NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L
41 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150L, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 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\" = 350))
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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" = 350))
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NTSB DFW08FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Castroville, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB DEN07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cooperstown, NYThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.NTSB LAX07CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Watsonville, CAa partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB SEA06CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA05LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Spokane, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.NTSB NYC03LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mount Holly, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Temple, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manvel, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fullerton, CAloss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CHI01LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Randolph, KSThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition.NTSB CHI01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Munster, INEngine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.NTSB NYC01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lincoln, MEA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW01FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockport, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB MIA00LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Brooksville, FLTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the main landing gear, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MIA99LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FLa loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over.NTSB ATL99LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, NCThe failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain.NTSB SEA98LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, IDImproper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…NTSB CHI98LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Philip, SDthe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field.NTSB LAX98FA219Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Apple Valley, CAThe improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos.NTSB NYC97FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Collegeville, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.NTSB IAD96LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Akron, OHa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA95LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Picayune, MSLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA95LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Crystal River, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clint, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA93LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Enterprise, ORPoor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.NTSB CHI92LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Colby, KSA jammed exhaust valve in the number one cylinder of the engine assembly.NTSB FTW92LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Searcy, ARThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The carburetor icing conditions and the soft terrain in the landing area were factors.NTSB NYC91LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sharon, OHThe improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.NTSB MIA91LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gainesville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB BFO91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lexington, KYThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brighton, MIA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.NTSB CHI90LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oshkosh, WILoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX88LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Guam (Pacific Ocean)The pilot experienced a loss of engine power at 1500 feet MSL while on a flight in the marianas islands from saipan to Guam. The aircraft was ditched in ocean waters about 2 miles north of Guam and was not recovered. The occupants were rescued by a U.S. Navy…NTSB SEA87LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Twin Falls, IDDuring descent from cruise for landing the engine momentarily ran rough and then quit. The pilot attempted to land onto a road but struck a telephone pole in flight. The aircraft then descended onto the ground nose first. No reason for the engine failure…NTSB NYC87LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Montgomery, NYDuring an instructional flight to orange county airport, a simulated engine out was performed while on approach for landing. Directional control was lost and the flight landed west of runway 3 in snow causing substantial damage.NTSB LAX86LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cottonwood, AZThe acft had not been flown for about 4 yrs. The plt intended to fly it to chandler, AZ, for an annual inspn. The pax stated the plt had previously made a test flt, but had a problem starting the eng. Rprtdly, the plt 'cleaned the fuel system and filled the…NTSB MIA83LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Culebra Island, PRThe pilot stated that while on his long cross country flight the engine started to lose pwr. He then felt a vibration and the prop stopped the acft was ditched near the shore of Culebra Island. It was calculated that the acft flew abt 3 hours and 30 minutes.…NTSB NYC82DA177Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Williamson, NYDuring a dual instructional flight the pilot experienced a power loss during takeoff while practicing touch and go landings. The aircraft was forced to land in an orchard and collided with trees.NTSB ATL82FA182Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hendersonville, NCReportedly, the engine power was normal during the engine run-up, ground roll and lift-off. However, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of about 250 ft AGL, the engine coughed, sputtered and lost power. At about the same time, two witnesses noticed that the…