NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M
79 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150M, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 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
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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\" = 250))
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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" = 250))
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NTSB LAX06CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Green Valley, AZthe failure of the certified flight instructor to retract the flaps to the proper go-around setting and to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to a stall/mush.NTSB DFW05FA251Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB SEA05LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elk River, IDThe pilot's inability to control the airplane during initial climb due to the restricted movement of the control yoke and rudder control by the passenger, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.NTSB CHI04CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Mount Pleasant, MIThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff.NTSB CHI04LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marion, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations.NTSB MIA04FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Venice, FLThe spatial disorientation of the flightcrew during the dark night and their failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CHI02FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dyer, INThe failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor.NTSB MIA00FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Holly Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering the aircraft due to impairment as a result of use of illegal drugs, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB DEN00LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Montrose, COAn inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were high density altitude, weight and balance exceeded, and pilot fatigue.NTSB CHI00LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wheeling, ILaircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear.NTSB CHI99LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Perry, IAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB SEA99LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bellingham, WACompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.NTSB MIA99LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chattanooga, TNThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.NTSB NYC98FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Worthington, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.NTSB ATL98LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subsequent collision with a ditch.NTSB MIA98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Daytona Beach, FLfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and allowed the wingtip to drag during touchdown.NTSB NYC98LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Georgetown, DEThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI96LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dubuque, IAinadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind.NTSB MIA96FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burlington, NCthe pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.NTSB CHI96LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lacon, ILwas the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained.NTSB CHI96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Centralia, ILthe pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall.NTSB LAX95LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Ana, CAthe student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around.NTSB FTW95FA337Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Armorel, ARThe pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his failure to maintain airspeed and resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability and interpersonal relations.NTSB SEA95FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burley, IDThe failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW94LA302Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Houston, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during the go around.NTSB FTW94LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Glen Rose, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and the passenger's interference with the controls during the attempted recovery.NTSB LAX94LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lancaster, CAthe flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident was the instructor's selection of an inadequate above ground altitude to begin the maneuver.NTSB MIA94LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Port Saint Joe, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. The low altitude at the time of the stall was a factor.NTSB CHI94LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Independence, MOwere the premature lift-off, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB MIA94LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pierson, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain alignment with the runway and airspeed resulting in the aircraft stalling.NTSB NYC94LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot's abrupt control of the airplane on short final to the runway, with the flaps retracted, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the trees. A factor in this accident was the poor judgement of the student pilot to go…NTSB LAX93LA307Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Margarita, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA93LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bellingham, WAThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the student's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW93FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Liberty Hill, TXThe inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude to recover before terrain contact.NTSB FTW93LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Worth, TXInadvertent stall. A factor was the tailwindNTSB FTW93LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bowie, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind, and his improper decision to attempt a takeoff after touching down off the runway surface. Factors which contributed to the accident was the gusting wind condition and the high grass.NTSB CHI93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeffersonville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. The poorly planned approach was a factor.NTSB LAX93LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oakland, CA1) The pilots failure to compensate for winds during the landing sequence, 2) the improper use of the flight controls by not maintaining directional control of the aircraft,and 3) the pilots failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing phase…NTSB SEA93LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Troutdale, ORImproper use of flt controls by the pilot, resulting in inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI93LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Romeo, MIInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot in command and failure to attain directional control of the airplane during landing flare and touchdown.NTSB NYC92FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Union Township, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident was night conditions, the pilot's lack of night experience, and the pilot becoming lost and disoriented.NTSB LAX92FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Ysidro, CAThe certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight to correct the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in an excessive angle of attack and failure to maintain the proper airspeed. Contributing to this accident was…NTSB ANC92LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKThe certified flight instructor's (CFI) delay in initiating the go around. Contributing to the accident was the snow berm and dark night light condition.NTSB FTW92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Matagorda, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the attempted takeoff.NTSB MIA91LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Sebastian, PRThe pilot in command's intentional buzzing and failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in inadvertent stall. During the uncontrolled descent, the airplane collided with and remained suspended in a tree. Contributing to the accident was the ostentatious…NTSB FTW91LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haskell, OKImproper installation of avionics equipment resulting in interference with flight control.NTSB NYC91LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Brookville, OHThe student pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB ATL91LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pollocksville, NCFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB FTW90FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.NTSB MIA90LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rockledge, FLThe pilots failure to raise the flaps as required during the go-around and failure to place the carburetor heat in the cold position.