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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, CA

121 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150J. 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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Cases per year

19682026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, CA per year, 1968–2026: 121 cases
1968	1
1969	8
1970	16
1971	11
1972	10
1973	9
1974	13
1975	5
1976	8
1977	3
1978	3
1979	3
1980	2
1981	2
1983	1
1984	1
1986	1
1988	3
1989	1
1990	3
1992	1
1996	1
1999	3
2000	2
2001	2
2003	1
2006	2
2008	2
2009	1
2013	1
2021	1

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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 ('2071820')) 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\" = '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 ('2071820'))
  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" = '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 ('2071820'))
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 WPR21LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · Lodi, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.Mar 3, 2021 · N60290 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Porterville, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 18, 2013 · N50690 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CAA partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Seal Beach, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management procedures and failure to select a tank containing fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 4, 2008 · N60486 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sonora, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.Apr 18, 2008 · N60760 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX07LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper use of the throttle and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.Dec 31, 2006 · N50814 · Substantial damage 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…Jul 26, 2006 · N60816 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Corona, CAThe student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation.Dec 15, 2003 · N61303 · Destroyed 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…Sep 5, 2001 · N51256 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fortuna, CALoss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.Mar 31, 2001 · N60051 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 1, 2000 · N60764 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Redwood City, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper remedial action and his self-induced pressure.Feb 7, 2000 · N63YZ · Destroyed 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.Jul 20, 1999 · N60169 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Alderpoint, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed go-around maneuver, the gusty and turbulent winds, and the tree.May 20, 1999 · N51096 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition.Feb 6, 1999 · N50878 · Destroyed 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…Jul 7, 1996 · N50814 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pinyon, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning to enter a mountainous area at a low altitude, and his improper handling of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the instructor's lowering of the wing flaps during a time when…Jan 19, 1992 · N50810 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jamul, CAThe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat.Jul 25, 1990 · N446VK · Substantial damage 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.Mar 24, 1990 · N60025 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pine Valley, CAThe decision of the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation and inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were: obscuration, low ceiling, and over-confidence in ability.Mar 10, 1990 · N152EZ · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bermuda Dunes, CAImproper assistance by ground personnel who inadvertently overloaded the airplane and the pilot's delay in jettisoning the load.Apr 1, 1989 · N61315 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA309Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hemet, CAPilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable. Gusty winds, high density altitudes and the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and to conduct an evaluation were factors in the accident.Sep 4, 1988 · N60547 · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA305Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot stated that while en route, the airplane's engine began to run rough. He turned on the carburetor heat. The engine returned to normal operation. The pilot turned off the carburetor heat. The engine again ran rough then lost all power. The pilot…Sep 2, 1988 · N60117 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Calistoga, CAJun 20, 1988 · N61175 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Los Banos, CAThe pilot stated that he overflew his destination airport while on a night cross-country flight. He turned around and was proceeding back when the engine quit 20 miles short of his intended destination. The aircraft hit a ditch during the ensuing forced…Feb 25, 1986 · N60816 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fort Ord, CABefore taking off, the plt noted that the left fuel gage indicated a little less than 1/2 full & the right gage showed aprx 1/2 full. He stated that a 'visual inspection showed about the same, as much as I could see.' The flt was uneventful until the eng…Apr 29, 1984 · N5559G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · San Jose, CAThe acft was rented for a x-country flt form San Jose, CA to san luis obispo & grover city, CA, then return to San Jose. The plt departed San Jose with full fuel tanks. At san luis obispo, 5.3 gal was purchased; however, no fuel was obtained at grover city.…Apr 11, 1983 · N61327 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DVM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ipomo, CADec 27, 1981 · N50528 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FA099Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Sherman Oaks, CAJun 24, 1981 · N4510K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · San Jose, CAMar 16, 1980 · N50878 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Alhambra, CAFeb 29, 1980 · N61265 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FVD39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Oakland, CASep 26, 1979 · N5602G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FVA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Fresno, CAMay 15, 1979 · N5588G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DUG16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · 29 Palms, CAFeb 4, 1979 · N60756 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUQ42Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Santa Barbara, CAAug 29, 1978 · N61258 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVG75Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Placerville, CAAug 27, 1978 · N50537 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUM28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Oceanside, CAJul 2, 1978 · N5556G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVA14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hanford, CANov 24, 1977 · N61333 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Klamath, CAOct 16, 1977 · N60337 · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Silverado, CAJul 13, 1977 · N61044 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FVW04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Stovepipe Well, CANov 21, 1976 · N60695 · Destroyed NTSB OAK77FVM03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · San Jose, CANov 10, 1976 · N5611G · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FUG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Riverside, CAOct 23, 1976 · N51030 · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DVH07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Paradise, CAAug 21, 1976 · N60001 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUG68Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · El Monte, CAAug 21, 1976 · N50814 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUG61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chino, CAJul 7, 1976 · N61221 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Fallbrook, CAApr 9, 1976 · N50643 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL046Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Irvine, CAJan 18, 1976 · N5879G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DUM03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Ramona, CAJul 13, 1975 · N60247 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75FVG76Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Antioch, CAJun 14, 1975 · N61175 · Substantial damage