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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G, CA

147 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150G. 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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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G, CA per year, 1966–2026: 147 cases
1966	3
1967	21
1968	17
1969	15
1970	12
1971	14
1972	9
1973	7
1974	6
1975	4
1976	4
1977	3
1978	3
1979	1
1980	3
1981	2
1983	1
1984	2
1987	1
1990	2
1991	1
1992	4
1993	1
1995	1
1996	1
1997	2
1998	2
1999	1
2001	1
2003	1
2006	1
2012	1

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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" = 'CA' 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 ('2071816')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('2071816'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('2071816'))
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 WPR12CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Madera, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Aug 26, 2012 · N6346S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Eureka, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.Dec 6, 2006 · N3394J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Angwin, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Aug 12, 2003 · N8515J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditions. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of his flight limitations, special VFR, and not obtaining a…Mar 21, 2001 · N733JG · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Gorman, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions beneath a low ceiling in mountainous terrain.Apr 22, 1999 · N3403J · Destroyed NTSB LAX98LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Oroville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot.Apr 25, 1998 · N3376J · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB LAX97LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Palos Verdes, CALoss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the aircraft's fuel supply.Aug 9, 1997 · N3084S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Barstow, CAThe student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring.Jul 7, 1997 · N458AE · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Auburn, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.Mar 2, 1996 · N8662J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Riverdale, CAFuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor.Jun 30, 1995 · N3421J · Substantial damage 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).Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · Destroyed NTSB LAX92LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Woodland, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the students lack of total experience and the soft nature of the recently plowed field the aircraft encountered.Aug 29, 1992 · N2421J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA366Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fresno, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat.Aug 27, 1992 · N3015S · Substantial damage 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.Apr 16, 1992 · N6213S · Destroyed NTSB LAX92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, CAThe failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced…Feb 11, 1992 · N8580J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Point Mugu, CAThe pilot's disregard of the available wind information. Contributing to this accident was a high tail wind.Dec 20, 1991 · N8572J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fresno, CAThe pilots intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: the foggy weather conditions; spatial disorientation; and the pilot's over confidence in his own personal…Dec 14, 1990 · N4651X · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Columbia, CAPoor planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 3, 1990 · N4687X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Oakland, CAAt the end of a cross country flt, the plt had just been cleared to land when the engine sputtered then quit. Unable to land at the arpt the plt made an emergency landing on a road where the acft collided with the terrain and nosed over. Inspection of the…Jul 15, 1987 · N3487J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA456Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Apple Valley, CAThe student was receiving instruction in soft field landings & rudder control during the landing roll-out. A downwind approach was made to rwy 18 which had a downward gradient of 1.5%. Flaps were used for the approach & the acft touched down about 1/3 of the…Aug 26, 1984 · N76VP · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Corona, CAThe eng quit & a forced landing was made in an open field. During the flare for touchdown, the eng restarted and the the landing roll was increased. The plt was unable to stop the acft before colliding with a concrete abutment. Less than 2 gal of fuel was…Jun 23, 1984 · N3770J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Oakland, CAThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt from haymond, CA to sonoma & grass valley, CA, then return to hayward. She reported that the en route time on the 1st 2 legs of the flt were increased slightly due to the wx. The acft was not refueled at either of…Mar 10, 1983 · N4025J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVD34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Honeydew, CAJul 18, 1981 · N2486J · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FUG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Victorville, CAMar 3, 1981 · N164LA · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUQ07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pacoima, CANov 22, 1980 · N3304J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Woodlake, CAJul 4, 1980 · N6236S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Corcoran, CAFeb 23, 1980 · N3261J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79DVA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Dinuba, CAJan 25, 1979 · N3435J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVM01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Watsonville, CAOct 1, 1978 · N3739J · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA057Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Concord, CASep 22, 1978 · N36762 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FVD15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Novato, CAJan 21, 1978 · N3104J · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA006Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Laguna Beach, CADec 14, 1977 · N8312J · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DVG35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dorris, CAMay 22, 1977 · N3364J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUM18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Alpine, CAFeb 21, 1977 · N733JG · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA008Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Escalon, CADec 19, 1976 · N2630J · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DVD56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Concord, CAAug 27, 1976 · N4085J · Destroyed NTSB LAX76FUA25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fullerton, CAMay 25, 1976 · N744JG · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76AP046Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Salinas, CAMar 31, 1976 · N2767S · Destroyed NTSB OAK76FVA27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Madera, CANov 11, 1975 · N2915S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUM05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bombay Beach, CASep 14, 1975 · N6302S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Franklin, CAJul 6, 1975 · N3687J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75AP034Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Tulelake, CAFeb 2, 1975 · N3117J · Destroyed NTSB OAK75FVG42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chico, CADec 25, 1974 · N3315J · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUG27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Colton, CADec 7, 1974 · N2623J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75FUA14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Catalina Is, CAOct 24, 1974 · N3754J · Destroyed NTSB LAX75DUQ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Agua Dulce, CAOct 10, 1974 · N6314S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Martell, CAAug 20, 1974 · N3202X · Destroyed NTSB OAK75DVD07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lodi, CAAug 20, 1974 · N3213J · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVM15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · San Jose, CADec 24, 1973 · N2249J · Substantial damage