NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L
90 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150L, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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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\" = 250))
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" = 250))
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 LAX07CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Keystone Height, FLthe student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush.NTSB NYC07FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hammondsport, NYThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions.NTSB MIA07CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Greensboro, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.NTSB MIA07CA007Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Umatilla, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in a failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush, and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI03FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb.NTSB ATL03LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Trenton, TNThe pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL03FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Arecibo, PRThe pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nogales, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.NTSB CHI02FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW01LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Miami, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA01FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manteo, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB LAX01FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Tulare, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.NTSB LAX00FA319Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Laton, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.NTSB FTW99LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bryan, TXThe flight instructor's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines.NTSB CHI99LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Udall, KSthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.NTSB LAX99LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX99FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB SEA98LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sandpoint, IDLoss of consciousness by the pilot-in-command/flight instructor, resulting in loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB IAD98LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB IAD97LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Westfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI96LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, MOthe improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot in command. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI96LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Versailles, MOthe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB CHI96LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlotte, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all the available runway for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass airstrip and the powerlines.NTSB LAX96FA094Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Suisun, CAthe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which eventually led to a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his impairment due to medication, the foggy…NTSB BFO96LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dayton, OHthe student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions.NTSB LAX95LA343Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kona, HIthe failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft.NTSB CHI95LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · St. Charles, MOthe student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control.NTSB ATL94FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Greenville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.NTSB BFO94LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.NTSB ATL94LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.NTSB ATL94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kinston, NCWas the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go around. A factor was the wind gusts which occurred at the time of the accident.NTSB LAX93LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hanford, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to this accident were the pilot's poorly planned approach, failure to maintain the proper glide path, delay in raising the flaps, and the improper use of the carburetor heat.NTSB CHI93FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · De Kalb, ILThe failure of the pilot flying the airplane to maintain an airspeed above stall speed.NTSB CHI93FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Waldron, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB SEA93LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sisters, ORThe pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, high density altitude, and downdrafts.NTSB CHI92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Olathe, KSThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the instructor's inadequate remedial action(s).NTSB SEA92LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ione, WAAn inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to raise the flaps during a go-around.NTSB ANC92LA056Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kalskag, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. A factor was the dark night.NTSB FTW91LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Collinsville, OKThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. A factor was the improper departure flap setting.NTSB SEA91FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yamhill, ORInadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions.NTSB NYC91LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Moraine, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA91FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. His lack of experience was a related factor.NTSB BFO91LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was premature raising of the flaps, and inadequate airspeed.NTSB NYC91LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat.NTSB CHI91LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Portage, WIDelayed go-around and stall encountered. Contributing factors were a snow bank, proper alignment not attained, and raising the flaps not performed by the PIC.NTSB CHI91LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Greenfield, INA stall/spin encountered due to an improper go-around.NTSB NYC90LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Palmyra, NYPilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled to ground impact.NTSB FTW90FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Leesville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain vs while maneuvering and the fact that altitude was insufficient for recovery from the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI90FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Donnybrook, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.