NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J, 1989
10 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.
Cases per year
| 1966 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1970 | 101 |
| 1971 | 72 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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" DESCRun 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 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.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.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.NTSB CHI89LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Putnam, ILImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in reduced power for takeoff. The obstructions (hangar & trees) and weather conditions were contributing factors.NTSB FTW89LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Minden, LAThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance performed during an annual inspection 1.6 flying hours prior to the accident which resulted in the mixture control becoming disconnected.NTSB MIA89LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Olive Branch, MSFuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane.NTSB FTW89LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Athens, TXFuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB LAX89LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bermuda Dunes, CAImproper assistance by ground personnel who inadvertently overloaded the airplane and the pilot's delay in jettisoning the load.NTSB MKC89LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wayland, MOThe pilot becoming lost during the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI89LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Osceola, WIInadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision (to assure a proper preflight) by the instructor pilot (CFI), and water contamination of the fuel. The terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.