NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L
34 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150L, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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
| 1983 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071826')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071826')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
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 ANC08LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB ATL06FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…NTSB SEA04CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · La Center, WAThe private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees.NTSB ATL04CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Decatur, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with utility wires.NTSB CHI03LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MIThe pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer.NTSB CHI99LA307Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Garrett, INthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain clearance with the trees during the takeoff initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were the…NTSB CHI99LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bonner Springs, KSthe pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning/preparation, the tailwind, the telephone pole, and the trees.NTSB NYC98FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Towanda, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA98IA060Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Seattle, WAThe pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors include the pilot's decision to land long behind a departing aircraft, an encounter with wake turbulence during…NTSB ATL97LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Portland, TNThe pilot's attempt to perform a short field takeoff in unsuitable terrain. A related factor was the pilot's desire to impress his co-workers.NTSB IAD96LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Philippi, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a…NTSB NYC95LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Dawson Springs, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision.NTSB CHI94LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Watersmeet, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.NTSB SEA93LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Silverton, ORClearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.NTSB NYC93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152L · East Berne, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a departure from a short field and his failure to attain a proper climb rate, resulting in an in-flight collision with a 5 foot pole located on rising terrain, 20 feet above the airport elevation.NTSB SEA93LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ontario, ORThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's delayed go around.NTSB CHI93LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Washington, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB CHI93FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Elwood, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.NTSB FTW93FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Liverpool, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.NTSB ATL92LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manteo, NCThe delayed level off by the pilot, during the banner pick-up, which resulted in the entanglement of the banner with the horizontal stabilizer.NTSB CHI90LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, MOInadequate visual outlook by the PIC.NTSB ATL90FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.NTSB FTW90LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Arlington, TXPoor judgement of the pilot after consumption of alcoholic beverage, his decision to make low passes at night (buzzing), failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and diversion of his attention. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB MKC90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clear Lake, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, his delay in initiating a go-around, and his premature raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were the adverse wind conditions and the tree.NTSB LAX89LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hesperia, CAAt the end of a pleasure flight, while on final approach, the airplane was low on the approach. Just prior to reaching the airport boundary, the airplane collided with the top of a vehicle travelling on a road perpendicular to the runway. The airplane…NTSB SEA87LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oak Harbor, WAThe plt had not slept the night of the flt. He was wearing contact lens and had closed his eyes several times during the flt to alleviate stinging. While on short final approach to land the plt closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he awoke he was left of the…NTSB ATL86LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Covington, KYThe plt landed at the airstrip on his fathers farm as the third stop of the day. He reported that during the attempted takeoff he hit a tree and stalled the acft. His student pilot certificate had been signed off for his first x-country flt the day prior to…NTSB CHI86LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Int'L Falls, MNAcft struck power lines on approach to private airstrip. The plt stated that an air pocket pulled the plane down. Weather at international Falls, six miles from the accident site, reported winds at 7 KTS with no gusts. The plts flt time was not reported.NTSB CHI86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gregory, MIThe CFI stated that the purpose of the flight was to look at property and give a bfr to his dual student. The aircraft struck wires while on approach to runway 23 at the smith farm airport. The CFI stated this accident could have been prevented had he used a…NTSB DEN86LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Falcon, COThe plt stated the acft contacted a powerline pole during a go-around. The powerline pole is located aprx one-half mile off the departure end of rwy 33. According to the plt, the pole is unmarked and unlighted. The accident occurred during night hrs with no…NTSB ATL86LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mendenhall, MSThe plt stated that the acft collided with a tree while he was making a low pass over his father's home. The plt said his attention was diverted while making a left turn and the acft descended into the tree.NTSB LAX85FA355Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rialto, CAThe christian eagle biplane was returning from a local instructional flight and entered the pattern on a normal 45 degree entry, announcing position and intentions on the UNICOM frequency. The Cessna 150 was departing the airport on a local instructional…NTSB ATL83FMG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Monroe, NCThe acft crashed into trees during a night landing attempt. The student pilot was taking a friend to a grass unlighted 2200 ft airstrip for a night landing. A friend in an automobile was shining her car lights on the rwy. The pilot made anunsuccessful attempt…NTSB FTW83LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Donna, TXAccording to the student plt, he was practicing a simulated emergency landing & had aborted the approach when the acft banked to the left, went out of control & crashed. An investigation revealed that the acft hit a palm tree, aprx 60 ft tall, then came to…