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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150K, CA

40 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150K. 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" = 'CA' 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 ('2071822')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('2071822'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('2071822'))
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 LAX99LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and hard landing.Jun 26, 1999 · N6171G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Yorba Linda, CAAn oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a shop rag being inadvertently left inside the accessory case when the starter was changed 7 hours prior to the…Jul 29, 1998 · N6377G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Mojave, CAthe pilot's failure to clear the engine during an idle power descent, as required by the engine manual.Apr 17, 1996 · N6466G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · California City, CAFailure of maintenance personnel to assure that the nose wheel axle was properly secured during previous maintenance.Oct 23, 1993 · N6067G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · El Cerrito, CAFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency…May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Paradise, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident were the adverse wind conditions.Sep 23, 1989 · N6215G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Woodland, CAThe pilot's poor judgement in not assuring an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight.Jul 8, 1989 · N6352G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA262Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Dana Point, CADuring a fish spotting operation over the ocean, the engine began to run rough and vibrate. The engine quit completely shortly thereafter and the airplane was ditched in the ocean. The airplane was not recovered. The plt stated that the eng lost power then…Jul 17, 1988 · N6226G · Destroyed NTSB LAX88LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · San Andreas, CADec 31, 1987 · N6422G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Joshua Tree, CAThe plt landed at the yucca valley arpt to refuel, but no fuel was available. The acft fuel gages registered 1/8 & 1/4 full, so the plt took off on a planned 7 min flt to another arpt. About 4 min after departing, fuel exhaustion occurred. During an emergency…Apr 16, 1986 · N6398G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Ramona, CAThe plt of a North American T-6G, N1364J, had just landed & was taxiing down a parallel taxiway to the apch end of the rwy to takeoff again. At about the same time, a Cessna 150K, N6402G, had been stopped at the intersection of the parallel taxiway & another…Mar 25, 1984 · N1364J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB LAX82DA144Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150K · 9 Sw Santa Barb, CAThe engine lost power while the pilot was spotting fish at night. He was unable to restart the engine or glide back to the shore. The plane was ditched about 3 1/2 miles from the shore and was not recovered.Apr 20, 1982 · N5847G · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA132Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Hemet, CASep 26, 1981 · N6277G · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DUG48Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Daggett, CASep 7, 1981 · N5986G · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DVG24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Colusa, CAApr 10, 1980 · N6085G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVG61Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Paradise, CAJul 16, 1978 · N6493G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUQ46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Santa Paula, CAAug 26, 1977 · N6283G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVD39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hayward, CAJun 10, 1977 · N5821G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76FUG70Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Wrightwood, CAAug 26, 1976 · N6200G · Destroyed NTSB LAX76DVA53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Bakersfield, CAApr 1, 1976 · N6391G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL046Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Irvine, CAJan 18, 1976 · N5879G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX75FUA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fullerton, CAApr 12, 1975 · N6395G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75FVG31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sacramento, CASep 28, 1974 · N6264G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVD12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fremont, CASep 22, 1974 · N6304G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVG14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chico, CAAug 15, 1974 · N6085G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DVM02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hlf Moon By, CAJul 16, 1974 · N6054G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL002Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Compton, CAJul 7, 1974 · N2825K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUM30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · San Diego, CAMay 3, 1974 · N5978G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Santa Ana, CAApr 2, 1974 · N6357G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74FUA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Santa Ana, CAAug 10, 1973 · N5986G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74AP004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150K · Holt, CAJul 14, 1973 · N5863G · Destroyed NTSB OAK73FXQ29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · S.Lke Tahoe, CAApr 29, 1973 · N5933G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73AL038Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Murrieta, CAFeb 8, 1973 · N6370G · Destroyed NTSB LAX72FUA38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Long Beach, CAMay 22, 1972 · N6378G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUA37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · Hntngtn Bch, CAMay 22, 1972 · N6357G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72DVD32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Santa Rosa, CAFeb 15, 1972 · N6412G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71FUA63Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150K · S.J.Cpstrno, CAMay 17, 1971 · N6402G · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVM45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Morgan Hill, CAMar 7, 1971 · N6454G · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVD22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Petaluma, CADec 18, 1970 · N6408G · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · San Jose, CAAug 31, 1970 · N6422G · Substantial damage