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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150G, MN

38 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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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" = 'MN' 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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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 CHI08CA221Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.Jul 25, 2008 · N8668J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.Sep 18, 2002 · N2870S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rush City, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff.Jun 22, 1998 · N8450J · Destroyed NTSB CHI95FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lamberton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.Oct 2, 1994 · N3654J · Destroyed NTSB MKC90LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Two Harbors, MNPilot factor in that he failed to maintain flying speed.Apr 17, 1990 · N4020J · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pelican Rapids, MNThe exhaust valve rocker arm #1 cylinder failed in flight. The student pilot descended and landed in a wooded area. After over flying a frozen lake occupied by fishermen. The rocker arm exhibited evidence of fatigue.Jan 14, 1986 · N2495J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78DER87Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Lester Prairie, MNAug 3, 1978 · N4681X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC78FER24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Blaine, MNJan 20, 1978 · N2964S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC77DER85Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Winona, MNSep 26, 1977 · N6231S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76FER38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Intl Falls, MNNov 13, 1975 · N3314J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73DER34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Lake Elmo, MNJan 13, 1973 · N2270J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC73FER26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Anoka, MNOct 25, 1972 · N3085S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DER32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Lesueur, MNDec 5, 1971 · N2434J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72DER07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Princeton, MNJul 22, 1971 · N3653J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC72FER03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shevlin, MNJul 4, 1971 · N2846S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM51Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Clear Lake, MNMar 29, 1971 · N8671J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Lake Elmo, MNJan 6, 1971 · N3492J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Eveleth, MNJan 5, 1971 · N2742S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC71FDM40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Arden Hills, MNDec 23, 1970 · N3738J · Destroyed NTSB MKC70DDM04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · St.Paul, MNFeb 8, 1970 · N3085S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70FDM08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Crystal, MNFeb 6, 1970 · N8680J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70DDM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · W Bear Lake, MNJan 31, 1970 · N6231S · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0189Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Cannon Falls, MNSep 10, 1969 · N4610X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC70D0010Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rush City, MNMay 18, 1969 · N3199J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0265Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Anoka, MNNov 8, 1968 · N8523J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0378Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Avon, MNOct 10, 1968 · N3877J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0067Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · St Cloud, MNJul 14, 1968 · N3252J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC69D0065Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waseca, MNJul 13, 1968 · N4772X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0391Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rosemount, MNDec 16, 1967 · N2484J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0376Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wykoff, MNDec 3, 1967 · N8671J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0272Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Worthington, MNSep 28, 1967 · N3365J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67A0092Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D35 · So.St-Paul, MNJun 28, 1967 · N2930B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0028Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Canyon, MNJun 17, 1967 · N8693J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0018Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Pine City, MNJun 14, 1967 · N3322J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68D0113Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Savage, MNJun 12, 1967 · N3464J · Substantial damage NTSB MKC68F0017Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · St.Paul, MNJun 11, 1967 · N4669X · Substantial damage NTSB MKC67D0413Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bigg Falls, MNJan 19, 1967 · N3180J · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0955Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310B · Hopkins, MNDec 8, 1964 · N547M · Substantial damage