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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, TX

75 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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 FTW04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 2, 2004 · N60539 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 13, 1999 · N50495 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Cypress, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain/obtain airspeed during takeoff climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.Aug 8, 1999 · N60784 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Dallas, TXThe loss of engine power due to failure of the starter gear and shaft assembly needle bearing. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 5, 1994 · N60124 · Substantial damage 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.May 14, 1994 · N51150 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Porter, TXInadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published checklist and the improper flap settingJan 15, 1993 · N5563G · Destroyed NTSB FTW91LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tomball, TXAn improper recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 24, 1991 · N60544 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Cypress, TXFailure of the PIC to maintain proper airspeed and the inadvertent stall experienced by the pilot rated passenger. A factor was the pic's failure to attain runway alignment.May 5, 1991 · N60544 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 26, 1990 · N60774 · Substantial damage 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.Sep 3, 1989 · N60062 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Athens, TXFuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight by the pilot.Apr 17, 1989 · N50703 · Substantial damage 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…Oct 8, 1988 · N51112 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Henderson, TXThe Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the…Feb 27, 1988 · N5522G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lago Vista, TXThe instructor (CFI) & student had planned a 30 min flt to practice touch-&-go landings. During the initial climb after the 3rd touch-&-go, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The CFI stated that he measured the fuel supply with a ruler drg the preflt &…Oct 16, 1986 · N5552G · Destroyed NTSB FTW86LRG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150J · Temple, TXThe acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft terrain following a total loss of eng pwr. The plt reported that the eng quit while on a 45 deg entry to the downwind leg for rwy 15. The plt then attempted to restart the eng and maneuver the acft toward…Dec 7, 1985 · N51079 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Crystal Beach, TXThe plt reportedly was delivering the acft to Crystal Beach, TX, from its home base at orange county airport, TX. The pilot reportedly call the owner and told him he had bent the acft upon landing at Crystal Beach. He was told by the owner to wait at the acft…Aug 28, 1985 · N5573G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cisco, TXWhile maneuvering in the bottom of a canyon searching for a lost child a total loss of power was experienced. During the forced landing the acft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest inverted after nosing over in the unimproved terrain. According…Dec 1, 1984 · N5563G · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA343Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Justin, TXThe acft collided with a power line and nosed over during an attempt to recover from a simulated forced landing. The cfireportedly 'cleared' the engine during the approach but when she took over and added power to climb she claimed the engine did not fully…Aug 10, 1984 · N60660 · Destroyed NTSB FTW83FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · El Campo, TXThe acft impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude. After impact, the acft remained in a tail-high attitude. No known witnesses observed the accident. An exam of the eng & prop showed a minimum of power being developed at the time of impact. A…Jun 29, 1983 · N60655 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA339Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Abilene, TXThe pilot landed on runway after the T-6 landed on grass to right of the runway. The T-6 turned toward the ramp and crossed path of the Cessna on the runway. A collision occurred as the Cessna pilot tried to go-around and overfly the AT-6.Aug 21, 1982 · N42BA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW81FQD13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150J · El Paso, TXJan 29, 1981 · N60379 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FA079Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Wake Village, TXMay 15, 1979 · N50727 · Destroyed NTSB FTW79DQG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sonora, TXMar 26, 1979 · N5573G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DRG18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Blanco, TXFeb 12, 1979 · N50746 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DQG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ackerly, TXDec 19, 1978 · N5573G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPD26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Iowa Park, TXJul 23, 1978 · N61128 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FA009Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 99A · Killeen, TXNov 6, 1977 · N13RA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DRA30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Lake Jackson, TXJul 28, 1977 · N60866 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FPA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bonham, TXOct 9, 1976 · N5531G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRF46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lufkin, TXSep 11, 1976 · N61313 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPD15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Burleson, TXNov 5, 1974 · N60281 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DQD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · El Paso, TXAug 30, 1974 · N50472 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRA40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · La Porte, TXMay 8, 1974 · N5599G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Dallas, TXMay 8, 1974 · N5544G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FPD41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fort Worth, TXApr 9, 1974 · N51023 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW74DRG69Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Seguin, TXMar 20, 1974 · N5580G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DPD35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Fort Worth, TXFeb 17, 1974 · N60926 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74AF023Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Britton, TXOct 20, 1973 · N51388 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FRG28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · San Antonio, TXOct 19, 1973 · N5580G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DPD18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Mineral Wells, TXSep 16, 1973 · N60687 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · San Marcos, TXAug 6, 1973 · N60655 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FPD22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Keller, TXMar 6, 1973 · N5573G · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPD20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Abilene, TXFeb 13, 1973 · N61009 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DQG13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Mertzon, TXAug 22, 1972 · N61112 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lufkin, TXJul 1, 1972 · N50746 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRA57Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Elmaton, TXMay 21, 1972 · N60863 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRJ23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Longview, TXApr 14, 1972 · N61285 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRA44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Cleveland, TXMar 16, 1972 · N60559 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DPD29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wingate, TXFeb 20, 1972 · N60671 · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FRA36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Dayton, TXJan 22, 1972 · N51054 · Destroyed