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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, OH

49 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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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" = 'OH' 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 GAA18CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Medina, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.Oct 8, 2017 · N7313G · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Russellville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack of the No. 2 cylinder cooling fin, which resulted in failure of the No. 2 cylinder.Aug 5, 2016 · N10770 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Galion, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 8, 2009 · N66006 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Wadsworth, OHThe lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.Sep 4, 2008 · N18538 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Salem, OHA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.Sep 14, 2000 · N10825 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD98LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.May 6, 1998 · N21971 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Center Village, OHThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Nov 27, 1997 · N11350 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Vincent, OHthe instructor's inadequate supervision by allowing the student and himself to become lost, his inadequate inflight planning/decision by failing to ensure the airplane was safely landed before fuel was exhausted, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a…Jul 10, 1996 · N16095 · Destroyed NTSB IAD96LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Akron, OHa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Apr 12, 1996 · N16188 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO96LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dayton, OHthe student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions.Oct 16, 1995 · N5363Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Put-In-Bay, OHThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.Aug 19, 1992 · N18176 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sharon, OHThe improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.Aug 16, 1991 · N19171 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Moraine, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain.Aug 5, 1991 · N17210 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat.Dec 14, 1990 · N6891G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Circleville, OHThe misuse of the flight controls by the pilot and improper bounced landing recovery procedure.Aug 25, 1990 · N10905 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bowling Green, OHThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft when he misjudged the height of the landing flare. The recovery from the bounced landing was inadequate and the nose gear collapsed upon impact with the runway.Apr 1, 1989 · N1044Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control in crosswind conditions while on short final and the improperly adjusted carburetor idle flow.Jan 22, 1989 · N1497Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ashland, OHThe student pilot was on his second solo flt after he made six landings with his instructor. On the third touch and go the acft hit hard, bounced, stalled, and contacted the rwy in a nose down attitude. The student plt attempted recovery from the hard landing…Oct 26, 1985 · N7447G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI85FA383Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, OHThe acft was being flown by a plt who's company takes low alt photos of farms for later resale. This is accomplished with hand-held 35MM cameras from the right seat. According to the single witness to the accident, the acft was first sighted flying 'low and…Sep 22, 1985 · N21903 · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · East Liverpool, OHWhile on a night/solo x-country flt, the eng had a partial loss of power. The student attempted to make an emergency landing at a nearby arpt, but the rwy lights were not illuminated. At first, the student did not remember that the lights could be controlled…Apr 13, 1985 · N15JT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEI25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Wadsworth, OHJul 4, 1981 · N16168 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEI07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ravenna, OHNov 18, 1979 · N63252 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Albany, OHOct 17, 1979 · N1800D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEK20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Columbus, OHAug 13, 1979 · N5488Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEK07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Mt Vernon, OHFeb 18, 1979 · N5496Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEG06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · West Union, OHNov 25, 1978 · N18202 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEG17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Germantown, OHSep 23, 1978 · N19244 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEI26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Napoleon, OHJun 29, 1978 · N19362 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEG17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Goshen, OHMay 3, 1977 · N11398 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Chagrin Falls, OHMar 23, 1977 · N19463 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEK22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Celina, OHJul 17, 1976 · N1357Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEK10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lima, OHFeb 7, 1976 · N19079 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEK30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Circleville, OHJun 13, 1975 · N1724Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEI32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Alliance, OHDec 14, 1974 · N10646 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEK18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Zanesville, OHDec 11, 1974 · N11503 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEI29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Strongsville, OHNov 18, 1974 · N6835G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEI27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · S Russell, OHNov 1, 1974 · N11358 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75DEG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Phillipsburg, OHAug 20, 1974 · N1768Q · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FE140Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Galion, OHMay 23, 1974 · N11069 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Springfield, OHMar 17, 1974 · N18202 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEI29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Carrollton, OHFeb 14, 1974 · N11148 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEI28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Chagrin Fall, OHFeb 9, 1974 · N11358 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEK11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Marion, OHJan 4, 1974 · N19079 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEI19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Toledo, OHJan 2, 1974 · N19362 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEI22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Clyde, OHAug 5, 1973 · N6995G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74DEI08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Brunswick, OHAug 2, 1973 · N6835G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74FEK02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Gallion, OHJul 30, 1973 · N16155 · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC044Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Lodi, OHOct 27, 1972 · N5280Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI72FEI10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Toledo, OHJul 30, 1971 · N1312Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage