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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, FL

52 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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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" = 'FL' 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\" = 'FL' 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" = 'FL' 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 MIA07LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · DeFuniak Springs, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 11, 2006 · N50977 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision and his mismanagement of the fuel supply.Mar 29, 1999 · N60476 · Substantial damage 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.Apr 6, 1997 · N50918 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · New Port Richey, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.Jan 6, 1996 · N60647 · Substantial damage 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.Dec 6, 1995 · N60758 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA94FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.Dec 4, 1993 · N60517 · Destroyed 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.Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage 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.May 11, 1991 · N20PC · Substantial damage NTSB MIA90LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Geneva, FLThe pilots failure to retract the flaps to the takeoff setting during a touch-and-go landing.Sep 6, 1990 · N61133 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 15, 1989 · N60847 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89FA048Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Gainesville, FLPlt obtained weather briefing prior to departure at which time he was told the possibility of IFR conditions on arrival at destination existed due to fog. Plt failed to obtain en route weather briefing. Near his destination, the plt encountered IFR…Dec 7, 1988 · N60029 · Destroyed NTSB MIA88LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Kissimmee, FLWhile landing on runway 24 in strong gusty crosswind conditions the student plt lost control of the aircraft. While making a go-around the aircraft drifted to the left side of the runway striking the VASI lights. The aircraft then continued on to the left…Apr 24, 1988 · N61027 · Substantial damage NTSB 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…Apr 20, 1988 · N60358 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Boca Raton, FLThe flt experienced a failure of the acft's eng while flying parallel to the beach and the acft was ditched in the atlantic ocean. Inspection of the acft after recovery revealed the foam air cleaner had been drawn into the carburetor air box and was blocking…Apr 4, 1986 · N50845 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA85LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · New Smyrna Bch, FLWhile performing a banner towing flight the pilot encountered severe turbulence in the area of a thunderstorm and lost control of the acft. He stated he jettisoned the banner just before impact but still could not control the acft. The acft struck a small…Jun 12, 1985 · N51261 · Destroyed NTSB MIA81DKT35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Largo, FLMar 28, 1981 · N60946 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLD56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Inverness, FLApr 7, 1979 · N60180 · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DLA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Jacksonville, FLNov 1, 1978 · N60537 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FA011Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Sugarloaf Key, FLNov 5, 1977 · N51027 · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA017Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Opa-Locka, FLDec 7, 1976 · N60153 · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA002Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Kissimee, FLOct 11, 1976 · N61083 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKT30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Punta Gorda, FLNov 4, 1975 · N50670 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM020Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Ft Lauderdale, FLAug 27, 1975 · N61027 · No damage NTSB MIA76AM017Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Windermere, FLAug 23, 1975 · N60363 · Destroyed NTSB MIA75FKT56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Hollywood, FLFeb 25, 1975 · N51001 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DKT62Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft Lauderdale, FLFeb 25, 1975 · N60735 · Destroyed NTSB MIA75DKT52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hollywood, FLJan 30, 1975 · N51399 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75AM001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Lake Alfred, FLJul 5, 1974 · N50830 · Destroyed NTSB MIA74DLD88Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Brandon, FLMay 19, 1974 · N60921 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLA19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Pensacola, FLOct 10, 1973 · N50446 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKU11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Belle Glade, FLJun 30, 1973 · N60177 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKT92Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft Lauderdale, FLMay 6, 1973 · N50872 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLA31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lamont, FLMar 18, 1973 · N60936 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FKT69Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Hollywood, FLFeb 23, 1973 · N5604G · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM036Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPsota/Smith Mini · Pensacola, FLOct 1, 1972 · N1008Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Yulee, FLJul 1, 1972 · N60521 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72AM129Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Green Cove Sp, FLJun 4, 1972 · N60264 · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DKT60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · South Bay, FLMar 2, 1972 · N50960 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Osteen, FLNov 28, 1971 · N50830 · Destroyed NTSB MIA72DLD23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bartow, FLNov 9, 1971 · N51027 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72AM005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Ocala, FLJul 26, 1971 · N50571 · Destroyed NTSB MIA71FLA18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Jacksonville, FLNov 7, 1970 · N60647 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DKT12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft Lauderdale, FLOct 24, 1970 · N60882 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71AM026Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Ft Lauderdale, FLSep 13, 1970 · N60031 · Destroyed NTSB MIA70DKT23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Opa Locka, FLJun 8, 1970 · N60177 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLD26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tampa, FLJun 2, 1970 · N60545 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLD15Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B95 · Orlando, FLApr 4, 1970 · N3974A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLD12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Macdill Afb, FLMar 18, 1970 · N51177 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Campville, FLFeb 20, 1970 · N60725 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0172Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Gainesville, FLSep 16, 1969 · N60725 · Substantial damage