NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150H, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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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 ('2071818')
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\" = 260))
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 ('2071818')
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" = 260))
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 LAX03LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dyer, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC02LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Smithville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty windsNTSB CHI00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank.NTSB SEA98LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees.NTSB FTW96LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Los Lunas, NMthe pilot's improper weather evaluation. Factors were the dust devil and the turbulence.NTSB CHI91LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · New Hudson, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind.NTSB ATL91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arlington, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was gusty winds.NTSB CHI90LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hawley, MNThe failure of the PIC to retain control of the airplane during the landing sequence.NTSB CHI90LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Plainwell, MIForeign object (ice), which jammed the right wheel. A factor related to the accident was: the snowbank.NTSB CHI90LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sullivan, INThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gust and lack of total experience.NTSB LAX89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Napa, CAThe cfi's delay in aborting the takeoff, leading to a loss of directional control.NTSB LAX87LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marana, AZThe student pilot lost control of the airplane during landing roll on rwy 30. He indicated that the winds were from 280 deg at 9 KTS gusting to 12 KTS. The airplane veered right departing the rwy. The nose gear subsequently collapsed in rough and uneven…NTSB FTW87LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Palestine, TXDuring flare/touchdown the pilot lost control of the aircraft due to a crosswind. The pilot attempted a go-around but contacted some trees off the right side of the runway causing substantial damage to the wings, tail and landing gear.NTSB MIA87LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Tchula, MSThe plt stated that while attempting to land at a crop dusting strip he inadvertently landed off to the side of the runway in a plowed field, flipped over and came to rest inverted.NTSB MKC87LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Flippin, ARWhile the student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings, the airplane ran off the side of the runway, hit a ditch and flipped forward to the inverted position. The pilot stated he thought one of the brakes had locked. There was no signs of excessive…NTSB LAX86FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Phoenix, AZThe plt performed 1 normal touch & go operation, & touched down normally on the second planed touch & go which was to terminate with a right dep out of the pattern. After touchdown, witnesses observed the acft roll straight along the rwy centerline for about…NTSB LAX86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Tucson, AZThe pilot stated that after lowering the nosewheel during the landing, he heard a 'popping sound' and immediately raised the nosewheel off the runway. After the aircraft slowed and the pilot could no longer hold the nosewheel off, the aircraft veered to the…NTSB DEN86LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · West Fargo, NDAccording to the student plt, he was practicing touch and go landings, when the acft veered off the side of the rwy and contacted a snow bank. The plt indicated he had a total flt time of apx 23 hrs, including 1.5 hrs solo. This was his third solo flt.NTSB CHI84LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Indianapolis, INThe plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the window popped open. At about that time, the acft began traveling to the left side of the rwy, but the plt elected to continue the takeoff. While in a nose high attitude to takeoff, the aft fuselage contacted a…NTSB FTW84LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sunray, TXDuring initial climb, at an altitude of 8 to 10 ft AGL, the student plt reported experiencing 'turbulence like a down draft' & the acft settled back to the rwy. Believing that insufficient rwy remained to clear approaching power lines, the plt intentionally…NTSB FTW82FPD08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Saginaw, TXDuring the takeoff roll, the pilot heard a noise that was followed by a vibration at lift-off. Reportedly, the flight controls did not respond properly while the aircraft was in flight. The pilot returned for landing and held the nose gear off as long as…