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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, MI

47 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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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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN16LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Detroit, MIThe pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Trenton, MIThe loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.Feb 12, 2011 · N6622G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI03LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MIThe pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer.May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Midland, MIthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around.Sep 2, 1999 · N1316Q · Substantial damage 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.Jun 13, 1996 · N16047 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Watersmeet, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.Jul 13, 1994 · N6579G · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brighton, MIA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed NTSB CHI90DEM08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150L · Holland, MIUndetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed NTSB CHI90LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Traverse City, MIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Jan 7, 1990 · N6763G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 L · Eureka, MIStudent pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway.May 16, 1989 · N7531G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clawson, MIThe pilot allowing the airspeed to decay below the airplanes stall speed.Mar 28, 1989 · N5335Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI87LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ludington, MIDrg the takeoff roll, the acft went off the left side of the rwy. The student rprtd the takeoff roll seemed normal untilrotation, but when the nose wheel lifted off the rwy, the acft began to veer to the left. He stated he was unable to correct the situation…Sep 3, 1987 · N7502G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI87FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lakeview, MIWitnesses observed the aircraft buzzing a farm where a friend of the pilot resided. Following a low pass, the aircraft pulled up into a steep, left climbing turn. At the top of the climb, the nose dropped and the aircraft spiraled into the ground.Dec 30, 1986 · N6965G · Destroyed NTSB CHI87LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · East Jordan, MIThe pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated…Oct 8, 1986 · N1420Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gregory, MIThe CFI stated that the purpose of the flight was to look at property and give a bfr to his dual student. The aircraft struck wires while on approach to runway 23 at the smith farm airport. The CFI stated this accident could have been prevented had he used a…Apr 23, 1986 · N16047 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA020Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Charlotte, MIAfter returning to the airport, the pilot used full flaps during a crosswind landing. The wind was from 090 degrees, gusting 20 to 25 knots. The pilot stated that he added power when the aircraft stalled at about 10 ft AGL. The plane touched down in snow…Jan 2, 1982 · N1549Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEC26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Monroe, MIJul 29, 1981 · N17134 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEC15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Troy, MIApr 26, 1980 · N11586 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEM14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Traverse City, MIMar 12, 1979 · N155KA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEC15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Flint, MIFeb 6, 1979 · N21971 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC56Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Pontiac, MISep 25, 1978 · N5237Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEM32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Lansing, MIAug 17, 1978 · N18686 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Crystal Falls, MIDec 26, 1977 · N7966G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEC38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pontiac, MIJul 13, 1977 · N1642Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEC15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Detroit, MIFeb 21, 1977 · N10900 · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEM08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Sparta, MIOct 25, 1976 · N17236 · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lansing, MIOct 3, 1976 · N10747 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DBM56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chesaning, MISep 5, 1976 · N16109 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Westland, MIFeb 12, 1976 · N1528Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Harrison, MIOct 26, 1975 · N6886G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEC07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Grosse Isle, MIAug 11, 1975 · N11401 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Ypsilanti, MIJun 16, 1975 · N1217Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEC47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Clarkston, MIMay 15, 1975 · N7505G · Destroyed NTSB CHI75DEC44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Owosso, MIApr 12, 1975 · N1250Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEC42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Huron, MIMar 23, 1975 · N19564 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEM33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Kalamazoo, MIMar 20, 1975 · N10097 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEM25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Traverse City, MIJan 28, 1975 · N1420Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEC03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Onsted, MIJul 11, 1974 · N18022 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC52Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Huron, MIJun 27, 1974 · N6608G · Destroyed NTSB CHI74DEC38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mason, MIApr 20, 1974 · N6561G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEM54Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lansing, MIApr 17, 1974 · N156KA · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEC28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Mason, MIJan 19, 1974 · N16080 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEM27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rockford, MINov 14, 1973 · N6853G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEM11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Grand Rapids, MIJul 24, 1973 · N19345 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI73DEC25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Flint, MIMar 21, 1973 · N1642Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI72FEC49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Petersburg, MIJun 27, 1972 · N1491Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI71DDW26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Owosso, MIDec 21, 1970 · N6625G · Substantial damage