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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, NC

42 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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA20CA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Shelby, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 22, 2020 · N1718Q · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Creedmoor, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.Aug 29, 2014 · N1741Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Bunn, NCThe pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.Aug 13, 2006 · N6882G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA03LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Powells Point, NCa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manteo, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed 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.Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kinston, NCWas the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go around. A factor was the wind gusts which occurred at the time of the accident.Nov 21, 1993 · N5340Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL92LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manteo, NCThe delayed level off by the pilot, during the banner pick-up, which resulted in the entanglement of the banner with the horizontal stabilizer.Aug 9, 1992 · N11912 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's failure to use the before landing checklist which requires the application of carburetor heat. Factors were soft terrain at accident site, and condition favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Feb 21, 1990 · N6845G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · New Bern, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and a delayed go-around. Turbulence, wet terrain, and a ditch were contributing factors.Apr 26, 1989 · N1595Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sylva, NCThe pilot was conducting a local pleasure flight when the airplane was seen in the boxed canyon maneuvering. The witness said that the pilot was getting lower on each pass, until the airplane was about 300 feet above the ground when the airplane went into a…Mar 11, 1988 · N1258Q · Destroyed NTSB ATL87LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cullowhee, NCAfter not flying for about 7 yrs, the plt obtained flt instruction in preparation for a biennial flt review. His 1st flt was completed 4 days prior to the acdnt. The acdnt flt was to be devoted primarily to takeoffs & landings. The student plt was rprtd to…Dec 7, 1986 · N6860G · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murphy, NCThe CFI and student plt initiated a go-around from a simulated forced landing when the eng failed to respond to the application of power. In order to avoid colliding with trees the CFI turned right towards a corn field. Ground impact occurred right wing low…Nov 23, 1984 · N11916 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83FMG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Monroe, NCThe acft crashed into trees during a night landing attempt. The student pilot was taking a friend to a grass unlighted 2200 ft airstrip for a night landing. A friend in an automobile was shining her car lights on the rwy. The pilot made anunsuccessful attempt…Jul 4, 1983 · N6728G · Destroyed NTSB ATL83LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Jacksonville, NCThe acft stalled, spun and collided with trees during an attempted go-around. The pilot had flown locally for about 1 hour doing stalls and touch and go landings. The accident occurred following a landing that was planned as a full stop landing. The landing…Mar 23, 1983 · N7538G · Destroyed NTSB ATL83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Snow Hill, NCThe pilot stated that the aircraft was descending about 10 mi from the destination airport when the engine failed. Subsequently, the plane collided with a ditch during a night landing. An examination revealed that the quick drain oil plug had failed…Dec 7, 1982 · N19488 · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Jacksonville, NCThe pilot reported that the engine lost power while the fuel gauges were indicating at or near 1/4 full. Reportedly, the power loss occurred when the aircraft ran out of fuel. The aircraft was substantially damaged when it was landed in a corn field.Aug 14, 1982 · N5301Q · Substantial damage 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…Jun 30, 1982 · N1750Q · Destroyed NTSB IAD78FLJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Jacksonville, NCFeb 17, 1978 · N11521 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78FA009Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Ash, NCOct 30, 1977 · N16175 · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FLJ40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Elizabeth City, NCSep 25, 1977 · N1282Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FLJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Beulahville, NCSep 22, 1977 · N10960 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FKM13Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Eden, NCApr 3, 1977 · N18011 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76DKM22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Statesville, NCJan 10, 1976 · N6846G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76DKM07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ashoboo, NCAug 30, 1975 · N11208 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75DKM23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mocksville, NCApr 5, 1975 · N18180 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75DKM20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Climax, NCMar 5, 1975 · N16013 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75FLJ16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Burlington, NCDec 25, 1974 · N5274Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75FLJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · New River, NCNov 22, 1974 · N1256Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chocowinity, NCAug 4, 1974 · N19007 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74AI071Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Fayetteville, NCJun 29, 1974 · N19266 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLJ48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ft Bragg, NCJun 25, 1974 · N19293 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DLJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Whiteville, NCApr 3, 1974 · N19595 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74DKM43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gastonia, NCMar 3, 1974 · N17045 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD74FKM09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fuquay, NCJul 30, 1973 · N5233Q · Substantial damage NTSB IAD73FKM32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Advance, NCApr 9, 1973 · N5471Q · No damage NTSB IAD73DKM25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Advance, NCMar 14, 1973 · N6624G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DKM04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Indian Trail, NCAug 4, 1972 · N6921G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FKM23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Gastonia, NCFeb 22, 1972 · N6655G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FLJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Macon, NCNov 13, 1971 · N6559G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DKM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Indian Trail, NCOct 17, 1971 · N6801G · Substantial damage NTSB IAD71FLJ25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Durham, NCMay 20, 1971 · N6553G · Substantial damage