reason for the engine failure could not be determined.Aug 30, 1985 · N3240J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Asotin, WAWhile maneuvering, the aircrafts engine sputtered and then quit. During forced landing on a freshly plowed field, the aircrafts nose wheel dug in and collapsed. The acircraft nosed over. The aircraft was examined by an a & p mechanic and no abnormalities…Jun 29, 1985 · N3814J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Glendale, AZThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that while the student was practicing a full power climb, the eng began a smooth, but relatively rapid, decrease in power to about idle RPM or less. All attempts to restore power were to no avail. An emergency landing was…Mar 26, 1983 · N6319S · Substantial damage