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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150H, TX

71 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.

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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" = 'TX' 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')) 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\" = 'TX' 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'))
  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" = 'TX' 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'))
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 CEN21LA158Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150H · Paris, TXThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.Mar 13, 2021 · N50326 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wildorado, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2012 · N22857 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1999 · N7290S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Nemo, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent.Jan 25, 1999 · N152PA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable…Sep 6, 1998 · N22799 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98FA289Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Weslaco, TXFailure to maintain adequate airspeed by one of the pilot's on board. A factor was the low altitude.Jun 30, 1998 · N22651 · Destroyed NTSB FTW95LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Rockport, TXThe loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.May 16, 1995 · N22086 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW95LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Monahans, TXThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the icing conditions.Dec 27, 1994 · N6417S · Destroyed 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.Sep 4, 1993 · N23192 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Adkins, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the student's diverted attention from the open engine inspection doorFeb 20, 1993 · N6623S · Substantial damage NTSB DEN91LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Clifton, TXInadvertent stall. Factors were: tailwind, wrong runway selected, and failure to raise flaps.Nov 25, 1990 · N23467 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Houston, TXFuel exhaustion due to refueling not performed.Aug 10, 1990 · N7285S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mountain Home, TXLack of airspeed for a climb to clear obstacles off the departure end of the runway, resulting in a precautionary landing into unsuitable terrain. The inadequate airspeed was a result of an encounter with deer during the take off and the pilots vertical…Oct 22, 1989 · N22614 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 28, 1987 · N22064 · Substantial damage 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.Nov 2, 1986 · N22968 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mesquite, TXThe pilot was making touch and go landings when, during the climb-out, the aircraft stalled and entered a spin. There was no recovery and the aircraft collided with the ground. The pilot stated that the engine quit; however, an engine teardown failed to…Jun 12, 1986 · N23039 · Destroyed 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…May 20, 1984 · N22024 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Addison, TXPilot hand propped engine with aircraft cockpit unattended. Aircraft started taxiing and collided with another unattended aircraft parked on the ramp.Nov 30, 1982 · N6718S · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FPD15Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150H · Wichita Falls, TXThe acft was observed to become airborne in a nose high attitude after approximately 1,200 ft of ground run, gain no more than 200 ft of altitude, make a wide left turn to downwind, stall & spin. The high angle of attack was maintained throughout the flt. The…Jul 10, 1982 · N6538S · Destroyed 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…Jan 24, 1982 · N7219S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DQG30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dumas, TXJul 14, 1980 · N50206 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FQG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lubbock, TXJun 2, 1980 · N6537S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80FQG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Canyon, TXMay 7, 1980 · N22407 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FQG18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lubbock, TXFeb 19, 1979 · N6795S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPD18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Byers, TXApr 23, 1978 · N6745S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRA13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shiner, TXMar 26, 1978 · N22968 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPD05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Dublin, TXNov 20, 1977 · N7037S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Richardson, TXFeb 17, 1977 · N7059S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FQG08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Sonora, TXJan 10, 1977 · N22464 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Claude, TXOct 3, 1976 · N22300 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF064Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · La Porte, TXFeb 8, 1976 · N22163 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW75AF059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Kermit, TXMar 20, 1975 · N6668S · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FPD14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Denton, TXOct 18, 1974 · N7219S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Rowlett, TXJul 17, 1974 · N7107S · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF068Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Big Sandy, TXMar 27, 1974 · N50264 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FRG58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Robstown, TXFeb 2, 1974 · N7014S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FQG04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · San Angelo, TXAug 4, 1973 · N23304 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRA36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Cleveland, TXJun 11, 1973 · N50362 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FRJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Jefferson, TXMay 22, 1973 · N23081 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FQG27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Adrian, TXDec 28, 1972 · N50030 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FQD09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fabens, TXOct 30, 1972 · N7212S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA16Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Addicks, TXOct 23, 1971 · N22985 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DPD64Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Stamford, TXJun 19, 1971 · N22313 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRH18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Wimberley, TXMay 2, 1971 · N7273S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRD39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Sulphur, TXApr 22, 1971 · N23340 · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF068Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dallas, TXApr 3, 1971 · N7213S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Amarillo, TXDec 20, 1970 · N22201 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Perryton, TXDec 20, 1970 · N6549S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DQG36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Amarillo, TXSep 19, 1970 · N22706 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71AF007Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Victoria, TXAug 22, 1970 · N50371 · Destroyed