NTSB investigations: Cessna 150L, 1989
28 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
| 1970 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 116 |
| 1974 | 153 |
| 1975 | 123 |
| 1976 | 104 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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 NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA90FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Columbia, MSSuicide. The pilot's emotional state of distress was a related factor.NTSB LAX90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Marana, AZFailure of the pilot to properly judge his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA89LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockledge, FLFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The gusty crosswind and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors.NTSB DEN89LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot failed to refuel the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in fuel exhaustion.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 BFO89LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MDAn undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.NTSB DEN89LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-L · Logan, UTImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a fence in the emergency landing area.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…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 CHI89FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sugar Grove, ILFailure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, and a stall/spin encountered with inadequate altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorm, pre-flight briefing not obtained and poor weather evaluation by the pilot.NTSB CHI89FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Wisc Rapids, WIThe pilot's failure to assure that the flaps were in the up position during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft.NTSB ANC89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-L · Alexander River, AKThe failure of the pilot to land at the proper touchdown point and the resulting hard landing. Damage to the airplane precluded a go-around and resulted in the intentional swerve into a River to avoid injuries to people on the ground.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 LAX89LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Bakersfield, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not adequately plan for the flight in that he did not calculate the fuel consumption accurately, failed to provide for adequate fuel reserves, and also failed to land at airports short of his…NTSB CHI89LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 L · Eureka, MIStudent pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway.NTSB NYC89LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, CTInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in not maintaining proper alignment with the runway. The crosswind and soft/wet terrain were contributing factors.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.NTSB ATL89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · New Bern, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and a delayed go-around. Turbulence, wet terrain, and a ditch were contributing factors.NTSB MKC89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Creve Couer, MOThe pilot's misjudgement of altitude and distance to the runway, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/uneven terrain short of the runway.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.NTSB CHI89FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clawson, MIThe pilot allowing the airspeed to decay below the airplanes stall speed.NTSB CHI89LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Sellersburg, INThe failure of the student pilot to control the airplane during the landing flare and touchdown. The student pilots lack of experience and gusty crosswinds are contributing factors to the accident.NTSB DEN89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Evanston, WYThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper descent rate on final approach which resulted in a landing short of the runway.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.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.NTSB FTW89FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Zachary, LAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological weather conditions (IMC) shortly after takeoff, his intentional takeoff into adverse weather conditions, and the operator's inadequate supervision…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.