NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M
50 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150M, where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”. 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
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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
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WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071830')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 200))
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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
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AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 200))
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NTSB LAX08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain.NTSB CHI07CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Muncie, INThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC06CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Hazleton, PAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX04LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tucson, AZthe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise/oscillation.NTSB CHI03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Charleston, MOthe inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152M · Forest, VAThe student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB MIA01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown while attempting to make a soft field landing during a supervised solo flight which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraftNTSB FTW99LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaumont, TXThe student pilot's excessive rate of descent resulting in the hard landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA99LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · La Fayette, GAThe improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command.NTSB SEA99LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Buhl, IDAn inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.NTSB FTW99LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI99LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Warrensburg, MOthe student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted.NTSB FTW98LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Yukon, OKThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB MIA98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Gainesboro, TNThe student pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB CHI97LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Salem, ILthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW96LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Boulder, COan improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft.NTSB MIA96LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input.NTSB ATL95LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI94LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Alton, ILthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB CHI94LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Concordia, KSthe pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of the throttle by the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA94LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the student pilot to properly recover from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around, premature flare, and improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and diverted attention.NTSB NYC93LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cortland, NYThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. A factor was the student pilot's inexperience.NTSB ATL93LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Smyrna, TNThe improper flare and the improper go around procedures used by the pilotNTSB CHI93LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jeffersonville, INThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to assure recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the student pilot.NTSB FTW92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stilwell, OKThe pilot inadvertently pushed the nose down during the flare/landing. A factor was the pilot misjudged the flare/landing.NTSB BFO92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Portsmouth, VAThe pilot's improper flare attitude during the landing flare/touchdown and his failure to initiate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW91LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Searcy, ARThe pilots misjudgment of altitude and lack of a timely flare.NTSB ATL91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Williamston, NCThe student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…NTSB FTW90LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane for landing and his failure to initiate the proper recovery procedures following the bounced landing.NTSB MIA90LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Venice, FLFailure of the student pilot to flare for landing and his loss of control after a bounced landing.NTSB CHI89LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wash Courthouse, OHImproper flare by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind.NTSB FTW89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · San Antonio, TXImproper flare by the pilot, his delay in attempting to abort the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for a landing.NTSB DEN89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Garrison, NDImproper flare by the student and inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI which damaged the nose gear and restricted movement of the nosewheel steering and rudder control.NTSB ATL89LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Toledo, OHThe airplane was found wrecked on an airport taxiway when airport personnel reported for duty in the morning. It had been stolen from the blue horizon flying club at the airport and, according to the hobbs meter, had been operated for about 0.4 hours since…NTSB MIA88FA244Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLThe acft crashed while the plt was attempting a touch and go landing at Pahokee airport, Pahokee FL. The plt stated that when he landed on runway 17, the acft bounced. As he was attempting a go around, he lost control. The acft stalled, broke left, and…NTSB NYC88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Massena, NYThe student pilot on a crosscountry flight to Massena, new york stated that during the landing approach he felt that he was too low and when he tried to correct, the aircraft bounced. On the second touchdown the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid off…NTSB MIA87LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Morriston, FLDrg a lndg on the student plt's 3rd solo flt, the acft ballooned after it touched down. The student stated that she failed to add power & the stall warning horn sounded. The acft then touched down hard & the nose gear failed.NTSB CHI87LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wheeling, ILThe student plt was on her fourth supervised solo making touch-&-go lndgs. Drg a lndg, the acft ballooned, then touched down hard. The nose gear collapsed, & subsequently, the acft came to rest off the left side of the rwy.NTSB NYC87LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Poestenkill, NYThe aircraft came in high and fast, bounced on the centerline and veered left of the centerline on the second bounce. Pilot attempted to correct with right rudder and aileron but the aircraft continued to roll off of the runway and into snow where it nosed…NTSB FTW87LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arlington, TXA student pilot on solo flight in the local area of Arlington airport (F54) TX. Substantially damaged a Cessna 150 during a hard landing, breaking the nose gear and nosing over inverted. The pilot received minor injuries.NTSB LAX86LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodland, CAA Cessna 150 collided with the runway surface after the nose wheel collapsed. The student pilot indicated that during the landing flare his attention was diverted by an object that flashed into his view. He overflared to avoid the object and landed hard on…NTSB DEN85LQA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Fe, NMThe plt experienced a hard landing while on a solo x-country flt. The plt reported the flt had been delayed until mid-afternoon because of mechanical problems at by that time the winds had picked up. The student plt also reported having little dual experience…NTSB LAX85LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Concord, CAThe student was practicing touch & go takeoffs and landings. On the fifth approach to a landing the student plt reported that the acft was a little high and he applied full flaps. The acft bounced on initial touch down. While attempting to recover from the…NTSB MIA83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Everglades City, FLPlt landed hard, nose gear collapsed & acft flipped over.NTSB DEN82DA200Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Missoula, MTPilot landing after cross-country in windy conditions. He says nose must have hit too hard because nose gear collapsed..NTSB SEA82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Corvallis, ORAt 0830 PDT on 7/22/82, the aircraft was found near the approach end of runway 35 resting on its nose with the nose gear broken. Operator personnel reported that it had been stolen sometime after 2200 PDT on the night before. Also during that time, someone…NTSB ATL82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VAThe student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle…NTSB NYC82DA119Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Perkasie, PADuring a local flight, the student pilot elected to proceed to Perkasie, PA to practice landings. The pilot reported that when he flared for a landing, he brought the nose up too high and then overcompensated. When he lowered the nose, the aircraft touched…