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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, NY

43 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" = 'NY' 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\" = 'NY' 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" = 'NY' 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 ERA20CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Hamburg, NYThe pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.Apr 20, 2020 · N150LF · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NYThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.Oct 21, 2012 · N1791Q · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cooperstown, NYThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.Jul 27, 2007 · N19052 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hammondsport, NYThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions.Jul 24, 2007 · N10958 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC97LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Easton, NYmechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was…Sep 21, 1997 · N6865G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152L · East Berne, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a departure from a short field and his failure to attain a proper climb rate, resulting in an in-flight collision with a 5 foot pole located on rising terrain, 20 feet above the airport elevation.Aug 3, 1993 · N10489 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Weedsport, NYThe flight instructor did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the after landing roll. Factors in this accident were the strong cross winds and the ice patched runway.Dec 19, 1992 · N6524G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gansevoort, NYThe pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a landing on an icy runway at excessive speed; and unable to stop on the available runway and subsequent collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…Dec 12, 1991 · N1404Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Palmyra, NYPilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled to ground impact.Aug 30, 1990 · N17109 · Destroyed NTSB NYC90LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Montour Falls, NYThe pilot in command's decision to attempt takeoff at night from an inimproved field which resulted in collision with a vehicle.Jul 5, 1990 · N10267 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NYFailure of the pilot of the C-150, N17109, to maintain proper separation from other aircraft during landing at an uncontrolled airport.Jan 29, 1989 · N17109 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB NYC89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Shirley, NYA poorly planned final approach, an improper landing flare, and failure of the pilot to correct a bounced landing.Jan 14, 1989 · N6888G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC87LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Montgomery, NYDuring an instructional flight to orange county airport, a simulated engine out was performed while on approach for landing. Directional control was lost and the flight landed west of runway 3 in snow causing substantial damage.Jan 16, 1987 · N6717G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC85FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lewiston, NYWitnesses reported seeing the acft circling at low altitudes up to 30 minutes prior to the accident. One witness stated the plt appeared to be performing power stalls at an alt of aprx 500 ft AGL. The acft then entered a spin and descended to ground impact.…Aug 25, 1985 · N18717 · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FFA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Hunter, NYThe acft stalled while making a low level steep turn over a residential area.Nov 11, 1982 · N11263 · Destroyed NTSB NYC83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Watertown, NYThe pilot reported that he made two touch-and-go landings at the Watertown, new york intl airport. He then returned to his private airstrip in the local area. While executing a night approach to the private strip he got too low. The pilot stated that he added…Oct 29, 1982 · N1277Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC82DA177Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Williamson, NYDuring a dual instructional flight the pilot experienced a power loss during takeoff while practicing touch and go landings. The aircraft was forced to land in an orchard and collided with trees.Jul 31, 1982 · N6924G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80DA084Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Geneseo, NYAug 28, 1980 · N17375 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FA037Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Akron, NYApr 22, 1980 · N11875 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Islip, NYMay 1, 1979 · N6931G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79DFJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Orchard Park, NYApr 20, 1979 · N10891 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHJ02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Brooklyn, NYOct 16, 1978 · N11302 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FHJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Islip, NYJul 8, 1978 · N5486Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78DFJ07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Painted Post, NYNov 20, 1977 · N11164 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77DFJ42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hamburg, NYAug 20, 1977 · N6882G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77DFA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Edinburg, NYJan 22, 1977 · N1404Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77DFA08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kingston, NYDec 5, 1976 · N6738G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Elmira, NYJun 3, 1976 · N18717 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFA38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kingston, NYMay 28, 1976 · N1603Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFA33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Scotia, NYApr 18, 1976 · N11438 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFA29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kingston, NYMar 20, 1976 · N19490 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FHJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Edwards, NYFeb 4, 1976 · N19593 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FHJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Brooklyn, NYAug 1, 1975 · N10548 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FFJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Spencer, NYApr 27, 1975 · N19593 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FFA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Duanesburg, NYMar 28, 1975 · N10862 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DFJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Akron, NYOct 6, 1974 · N6558G · Destroyed NTSB NYC75FFA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Palenville, NYSep 2, 1974 · N19010 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DHJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Islip, NYAug 11, 1974 · N6518G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74AN095Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Fulton, NYMay 18, 1974 · N11780 · Destroyed NTSB NYC74FFA28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Duanesburg, NYApr 21, 1974 · N1536Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74DHJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Islip, NYJul 24, 1973 · N5236Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74DFJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Dunkirk, NYJun 4, 1973 · N18004 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73AN119Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · York, NYMar 2, 1973 · N18521 · Destroyed