NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H, CA
147 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150H. 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
| 1968 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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.\"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 ('2071818'))
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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 ('2071818'))
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NTSB WPR25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR22LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Vacaville, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB WPR21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX05LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pauma Valley, CAthe loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent.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 LAX00LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · El Monte, CAA cracked No. 2 engine cylinder, which led to a loss of power. A factor was the ditch in the forced landing area.NTSB LAX99LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Yuba City, CAA total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of a cylinder's exhaust valve. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the forced landing site. The reason for the fatigue could not be determined.NTSB LAX96LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · San Carlos, CAThe failure of the flaps to retract due to the installation of an incorrect fuse and the inadequate maintenance/inspections performed on the system; and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing,…NTSB LAX96LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Angels Camp, CAThe attempt by the pilot to operate the aircraft with a float known to be leaking. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the operation of float equipped aircraft.NTSB LAX96LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Imperial, CAthe student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the…NTSB LAX94LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sacramento, CAthe child's disregard for prescribed safety procedures which was compounded by the diminishing lighting conditions existing at the time, and her lack of familiarity with an aviation environment.NTSB LAX94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dardanelle, CAThe pilot misjudged the local weather. The wind conditions and the pilot's inability to compensate for the strong downdraft wind conditions were factors.NTSB LAX93LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · San Diego, CAThe failure of the wing flap control due to the improper type of fuse installed by unidentified persons. Factors relating to this accident were the flap motor partial failure due to corrosion and the total failure of the fuse due to the wrong type amperage.NTSB LAX92FA112Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · N. Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude maneuvers as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing his work locale, and his failure to…NTSB LAX91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his aircraft and a hanger while taxiing. The failure of airport maintenance personnel to maintain taxiway markings was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX90LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Goleta, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying 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 LAX88LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Fullerton, CAAs the aircraft began its initial climb after takeoff, the engine began to run rough and the pilot elected to land on a street. The aircraft impacted street signs during the ground roll and collided with the street curbing. Post acc investigation revealed the…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 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 LAX85LA359Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · San Jose, CAThe pilot stated he was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern when the engine quit. He was unable to glide to the runway and landed in a construction area where the aircraft collided with a dirt pile and flipped over. He further stated that he had flown…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 LAX85LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ukiah, CAOn initial takeoff roll, plt allowed acft to drift left while attention was focused on the airspeed indicator. When drift was noted, plt cut power and applied brakes but acft collided with VASI lights.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 LAX83FUA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Long Beach, CAWhile turning downwind in a closed pattern the eng lost power. The acft crash landed in a risidential street & struck power lines & poles. A portion of the sponge material attached to the carburetor inlet screen had become detached & lodged in the throat of…NTSB LAX83LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Columbia, CAThe acft stalled into the top of a large oak tree during an attempted go-around. The pilot had been unable to maintain alignment during landing and to avoid collision with parked aircraft decided to go-around. The terrain was rising in thedirection of…NTSB LAX82FVG29Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, CAThe purpose of the flight was to "shakedown" the aircraft and to break in a newly overhauled engine. A thorough preflight was made and some water was drained from the fuel tanks. (The aircraft had not been flown for some period of time.) While climbing after…NTSB LAX81FVG50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Georgetown, CANTSB LAX81FUG07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rialto, CANTSB LAX81FUM09Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Crest, CANTSB LAX80FA125Accident · 2 fatalClosedSkybolt 01 · Rialto, CANTSB LAX80FA124Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Fullerton, CANTSB LAX80DVG41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Colusa, CANTSB LAX79FUM27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ramona, CANTSB OAK79DVG52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chico, CANTSB LAX79FUA01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Long Beach, CANTSB OAK78DVA78Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Tulare, CANTSB OAK78DVG32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rio Vista, CANTSB LAX77FUA19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Huntington Bch, CANTSB OAK77FVD44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Oakland, CANTSB LAX77FUQ33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Tujunga, CANTSB LAX77FA043Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Van Nuys, CANTSB OAK77FVA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · San Joaquin, CANTSB OAK77DVD20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hayward, CANTSB LAX77FUQ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Van Nuys, CANTSB OAK77DVG07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Manton, CANTSB LAX76FUA21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Yorba Linda, CANTSB LAX76DUG38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hemet, CANTSB LAX76FUG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Upland, CA