NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, GA
33 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
| 1973 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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\" = 'GA' 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'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' 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 ERA25LA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation due to an in-flight cardiac arrest, which necessitated a landing by a non-pilot passenger and resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA23LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Elberton, GAThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ERA16LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Peachtree City, GAThe fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude after takeoff.NTSB ERA09CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Brunswick, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.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 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 MIA02LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA00LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Milledgeville, GAThe operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while…NTSB MIA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Statesboro, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.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 ATL95LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Canton, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ATL95LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Jefferson, GAThe loss of engine power because of sticking valves. A factor was the continuous use of an improper fuel grade.NTSB ATL91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GAFailure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…NTSB ATL90FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.NTSB ATL88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cumming, GAThe student pilot was attempting to land on the 1550 foot runway. The aircraft touched down hard and bounced. The pilot pushed forward on the control column and the aircraft came down on the nose gear which collapsed.NTSB ATL86LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cumming, GADuring a normal landing, the plt lost directional control of the acft which subsequently collided with a parked C-172. The plt reported that the right tire was inflated during the preflt inspection. Following the accident the tire was found deflated. The plt…NTSB ATL82DA136Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Buford, GAThe pilot used zero flaps and about 2/3RDS of the available runway in an attempt to practice a short field takeoff. During the takeoff roll the pilot was unable to obtain takeoff speed and elected to abort but was unable to stop the aircraft before it rolled…NTSB ATL81FKG22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GANTSB MIA80FA056Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Alamo, GANTSB MIA79FKG63Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Kennesaw, GANTSB MIA79DLA38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waycross, GANTSB MIA79FA055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Albany, GANTSB MIA78FLA19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Barwick, GANTSB MIA78FKG17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Palmetto, GANTSB MIA78DLA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cairo, GANTSB MIA77DKG49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shell Bluff, GANTSB MIA76FKG77Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Jessup, GANTSB MIA75FKG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Monroe, GANTSB MIA74FKG87Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Marietta, GANTSB MIA74DKG80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cedartown, GANTSB MIA74FKG65Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Perry, GANTSB MIA74FKG48Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Tifton, GANTSB MIA73DKG73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Stockbridge, GA