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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, WA

30 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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 GAA15CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Renton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Jul 9, 2015 · N12MM · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA427Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.Aug 24, 2010 · N5101L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Keller, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA04LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Longview, WAFuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor.Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pe Ell, WAThe fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing.Jul 20, 2002 · N51286 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft…May 25, 2000 · N767AX · 2 aircraft · No damage NTSB SEA98LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Silverdale, WAIce accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separated pull-to-start knob, and soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.Dec 10, 1997 · N51369 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Cashmere, WALoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.Apr 19, 1995 · N60886 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: crosswind.May 2, 1994 · N150S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clarkston, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate use of carburetor heat. Factor(s) were: carburetor icing weather conditions and rough terrain.Feb 27, 1994 · N50765 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tumwater, WAThe (student) pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.Apr 8, 1992 · N60850 · Destroyed NTSB SEA90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Graham, WALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident.Mar 12, 1990 · N5559G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Vancouver, WAAircraft was returning from stage 3 instructional flight during which instructor normally allowed student to fly. Evidence indicates aircraft passed in vicinity of heavy bird activity and student executed nose down bird avoidance maneuver. Instructor, for…Jan 29, 1987 · N50922 · Destroyed NTSB SEA83LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-J · Connell, WAThe plt stated he was preparing to shut down the engine when the passenger deplaned & inadvertently walked into the prop.Jul 10, 1983 · N1053M · No damage NTSB SEA82DA025Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150J · Nr. Colbert, WADuring flight, the instructor asked the student to perfrom a power-off approach-to-landing stall. The student began the maneuver at about 4600 ft with the carburetor heat on. During recovery, he abruptly advanced the throttle and the engine began to lose…Feb 3, 1982 · N5527G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FYM70Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vancouver, WASep 30, 1979 · N60420 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYM26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Camas, WAApr 12, 1979 · N60053 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79FYE07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Issaquah, WADec 3, 1978 · N12MM · Destroyed NTSB SEA77DYE56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Eastsound, WAAug 1, 1976 · N60194 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76DYC15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Battleground, WASep 3, 1975 · N51053 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75AYG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Deer Park, WAFeb 15, 1975 · N61099 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Spokane, WANov 10, 1972 · N5527G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA72FYE25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Maple Valley, WAMar 17, 1972 · N61355 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71FWD29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Elma, WAFeb 25, 1971 · N61252 · Destroyed NTSB SEA70AS041Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Wenatchee, WAMay 11, 1970 · N50493 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70DWG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Wenatchee, WAFeb 23, 1970 · N50949 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70D0100Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waterville, WASep 5, 1969 · N60886 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69F0238Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Everett, WAApr 12, 1969 · N50918 · Destroyed NTSB SEA69A0031Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150J · Ralston, WANov 24, 1968 · N50598 · Destroyed