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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, PA

41 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" = 'PA' 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 ERA16LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · York, PAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.Nov 9, 2009 · N976HB · No damage NTSB NYC98FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Towanda, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Aug 9, 1998 · N19127 · Destroyed NTSB NYC98LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Blakeslee, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.May 24, 1998 · N6562G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC97FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Collegeville, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.Jan 12, 1997 · N10809 · Destroyed NTSB NYC92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bethel Park, PAThe failure of the pilot to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were an improperly reading right fuel gauge, and an improperly adjusted…Jun 29, 1992 · N6849G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAThe student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying…Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC91LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Chambersburg, PACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing (weather conditions).Mar 24, 1991 · N19102 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Palmer Township, PAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the student pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, and his lack of…Aug 3, 1990 · N18030 · Destroyed NTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Doylestown, PAImproper preflight preparation by the pilot by taking off with the flaps extended, which resulted in an inadequate rate of climb to clear obstructions beyond the end of the runway, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his failure in maintaining…Jul 12, 1989 · N10659 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Monroeville, PAThe acft crashed into trees during an aborted landing. The student pilot was not injured. The weather was VMC and no fltplan was filed for this student solo flt. The pilot had set 30 degrees of flaps for landing, the pilot attempted to correct his position…May 13, 1983 · N10506 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FHA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Collegeville, PAAug 6, 1980 · N10079 · Destroyed NTSB NYC80FGM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Everett, PAMay 19, 1980 · N18067 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGM35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Zelienople, PAJul 17, 1979 · N19138 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGM30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kittanning, PAJun 27, 1979 · N18077 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FGM28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waterford, PAMay 31, 1979 · N21974 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC78FGM45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Franklin, PAAug 17, 1978 · N10687 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC77FA039Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Rostraver, PAMar 17, 1977 · N19532 · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FHD13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Coatesville, PAMar 12, 1977 · N10561 · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FGM10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Corry, PAJan 9, 1977 · N6849G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Beaver Falls, PASep 19, 1976 · N17266 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN082Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Frackville, PAFeb 22, 1976 · N19165 · Destroyed NTSB NYC76DHD15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · West Chester, PADec 28, 1975 · N1240Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DHD07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · West Chester, PADec 20, 1975 · N1410Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Brideville, PANov 6, 1975 · N11164 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76FGM01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · St Marys, PAJul 10, 1975 · N11813 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FGM46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Darlington, PAJun 20, 1975 · N11275 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DHD45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · New London, PAMay 18, 1975 · N11483 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DGT18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Thomasville, PAFeb 20, 1975 · N16074 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75FGM23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PAFeb 13, 1975 · N7451G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC75DHA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gilbertville, PAJul 14, 1974 · N18146 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGM23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Waynesburg, PAApr 12, 1974 · N1495Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FGM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Evans City, PAFeb 10, 1974 · N1399Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74FHA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Benton, PAJul 11, 1973 · N21985 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FGT08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Halifax, PAFeb 23, 1973 · N6591G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73FHD24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Up.Phoenixvile, PAJan 31, 1973 · N6759G · Substantial damage NTSB NYC73DHD12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ambler, PASep 3, 1972 · N1422Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC73DGM01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Cuddy, PAJul 14, 1972 · N1288Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72FGM20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · Bridgeville, PAOct 23, 1971 · N1310Q · Substantial damage NTSB NYC72DHA18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Perkasie, PAOct 8, 1971 · N6759G · Substantial damage