NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J
72 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150J, 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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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 ('2071820')
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
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071820')
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))
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 LAX06CA245Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Napa, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (failure to refuel the airplane before taking off) and his inadequate in-flight decision (to make right turns while holding) that…NTSB CHI06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Sandstone, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX05CA044Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Amado, AZthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Garner, IAThe students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel…NTSB NYC02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisa, VAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX01LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sonoma, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued use of the airplane with known…NTSB NYC00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Bridgewater, MAThe mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB LAX00LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Morgan Hill, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane.NTSB FTW99LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Frisco, TXFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Huntington Bch, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor.NTSB CHI97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA97LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Miami, FLThe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · La Valle, WIthe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the snow covered terrain.NTSB CHI96LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Olathe, KSimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB LAX96LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Chino, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor and correctly configure the fuel system for landing prior to entering the traffic pattern, and the pilot's premature lowering of full flaps which led to the runway undershoot. A factor in the accident was…NTSB NYC96FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Warwick, NYthe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB MIA96LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Orange Springs, FLThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor ice.NTSB NYC96LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Norwood, MAthe student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW94LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Silver City, NMThe pilot's failure to refuel and the resultant loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Del Rio, TXFuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.NTSB CHI93LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Rochester, INthe commercial pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB MIA93FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Niceville, FLThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.NTSB NYC93LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJThe complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.NTSB CHI93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hastings, NEThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.NTSB SEA92LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sunriver, ORThe pilot did not accurately calculate fuel consumption. A factor to the accident was: fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI92LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlestown, INFuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were inadequate maintenance of the airplane and the pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies.NTSB NYC92LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Poestenskill, NYThe pilot's improper use of carburator heat, resulting in carburator ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hatch, NMFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and his poor preflight and inflight planning. Factors were the unsuitable mountainous terrain at the pilot's disposal and the unfavorable winds aloft.NTSB CHI91LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Carlos, MNThe pilot's failure to use adequate carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the wires.NTSB MIA91LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lantana, FLFailure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Also, inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was an incorrect fuel gauge.NTSB ATL90LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Albemarle, NCThe pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN90LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · League City, TXGround collision with an object during the landing roll during a forced landing following a complete power loss. The reason for the power loss is undetermined.NTSB DEN90LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Las Cruces, NMThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the failure of the pilot to refuel and the high vegetation in which the forced landing was performed.NTSB MKC90LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Allport, ARImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.NTSB LAX90LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Livermore, CAThe failure of the pilot to anticipate the carburetor icing conditions and to take the appropriate precautions.NTSB SEA90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Graham, WALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident.NTSB FTW89LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Dallas, TXPilot's failure to accurately calculate the necesary fuel for the flight and assure that the aircraft had been refueled to provide that quantity.NTSB MIA89LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Pierce, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain (rough/uneven) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB MIA89LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Olive Branch, MSFuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane.NTSB FTW89LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Athens, TXFuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB MKC89LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wayland, MOThe pilot becoming lost during the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI89LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Osceola, WIInadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision (to assure a proper preflight) by the instructor pilot (CFI), and water contamination of the fuel. The terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Navasota, TXAcft struck a tree during a night forced landing following an eng failure in cruise flt. The eng failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. The flt had been airborne for 4 hours and 44 minutes; however, the plt had calculated that he had sufficient fuel to make…NTSB LAX88LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Calistoga, CANTSB MIA88LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Deland, FLAfter landing at umatilla, muni, an unattended arpt, the plt asked an unauthorized individual to fill the acft's tanks. The individual stated that fuel is not sold to transient acft. The plt departed with the fuel tank gauges indicating 1/4 each. When it was…NTSB ATL88LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fayetteville, NCThe student plt rptdly became lost on a solo x-c flight, and was unable to locate her destination arpt. She subsequently obtained radar vectors to another arpt. The airplane subsequntly lost power while on final appch to the arpt, and the airplane crashed…NTSB ATL88LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Carolina Beach, NCThe aircraft sustained substantial airframe damage when the acft collided with the ground following an aborted t/o. the instructor reported that the student pulled the throttle back after the aircraft broke ground. The instructor attempted to recover, but the…NTSB CHI88LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Patoka, INWhile enroute to Patoka airport for fuel the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft landed approximately two miles northeast of the airport. The nose gear of the aircraft became…