NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, CA
179 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150L. 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
| 1971 | 3 |
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| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 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.\"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 ('2071826'))
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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 ('2071826'))
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NTSB WPR22FA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150L · Dunsmuir, CAThe non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR18FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pacoima, CAA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an…NTSB WPR18LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Perris, CAThe presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance to the carburetor.NTSB WPR12LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Tulare, CAA partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.NTSB WPR11LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.NTSB WPR09CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Pescadero, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Columbia, CAThe flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB LAX07CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Watsonville, CAa partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons during takeoff.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 LAX01LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fullerton, CAloss of engine power due to fuel contamination.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 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 LAX99LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Madera, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see the stationary airplane on the taxiway ahead.NTSB LAX99LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · San Andreas, CAThe other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.NTSB LAX99FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB LAX98LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Oroville, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.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 LAX97LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Groveland, CAwas fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preflight review by the student's flight instructor and training.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 LAX96LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sacramento, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the student's failure to use carburetor heat. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.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 SEA94LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rio Linda, CAThe pilot's improper mixture leaning procedure. Factor(s) were: the disconnected ignition lead, dark night conditions, unsuitable terrain and the fence.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 LAX94LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion is a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX93LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Chemehuevi Valy, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the forced landing attempt.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 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 LAX93LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lakeport, CAThe student pilot's delayed flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total experience.NTSB LAX92LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pittsburg, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX92LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fresno, CAThe improper major repair of the carburetor heat control by unidentified persons that resulted the failure of the air intake distribution system and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX91LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150L · Groveland, CAThe pilots neglect to calculate the aircrafts fuel consumption and his failure to service the aircraft with fuel prior to the last takeoff. The wire across the aircrafts flight path during the forced landing was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX91FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Carlsbad, CAThe cfi/pic's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the continued VFR flight into an area of IMC conditions. The pilot's impairment due to high levels of antihistamine and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX90LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Palm Springs, CAFuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation, and his lack of total experience.NTSB LAX90LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Chico, CAThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll and the CFI failed to take remedial action.NTSB LAX90LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CAThe engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB LAX90LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hanford, CAThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain a sufficient airspeed for the wind conditions encountered during the attempted landing.NTSB LAX89LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bakersfield, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not adequately plan for the flight in that he did not calculate the fuel consumption accurately, failed to provide for adequate fuel reserves, and also failed to land at airports short of his…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 LAX89LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sacramento, CAThe student plt was practicing touch-&-go landings on his 3rd instructional solo flt. Drg an apch to land, the acft was slightly to the right of the rwy. The student tried to correct the situation, then decided the acft was too close to the ground. He added…NTSB LAX88LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Salinas, CADuring a cross-country flt, while descending to the arpt, the engine lost power. The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed over. Inspection of the fuel system revealed there was no fuel on board.NTSB LAX88LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Corona, CADuring a cross country flight, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on a residential street where, during the landing roll, the airplane collided with a parked vehicle. Inspection of the airplane revealed that there was…NTSB LAX88LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hesperia, CANTSB LAX88LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pine Valley, CAFailure of the number one connecting rod bearing. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's relative inexperience and his inability to judge the glide ratio of the airplane and completing a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Diamond Springs, CADuring a dual instructional flt, approaching the airport the engine experienced a total loss of power. The plt made a forced landing in a field where during the landing roll the acft nosed over. There were no mechanical failures or malfunctions reported. The…NTSB LAX88LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Carpenteria, CAThe pilot encountered deteriorating weather as he approached his destination. After descending to 1,500 feet MSL, he attempted to follow a highway to the ocean but inadvertently encountered fog. The pilot attempted to turn, after spotting lights from houses…NTSB LAX87LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · San Jose, CAWhile on final apch to land on rwy 31R at night, the acft flew too low, struck trees, then collided with the terrain. The plt was taken to a hospital with serious injuries & a blood sample was drawn at 0205 PDT. A check of his blood showed an alcohol level of…NTSB LAX87LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fresno, CADuring a solo instructional cross-country flight the engine quit while on the base leg at the Fresno airport. The pilot did not feel that he could make the runway due to an extended downwind and low altitude. The pilot decided to try and land in a plowed…NTSB LAX87LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Elk Grove, CAAs the plt was returning from a local flight, the engine lost power for about 15 seconds, then restarted. The plt checked the fuel gauges which indicated one tank was empty and the other was 1/4 full. At about 1-1/2 miles from the airport, the engine lost…NTSB LAX87LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pacoima, CAThe plt refueled the acft, but was unable to restart the eng by using the battery. He hand propped the eng which started immediately. The acft began to move unattended & the plt clung to the left wing strut, but relinquished his grip after the acft moved aprx…