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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, OR

38 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" = 'OR' 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
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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" = 'OR' 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

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NTSB WPR25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150L · Glen Avon, OROn December 4, 2024, about 1420 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5330Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Glen Avon, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Dec 4, 2024 · N5330Q · Substantial damage NTSB ANC21LA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Colton, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Nov 16, 2020 · N18666 · Destroyed NTSB WPR18LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Ontario, ORA total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 12, 2018 · N6908G · Destroyed NTSB WPR12FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Goble, ORThe flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Princeville, ORThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine.Apr 15, 2010 · N6928G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.Feb 23, 2006 · N11568 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Boardman, ORThe pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A related factor was the crosswind condition.Feb 20, 1999 · N16058 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Silverton, ORClearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.Sep 14, 1993 · N11882 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ontario, ORThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's delayed go around.Jul 10, 1993 · N10050 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Enterprise, ORPoor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.Oct 24, 1992 · N16221 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sisters, ORThe pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, high density altitude, and downdrafts.Oct 20, 1992 · N19092 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mulino, ORCarburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation.Feb 27, 1992 · N11568 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA91FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yamhill, ORInadequate inflight planning/decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall, a tail wind, remedial action was not performed, and poor compensation for wind conditions.Sep 7, 1991 · N19578 · Destroyed NTSB SEA90LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Troutdale, ORPassengers failure to maintain clearance from the turning propeller. A factor in the accident was his diverted attention to a helicopter on the ground nearby with the engine running.Sep 20, 1990 · N18677 · No damage NTSB SEA90LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Newberg, ORThe pilot did not maintain directional control duing the landing.May 8, 1990 · N18024 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed on final approach. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience.May 6, 1989 · N6575G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · The Dalles, ORThe student plt's instructor became seriously ill after the first leg of a dual, cross country flight. Another instructor/pilot examiner signed off on the student pilot's logbook to return solo to the departure airport. The instructor/pilot examiner failed to…Jun 9, 1987 · N6528G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lebanon, ORA power loss occurred during takeoff at about 100 feet AGL due to fuel exhaustion. A turn to the left was made so that a landing could be made on a field. During landing roll the aircraft's wing struck two trees.Dec 27, 1986 · N11537 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA85LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lapine, ORPlt recieved inflt wx brief. Present location and next reporting station were VFR, no known adverse wx between. En route, plt encountered IMC. Fuel comsumed in maneuvering to aviod wx precluded return to known VFR airfield. Plt elected to make a precautionary…Oct 14, 1984 · N11849 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DYK17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Redmond, ORSep 4, 1980 · N1280Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DYM51Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Tigard, ORJul 27, 1980 · N11624 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA79DYM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · La Grande, ORJan 29, 1979 · N6528G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78DYK18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Millican, ORJun 2, 1978 · N11737 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FA025Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Junction City, ORApr 11, 1978 · N10627 · Destroyed NTSB SEA78DYM20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Aurora, ORMar 13, 1978 · N6699G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77DYK22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Tenmile, ORAug 31, 1977 · N17067 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYIIOAccident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Roseburg, ORSep 2, 1976 · N11758 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76AS057Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Clatskanie, ORJun 28, 1976 · N19310 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76FYC60Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Oregon City, ORJun 25, 1976 · N10297 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYC31Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Sandy, ORFeb 18, 1976 · N19426 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYI27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Redmond, ORMay 28, 1975 · N10297 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75AS034Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Albany, ORMar 14, 1975 · N5331Q · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75FYI17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · North Bend, ORNov 23, 1974 · N6960G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYC25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Salem, ORNov 10, 1973 · N18153 · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Pendleton, ORAug 26, 1973 · N5316Q · Destroyed NTSB SEA73DYC31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Salem, ORMay 28, 1973 · N21986 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73FYI12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Roseburg, ORMar 6, 1973 · N6561G · Substantial damage