NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L
22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150L, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with terrain/water”. 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
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 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\" = 230))
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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."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" = 230))
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 CHI06CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.NTSB LAX05LA321Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA05CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kellogg, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the correct go-around procedure during landing by advancing the power too rapidly and not repositioning the flaps to the required 20 degree position. Factors include a crosswind and high density altitude.NTSB SEA04LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Angela, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.NTSB NYC01LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wintergreen, VAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.NTSB LAX96LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · California City, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitude on the climb capability of the aircraft.NTSB ATL96LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cummings, GAthe pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performance.NTSB MIA95LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.NTSB LAX94FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · San Jacinto, CAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB LAX93LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAthe flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.NTSB SEA91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150L · Alderwood Manor, WAThe failure of the pilot in command to attain proper clearance from terrain. A factor relating to this accident was the night light conditions.NTSB SEA90FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150-L · Newman Lake, WAThe pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land at an unlighted airstrip at night and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a go around.NTSB CHI90DEM08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Holland, MIUndetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.NTSB MIA90FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Columbia, MSSuicide. The pilot's emotional state of distress was a related factor.NTSB NYC89LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Doylestown, PAImproper preflight preparation by the pilot by taking off with the flaps extended, which resulted in an inadequate rate of climb to clear obstructions beyond the end of the runway, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his failure in maintaining…NTSB LAX88LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hesperia, CANTSB ANC88LA053Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kotzebue, AKThe aircraft crashed five miles south of the city along the beach line. FAA inspectors, the Alaska state troopers accident report and several witnesses revealed that the pilot stated prior to the flight that he intended to commit suicide. The plt had a fight…NTSB MKC87LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Antioch, NEThe rwy was 1900 feet long with 5500 ft density altitude. With pilot and passenger and 30 degrees of flaps and calm wind, airplane lifted off, cleared fence and road. Pilot said he lowered the nose and raised flaps to 20 degrees but may have retracted them…NTSB ATL83FIG06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Petersburg, WVThe acft was unable to maintain altitude while crossing mountain ridges & stalled about 50 ft above a tree line. The pilots had been using automotive fuel during prefueling stopNTSB CHI83LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Calumetville, WITais Cessna 150 collided with snow covered terrain while practicing the results of 'ground effect'. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured in the accident. The flight originated at fond du lac WI at 1200 CST on feb. 12,…NTSB ATL82FLQ09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Prestonburg, KYImmediately after takeoff from rwy 13 the CFI saw another acft on final to rwy 31 & entered a steep left climbing turn up a small valley east of the arpt. The CFI was unable to out-climb the rising terrain. The CFI stated he took this evasive action to avoid…NTSB NYC82DA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Caldwell, NJThe student pilot was at the controls during a landing on runway 04. The wind was from 330 degrees at 15 knots. The instructor reported that the plane was slipped to the left on short final, and shortly thereafter, the right wheel struck a snowbank. The…