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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, NC

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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA18FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Manteo, NCA loss of control due to the banner tow rope becoming entangled with the left horizontal stabilizer in crosswind conditions.Jun 27, 2018 · N60111 · Destroyed NTSB ERA13LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Indian Trail, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.Dec 20, 2012 · N50757 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL01LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Concord, NCThe pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.Feb 1, 2001 · N60336 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Spruce Pine, NCA seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.Aug 26, 1994 · N50446 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Waxhaw, NCA loss of engine power due to a stuck, and worn, exhaust valve, and the inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the trees at the forced landing area.Aug 3, 1994 · N60182 · Destroyed NTSB ATL91LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Belhaven, NCThe poor in flight planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to compensate for the tail wind, maintain airspeed, and maintain clearance from the trees.Jul 20, 1991 · N51361 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper flare during the landing. Factors in the accident were the dark night and lack of runway edge lights.May 14, 1991 · N5519G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Kure Beach, NCThe pilot's poor judgement, while impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of altitude/clearance above the water after initiating a low pass.Apr 25, 1991 · N50738 · Destroyed NTSB ATL91LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · New Bern, NCThe aircraft engine loss of power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, and the inadvertent stall of the aircraft.Apr 19, 1991 · N51414 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Willard, NCPilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing his airplane and his failure to raise the flaps after landing. This resulted in his inability to decelerate during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven runway condition.Dec 12, 1990 · N60840 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grantham, NCThe pilot's improper use of the rudder to maintain directional control and his premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.Sep 16, 1990 · N41GF · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Dunn, NCThe pilot's failure to properly calculate the takeoff distance required for the conditions and the airplane collided with power lines during climbout.Aug 6, 1989 · N5558G · Destroyed NTSB ATL88LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sandy Ridge, NCThe aircraft engine began to vibrate excessively and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground. Examination of the engine revealed that the number one cylinder valve spring seat lock had failed allowing…Apr 29, 1988 · N60276 · Substantial damage 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…Jan 15, 1988 · N60362 · Destroyed 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…Jan 12, 1988 · N50738 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82FLJ01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Knightdale, NCOct 14, 1981 · N5504G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FKM24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bryson City, NCAug 7, 1980 · N60556 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Mt Airy, NCNov 21, 1978 · N3292L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB IAD75AI032Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Morganton, NCNov 24, 1974 · N60581 · Destroyed NTSB IAD75FLJ11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Kenly, NCOct 20, 1974 · N60397 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FLJ47Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Raeford, NCJun 8, 1974 · N60276 · Destroyed NTSB NYC73DKM08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Columbus, NCSep 9, 1972 · N60419 · Destroyed NTSB NYC73DLJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Menola, NCAug 23, 1972 · N60110 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71DLJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fort Bragg, NCDec 27, 1970 · N60604 · Destroyed NTSB IAD71FLJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Belhaven, NCNov 11, 1970 · N51269 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DLJ15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Edenton, NCOct 4, 1970 · N50572 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD70DKM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shelby, NCApr 11, 1970 · N60220 · Substantial damage