NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H
54 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150H, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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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\" = 353))
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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
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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" = 353))
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NTSB NYC06LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Smyrna, DEThe pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions.NTSB CHI02LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dyersville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field.NTSB ATL02LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Senoia, GAThe certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A…NTSB LAX01LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, which failed to provide an adequate fuel…NTSB LAX00LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Corona, CAThe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning which included improper fuel consumption calculations that led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB SEA00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Spangle, WAExhaustion of the fuel supply due to a leaking fuel tank system. Factors contributing to the accident were, inaccurate fuel quantity sensors, the lack of suitable terrain in the area of the forced landing, and a fence alongside the dirt upon which the pilot…NTSB NYC99LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, VAThe pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Osceola, WIthe student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contaminated with water, and the roadway encountered during the forced landing rollout.NTSB CHI98LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions.NTSB FTW97LA303Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Los Alamos, NMThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC96LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Linden, NJthe pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the checklist to ensure that the fuel selector valve was in the ON position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain airspeed…NTSB SEA95LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include icing conditions and the dark night light conditions.NTSB ATL95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB NYC95LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wheeling, WVThe student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.NTSB FTW95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Radium Springs, NMFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB CHI93LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Crescent, IAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB FTW93LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Weatherford, TXFuel exhaustion. Factors were: the pilot's failure to have the airplane serviced to capacity prior to departure, and his erroneous fuel consumption calculations.NTSB ATL93LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Monroe, NCWas the pilot's failure to determine actual fuel consumption enroute. A factor was inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot.NTSB ANC93LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Nondalton, AKThe inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot-in-command. A factor in the accident was the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent.NTSB MIA93LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power in flight…NTSB ATL92LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Elizabeth City, NCInadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB CHI91LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cadillac, MIImproper preflight, inattentiveness, failure to maintain airspeed, and poor inflight planning/decision.NTSB CHI91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Grand Haven, MIDelayed application of carburetor heat by the PIC. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions (weather) and none suitable terrain.NTSB CHI91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Niota, ILFuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.NTSB NYC91LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Freeport, PAThe pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL90LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brookley, GAFuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command.NTSB FTW90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Houston, TXFuel exhaustion due to refueling not performed.NTSB CHI89DET02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Benton Harbor, MIA misjudged approach during the execution of an emergency landing resulting in an encounter with unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors are inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and fuel starvation due to contamination.NTSB MIA88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pensacola, FLThe 3.8 hr cross country flt was uneventful, but after the flt entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for landing, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with trees & came to rest.NTSB CHI88LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mt. Pleasant, WIThe stu plt climbed to 1600 ft MSL aft tkof. Shortly aft level off, the engine stopped. He attempted an air start without success. During the forced lndg the nose wheel dug in and the acft nosed over in the soft soil. During a post crash interview, the stu…NTSB MKC88LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Siloam Springs, ARWhen the airplane was on downwind, the pilot thought he was pulling on the carburetor heat. The pilot attempted to apply power on final and found the engine was windmilling. The pilot found he had pulled the mixture instead of the carburetor heat. During the…NTSB ATL87LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lumberton, NCThe eng lost power and the plt attempted an off arpt landing. The acft nosed over during the landing roll. Records indicated that the acft had been refueled two days prior to the accident. Since that time it had been flown three and one tenth hours prior to…NTSB LAX87LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Porterville, CAA Cessna 150H collided with terrain after a loss of power. The pilot stated his tanks were indicating 1/4 when the engine quit. He further stated that he 'misjudged landing speed and elevation' and when he turned to avoid power lines, the aircraft stalled.…NTSB ATL87LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Andalusia, ALThe CFI was giving instruction to a beginning student. During preflight he noted that the lt tank fuel gauge indicated 'full' while the rt tank gauge inidated '1/2 full '. After about 40 minutes of flying the engine began to run rough, during climbout after a…NTSB CHI87LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Tinley Park, ILApproximately 3 miles short of the destination arpt the plt stated that the engine quit. The acft was lined up with a road but due to heavy traffic the plt elected to stall the acft into nearby trees. Examination of the acft by the FAA following the accident…NTSB ATL87DEG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Harrison, OHThe engine quit after takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. A ldg was made in a plowed field where the acft flipped over inverted. The CFI PIC reported that, prior to takeoff, he had calculated there was adequate fuel on board for the flt; his calculations were based…NTSB FTW87LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Portland, TXThe plt had initiated a go-around and was on a left crosswind when a loss of power occurred. A forced landing was made in 4 feet of water in the nueces bay. Post accident exam of the acft revealed both fuel tanks were empty.NTSB ATL86LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Rome, GAThe plt said he took off with about 6 gallons of automotive gas in the acft for the 14 NM trip to a local arpt. During descent for landing, the eng quit and a forced landing was made in a corn field. Post accident exam of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in…NTSB MIA86FA148Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Vero Beach, FLThe CFI & student plt were on a training flt. Witnesses heard the eng sputter, then cut out completely. One witness said he thought the plt would attempt a landing to the south, lengthwise, into a pasture bordered on all sides by trees aprx 50 ft high. The…NTSB CHI86FEI02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Strongsville, OHDuring preflight, the student pilot noticed water in the fuel tank when he checked the fuel drain. He notified his instructor, but no further action was taken. Shortly after takeoff the engine quit. An emergency landing was performed in a parking lot and one…NTSB LAX86LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · San Andreas, CAThe acft nosed over during a forced landing in a fld aprx 2 miles west of calaveras county arpt. The post-accident wreckage examination disclosed no evidence of fuel in the fuel tanks. The student plt stated that he was on the final leg of a solo x-country…NTSB LAX85FUQ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Sylmar, CAThe acft eng quit during a return from a x-country flt. The plt stated that nearing the end of his flt the acft encountered turbulence over the mts and he climbed to 7500 ft in search of smoother air. Shortly afterwards he started a slow descent from 7500 ft…NTSB BFO85LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · South Hill, VAWhile on a solo cross country flight the student pilot became disorientated after about 60MIN of flt. He atmptd to call in the blind on guard. Freq. Both danville and roanok fss's responded to his calls but were unable to establish 2 way commo with the plt.…NTSB ATL85LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bumpass, VAVFR plt was using VOR airway navigation. He arrived in the vicinity of destination after dark and attempted to locate the arpt by flying a radial from the VOR; however, he used the 230 degree radial (published radial is 237 degrees). Further, the arpt is…NTSB NYC84FNE04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150H · Burlington, CTThe plt reported he 'picked up the acft after annual inspection', performed a preflt, made a standard run-up & took off in calm air conditions. After clmbing about 500 to 600 ft, the eng lost power & subsequently, the acft crash landed in a marsh. The plt was…NTSB CHI84LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Menomonie, WIThe plt was disoriented during a x-country and circled the wrong area looking for an arpt until low fuel demanded a landing. During the approach the engine quit and the acft nosed over in a bean field during landing.NTSB ATL84LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jessup, GAThe acft landed off the rwy during a forced landing following a power loss. Wx conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CHI84LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · La Crosse, WIThe acft was ditched in lake onalaska after the engine quit about 1 mile short of destination. After the accident the acft was pulled from the lake and examined. The 3 FAA inspectors who examined the acft verified that there was not enough fuel in the acft to…NTSB LAX83FA442Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Venice, CAThe acft ditched in the ocean after losing power while towing a banner. The pilot stated that the eng quit while the acft was over land. He turned toward the ocean and managed to start the engine 2 times for a brief period while descending. The propeller…NTSB SEA83LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Yakima, WAThe acft nosed over during an off airport forced landing. The student pilot had checked with her father and flight instructor for her cross-country flight. Her father supplied information on the fuel supply and the student and instructor used this information…