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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, IL

73 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.

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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19712026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, IL per year, 1971–2026: 73 cases
1971	3
1972	3
1973	7
1974	8
1975	5
1976	5
1977	8
1978	6
1979	3
1980	1
1981	2
1982	1
1983	1
1984	1
1985	2
1987	1
1988	1
1989	1
1992	2
1993	1
1995	1
1996	1
2001	1
2003	1
2005	2
2007	1
2009	1
2010	1
2018	1
2026	1

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Latest cases

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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" = 'IL' 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

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\" = 'IL' 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" = 'IL' 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

Run 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 CEN26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Round Lake Park, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Jan 5, 2026 · N101FA · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.May 27, 2018 · N19366 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Brownstown, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight.Jan 5, 2010 · N10401 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09IA172Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Grayslake, ILThe failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage NTSB CHI07CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Salem, ILThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the…Jun 28, 2007 · N11419 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ILThe improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Buffalo Grove, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the…May 8, 2005 · N11239 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb.Jul 8, 2003 · N10257 · Destroyed NTSB CHI02FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Union, ILThe pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Oct 20, 2001 · N6609G · Destroyed NTSB CHI96LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wonder Lake, ILa blocked exhaust pipe as a result of an inadequate weld repair to the muffler.Sep 14, 1996 · N1381Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA264Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murphysboro, ILthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.Aug 8, 1995 · N11346 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · De Kalb, ILThe failure of the pilot flying the airplane to maintain an airspeed above stall speed.May 1, 1993 · N6783G · Destroyed NTSB CHI93FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Elwood, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed NTSB CHI92LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Peru, ILThe students pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.Feb 23, 1992 · N6785G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sugar Grove, ILFailure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, and a stall/spin encountered with inadequate altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorm, pre-flight briefing not obtained and poor weather evaluation by the pilot.Jul 2, 1989 · N16004 · Destroyed NTSB CHI88LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Springfield, ILThe aircraft experienced a hard landing followed by collapse of the nose gear. The student pilot stated that he bounced on his first attempt to land and the second touchdown was nose first which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear.Feb 21, 1988 · N18225 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88DEV01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Marion, ILPilot in command suffered a fatal heart attack. His wife, a private pilot, attempted to land the aircraft, lost control on landing roll and struck a runway light.Dec 5, 1987 · N7533G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85FEE03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Plainfield, ILThe student departed chicago midway & flew to the clow arpt to practice takeoffs & landings. On downwind at clow, the wind blew the acft toward the arpt, causing it to be too close in to the rwy. Subsequently, the student overshot the turn to final apch &…Jul 5, 1985 · N5356Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85FA096Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Wheeling, ILAt about 400 ft AGL during takeoff, the eng lost all power. The plt was able to regain partial power for aprx 20 sec, by 'milking' the throttle, then the eng stopped again. To avoid power lines & factories ahead, the plt turned back & landed on arpt property.…Jan 23, 1985 · N11413 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rock Falls, ILThe instructor plt stated that the student plt was flying the aircraft. While on final approach he advised the student plt to add engine power. The student did so very rapidly causing the engine to stall. Before the engine could be restarted the aircraft…Jan 18, 1984 · N10502 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Savanna, ILThe plt reported the winds were from 160 deg at 7 KTS & that he back taxied on rwy 14 to takeoff. He reported that during the takeoff roll, he encountered a right x-wind, & when he was aprx 2/3 of the way down the rwy, the acft veered to the left. After…Aug 17, 1983 · N11279 · Destroyed NTSB CHI82FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pontiac, ILBoth plts onboard were cfi's. the acft was observed to slow down & enter a stall/spin which continued to impact.Jul 21, 1982 · N18727 · Destroyed NTSB CHI81DEE45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Morris, ILJun 18, 1981 · N11729 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81DEV11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Metropolis, ILApr 7, 1981 · N1691Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEV16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Metropolis, ILFeb 13, 1980 · N1559Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEE05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Freeport, ILNov 12, 1979 · N10056 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEV14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lincoln, ILMar 12, 1979 · N19358 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEE39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wheeling, ILFeb 19, 1979 · N11413 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEE22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Naperville, ILDec 26, 1978 · N1294Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEV09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Danville, ILDec 16, 1978 · N10739 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEE48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Plato Center, ILJun 21, 1978 · N11554 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEV20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Carbondale, ILMar 6, 1978 · N66009 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wheeling, ILFeb 26, 1978 · N19277 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Wheeling, ILJan 3, 1978 · N1575Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Plainfield, ILNov 26, 1977 · N19410 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEV08Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Carmi, ILNov 22, 1977 · N18636 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78DEV02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pittsfield, ILOct 6, 1977 · N10524 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEE43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Joliet, ILJul 19, 1977 · N6998G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEE15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Sandwich, ILMar 31, 1977 · N11740 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEE11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Chicago, ILFeb 27, 1977 · N11789 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEV10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Manito, ILFeb 3, 1977 · N65981 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEE09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Joliet, ILJan 22, 1977 · N19188 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEV03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Marion, ILOct 27, 1976 · N1611Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC088Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Woodstock, ILAug 25, 1976 · N1452Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI76FEV54Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Okawville, ILJul 24, 1976 · N10774 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEV30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Bloomington, ILApr 9, 1976 · N7522G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEE39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lockport, ILJan 18, 1976 · N6818G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76AC022Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Orland Park, ILSep 6, 1975 · N5968U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI76DEE04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Ottawa, ILJul 13, 1975 · N16178 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEV20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Peoria, ILFeb 9, 1975 · N16178 · Substantial damage