NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, TX
110 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.
Cases per year
| 1971 | 4 |
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| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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" DESCRun 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 CEN24FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150L · Godley, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.NTSB CEN23FA315Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN23LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Venus, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Cypress, TXFailure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB CEN23LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Iola, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB CEN22LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Burleson, TXThe student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.NTSB GAA18CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Eldorado, TXThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09FA364Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.NTSB DFW08FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Castroville, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB DFW06CA120Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Levelland, TXThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW05LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Denton, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Mountain Home, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Temple, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manvel, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Iowa Park, TXfuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB FTW01LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Valley Spring, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.NTSB FTW01FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockport, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bryan, TXThe flight instructor's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines.NTSB FTW98LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Taft, TXThe pilot's failure to ensure that there was adequate fuel for the planned flight on board the airplane during the preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of the glide distance…NTSB FTW98LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Pearland, TXThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot.NTSB FTW96LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Levelland, TXThe student pilot's improper use of mixture control resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95IA243Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Levelland, TXThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance during a formation flight. A factor was the lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB FTW95FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Needville, TXLoss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB FTW95LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Booker, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath resulting in a collision with an object. Factors were the dark night and the pilot's disregard for the lack of lights.NTSB FTW94LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Athens, TXPilot's failure to maintain directional control due to improper compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB FTW93LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Navasota, TXPartial power loss due to left magneto fluctuating due to loose coil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB FTW93LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswindNTSB FTW93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clint, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Liverpool, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.NTSB FTW90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Tomball, TXStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control and proper alignment with timely manner after a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a right quartering headwind.NTSB FTW90LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Arlington, TXPoor judgement of the pilot after consumption of alcoholic beverage, his decision to make low passes at night (buzzing), failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and diversion of his attention. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB FTW89LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Hearne, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane and his lack of experience/training. A factor was the pilot's poor physical condition.NTSB FTW89FA134Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fort Worth, TXA loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's inability to raise the flaps which resulted in a stall. The flap failure and subsequent full flap takeoff were the result of the operator's improper maintenance of the airplane and the operator's use of a…NTSB FTW89LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Onalaska, TXFuel system exhaustion due to the improper planning/decision by the flight instructor, on the ground, prior to the flight and the improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot.NTSB FTW89LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gladewater, TXThe pilot was returning home from a personal night cross-country flight when the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to glide to the home airport but was unable and had to accept a forced landing on a railroad track. During the final approach,…NTSB FTW88LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Weatherford, TXA forced landing was attempted following a complete eng failure. The plt overshot the intended touchdown pt and pulled the acft off the grnd in an attempt to clear a busy hwy. however, the acft struck wires located next to the road. Evidence indicated that…NTSB FTW88LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mckinney, TXDuring flare/touchdown with full flaps the aircraft bounced. The student pilot in an attempt to go-around failed to retract the flaps. The aircraft stalled contacting some trees and subsequently the ground, damaging the left wing, right wing, and the…NTSB FTW88LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lancaster, TXWhile rtrng fm a x-country, the student bcm disoriented & reqd assistance. Redbird twr ctlr adzd dallas-ft worth TRACON that the plt was lost & needed a beacon identification. A few min later, the acft's location was determined & the ctlr at redbird relayed a…NTSB FTW87LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockwall, TXAs the acft touched down, the rgt main wheel contacted a rut in a soft area of the rwy & the acft veered to the rgt. To avoid hitting parked acft on the west side of the rwy, the plt added full power & left rudder & aileron. He stated that as the acft left…NTSB FTW86LRA10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Houston, TXThe acft failed to start so the CFI got out to turn the prop. The mag switch was left on and the eng fired as the CFI moved the prop blade. The CFI was struck by the blade and serously injured.NTSB FTW85LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Killeen, TXThe student pilot failed to properly flare the aircraft and touched down hard on the nose gear. This caused the aircraft to start porpoising from which recovery was not made. Aircraft continued to bounce until the nose gear collapsed. It then slid to a stop,…NTSB FTW85LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Abilene, TXThe plt had little recent tail wheel experience. The accident occurred while landing in a x-wind that exceeded either or both the acft's and plt's capabilities. The acft ground looped. The left wheel dropped into mud beside the rwy and separated. The main…NTSB FTW84LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Seymour, TXThe 27 hour student plt aborted his landing when the acft began to balloon. The plt retracted the flaps and the acft settled hard onto the rwy and bounced back into the air. The plt reacted by pulling back on the yoke and inadvertently applied left aileron…NTSB FTW84LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · New Boston, TXThe non-rated plt/owner was flying at night when he noticed that the fuel quanity was low. About 15 mins later, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. During an emergency night landing, the acft struck several tree stumps & was damaged. Police officers…NTSB FTW83LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Uvalde, TXWhile the student was on a cross-country flt, the eng lost power after the acft had been flying 3.6 hrs. She made an emergency landing on a ranch road; however, during the roll-out, the right wing struck a telephone pole. The acft had a usable fuel supply of…NTSB FTW83LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Covington, TXAt about 400 ft AGL after takeoff the eng quit. The acft collided with the ground avoiding power lines. The plt attributed the eng failure to water in fuel.NTSB FTW83LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Donna, TXAccording to the student plt, he was practicing a simulated emergency landing & had aborted the approach when the acft banked to the left, went out of control & crashed. An investigation revealed that the acft hit a palm tree, aprx 60 ft tall, then came to…NTSB FTW82DA262Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot was a local flight practincing landings and had an engine failure during the second climb out. He made an emergency forced landing straight ahead and collided with a ditch. He stated the aircraft had about 3 gallons of fuel before takeoff. Both…NTSB FTW82FPD12Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Graham, TXThe aircraft was being used on a pipeline patrol mission. The pilot informed the pipeline ground crew of a pipeline leak and circled the area. The aircraft was observed by the ground crew to making a wide circle at about 100 ft AGL when it abruptly went into…