NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M
119 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150M, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 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.\"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\" = 353))
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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."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" = 353))
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NTSB MIA07CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach, and a collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL06CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Shelby, NCThe student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB NYC06LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Passadumkeag, METhe partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI05CA144Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Marcelles, MIThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.NTSB DFW05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Longview, 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 FTW04LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sherrill, ARthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DEN04LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orem, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.NTSB MIA02LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stuart, FLThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.NTSB IAD01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI01LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · New Underwood, SDThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field.NTSB NYC01LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethalto, ILthe improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch.NTSB FTW00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carrolton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, SCA total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.NTSB LAX99LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB MIA99LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · S. Rockledge, FLA total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree.NTSB CHI99LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Paxton, ILthe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site.NTSB FTW98LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tajique, NMThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors included unsuitable terrain, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW98FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand.NTSB CHI97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Benton, KSthe flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.NTSB MIA97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Raleigh, NCa loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.NTSB FTW97LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.NTSB FTW97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tulsa, OKFuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lake Havasu, AZcarburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA363Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OKthe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack…NTSB MIA96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing.NTSB CHI96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Red Wing, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX96LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Los Banos, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision to utilize a high engine power setting which reduced the airplane's endurance, and the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB FTW96LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Springdale, ARthe flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ATL96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, SCAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.NTSB LAX96LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Brea, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting.NTSB LAX96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fillmore, CAthe CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations.NTSB SEA95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · College Place, WAthe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA95LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX95LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · El Monte, CAfuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.NTSB CHI94LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Andover, MNthe flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to…NTSB CHI94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Waseca, MNinadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation.NTSB NYC94LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Addison, NYThe pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB BFO94LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJthe pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI94LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Franklin, WIFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…NTSB CHI93LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burlington, WIthe improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.NTSB SEA93LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Missoula, MTThe loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the PIC. A factor related to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain at the accident site.NTSB FTW93LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bald Knob, ARFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB MIA93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FLInaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL92LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Nashville, TNThe student pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was his geographical disorientation.NTSB CHI92LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Joplin, MOPoor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.NTSB LAX92LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tucson, AZFuel exhaustion due to the instructor pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.