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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G, FL

71 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19662026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G, FL per year, 1966–2026: 71 cases
1966	2
1967	10
1968	12
1969	6
1970	5
1971	2
1972	4
1973	5
1974	1
1975	2
1976	2
1978	1
1979	3
1981	1
1988	1
1989	1
1990	2
1991	1
1993	1
1995	1
1997	1
1998	1
2007	1
2008	1
2010	2
2012	1
2024	1

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Query with SQL

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" = 'FL' 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 ERA24LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Parkland, FLA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Quincy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating…Jan 23, 2012 · N73JK · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.Apr 4, 2010 · N4655X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · St. Augustine, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 10, 2008 · N2490J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Miami, FLThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 2, 2007 · N682RA · Substantial damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB MIA97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · St. Petersburg, FLthe student pilot's improper level off.Apr 3, 1997 · N2402J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA95LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Archer, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 7, 1995 · N3888J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Deland, FLFailure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout. Factors related to the accident were: the conflicting right traffic pattern procedures for landing that were briefed to the Boeing E75 pilot by the owner of the airstrip, and failure of both pilots…Sep 23, 1993 · N43320 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · La Belle, FLTotal loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Feb 7, 1991 · N2481J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marathon, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor.Oct 30, 1990 · N3220J · Destroyed NTSB MIA90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marianna, FLThe pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.May 20, 1990 · N6348S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marathon, FLThe pilot's misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the location of the parked aircraft.Sep 12, 1989 · N3220J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA88LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Keystone Height, FLWhile on a personal flt during the seventh touch & go landing, the acft bounced & drifted off the left side of the rwy. The plt added power & rolled the acft into a right bank to correct this but the right wing collided with terrain. The acft then nosed over…Jul 16, 1988 · N3983J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81FA122Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Ponce De Leon, FLSep 23, 1981 · N3836J · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DLD91Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Yeehaw Jct, FLSep 7, 1979 · N2868S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FA111Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · W Palm Beach, FLAug 4, 1979 · N5111G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FKT53Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLApr 11, 1979 · N3231X · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FLA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tallahasse, FLMar 25, 1978 · N3007S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Riverview, FLNov 3, 1976 · N3209J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DLA58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pensacola, FLJul 25, 1976 · N8402J · Destroyed NTSB MIA75DLD80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Groveland, FLJun 1, 1975 · N6274S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM052Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Vilano Beach, FLFeb 1, 1975 · N2826S · Destroyed NTSB MIA74FLD63Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Candler, FLFeb 5, 1974 · N8532J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74AM035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Titusville, FLOct 17, 1973 · N1642M · Destroyed NTSB MIA74DLA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Marianna, FLAug 31, 1973 · N2944J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLA39Accident · No injuriesClosedOwl-Stol 150 · Palatka, FLMay 27, 1973 · N6358S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD67Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Silver Spring, FLMar 28, 1973 · N1641M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKT61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Miami Shores, FLFeb 7, 1973 · N2707S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLD01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Jensen Beach, FLJul 9, 1972 · N6339S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FKT77Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLMay 19, 1972 · N6382S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLA40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Destin, FLApr 14, 1972 · N6240S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72AM065Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150G · San Mateo, FLJan 6, 1972 · N3642J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DLA18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Micanopy, FLOct 28, 1971 · N3281J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Quincy, FLJul 24, 1971 · N4755X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLD30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Vero Beach, FLOct 31, 1970 · N6374S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLD04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Sarasota, FLJul 18, 1970 · N3234X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70AM097Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Miami, FLJun 17, 1970 · N4778X · Destroyed NTSB MIA70DLA14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Milton, FLApr 3, 1970 · N4022J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70FLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Archer, FLMar 23, 1970 · N4675X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0166Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Hollywood, FLSep 24, 1969 · N8648J · Destroyed NTSB MIA70D0148Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tarpon Spgs, FLSep 9, 1969 · N3281J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0033Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Hialeah, FLJun 27, 1969 · N2479J · Destroyed NTSB MIA69D0411Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · St.Petersburg, FLMar 20, 1969 · N2251J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69A0042Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150G · Pahokee, FLJan 25, 1969 · N2983S · Destroyed NTSB MIA69F0343Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Opa Locka, FLJan 22, 1969 · N4032J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0239Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pensacola, FLNov 28, 1968 · N8335J · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0266Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Opa Locka, FLNov 20, 1968 · N4636X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0265Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · W Palm Beach, FLNov 18, 1968 · N3742J · Substantial damage