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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, MI

28 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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN25LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Willis, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.Oct 21, 2024 · N51046 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · South Haven, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts.Jul 21, 1998 · N50930 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Canton, MIThe undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing terrain.Apr 18, 1998 · N50566 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Gaylord, MIthe pilot's misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing, and the kit manufacturer's (Supplemental Type Certificate holder's) inadequate design leading to a corrosion stress fracture of the landing gear attachment. A factor was the landing gear attachment…Jan 12, 1998 · N51258 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grosse Ile, MIThe pilot misjudged altitude/clearance during the banner pickup, which resulted in the tow rope snagging the landing gear, and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, while landing with the banner attached, which resulted in a failure (or inability) to attain a…Oct 3, 1993 · N5522G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Marlette, MIThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision of the dual student pilot and the dual student's inadvertent application of the brakes.Sep 11, 1992 · N50905 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Big Rapids, MIThe stall/mush which occurred during the go-around. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt pull-up maneuver.Jun 26, 1991 · N51306 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Carson City, MINov 7, 1988 · N50649 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Detroit, MIWhile on approach to Detroit city airport the #1 cylinder fractured and separated resulting in engine failure. The pilot made a forced landing in a field approx. four miles west of the airport. Examination of the broken cylinder revealed the mode of the…May 3, 1987 · N60023 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FET01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310G · Benton Harbor, MIOct 2, 1979 · N20PC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEC09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MIJan 16, 1979 · N51104 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEM21Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Albion, MIApr 9, 1977 · N50883 · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Carleton, MIFeb 20, 1977 · N51226 · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEM12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Atlanta, MISep 27, 1975 · N60536 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · S Rockwood, MIDec 30, 1974 · N50794 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEM47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mt Pleasant, MIMar 25, 1974 · N5506G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Muskegon, MISep 16, 1973 · N51094 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73FEM28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Antrim, MIOct 9, 1972 · N60161 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72DET13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Dowagiac, MIFeb 22, 1972 · N50579 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Ann Arbor, MIFeb 1, 1972 · N60897 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Plymouth, MIJan 3, 1972 · N60923 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71IC089Incident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Ann Arbor, MIJun 15, 1971 · N1470B · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB CHI71FBJ49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Holland, MIDec 24, 1970 · N5540G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FDW22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pontiac, MINov 19, 1970 · N50486 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71FDW12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Ypsilanti, MIAug 31, 1970 · N60413 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI69F0653Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Union City, MIMay 20, 1969 · N60773 · Substantial damage