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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, AK

43 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150M. 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.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' 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 ('2071830')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'AK' 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 ('2071830'))
  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" = 'AK' 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 ('2071830'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 ANC11FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 27, 2011 · N66286 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.Sep 14, 2010 · N45624 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC07LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fairbanks, AKA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve during takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the airplane's excessive gross weight.Jun 28, 2007 · N66655 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC01LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe delayed remedial action by the pilot/instructor of another airplane during landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain directional control, and the lack of available brakes to the pilot/instructor of…Dec 17, 2000 · N5178H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an open service door, and snow-covered terrain.Apr 14, 2000 · N6446K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC00LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airport, flat lighting conditions, and his delay in initiating a go-around.Apr 2, 2000 · N704GK · Substantial damage NTSB ANC99LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's failure to use the takeoff performance charts, the short runway and uphill takeoff, and a sudden windshift.Sep 6, 1999 · N63460 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from an airport sign, while taxiing on an unfamiliar airport.Nov 25, 1996 · N63414 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC96FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKloss of engine power due to a malfunction of the airplane's magneto ignition system, and the pilot's failure to have an annual inspection performed. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and inadequate in-flight planning…Apr 28, 1996 · N8115U · Destroyed NTSB ANC96LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Healy, AKA failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.Oct 6, 1995 · N704UQ · Substantial damage NTSB ANC95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft, snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.Mar 18, 1995 · N88808 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC92IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKThe driver of the other vehicle not following procedures and directives and colliding with the airplane.Jun 26, 1992 · N66281 · Minor damage 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.Dec 1, 1991 · N704YP · Substantial damage NTSB ANC91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.Feb 13, 1991 · N6446K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Goose Bay, AKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.May 23, 1990 · N66425 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AKPilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor.Jan 8, 1990 · N63414 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).Nov 7, 1989 · N714MS · Substantial damage NTSB ANC89LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe student pilot's failure to follow procedures during the simulated forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the extreme temperatures.Jan 16, 1989 · N6414K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC87FA070Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKThe pilot-in-command failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. It nosed over during a ground loop.May 16, 1987 · N66286 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC86LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Rainbow Lake, AKThe plt reported that after the acft touched down on a snow covered, frozen lake, he was unable to hold the nose gear up, due to the depth of the snow. When the nose came down, the nose gear buckled under & the acft nosed over.Nov 12, 1985 · N9115U · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83FA134Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKThe acft during taxi to takeoff in a wind of 11 KTS gusting to 19 KTS suddenly went off the taxiway into a 30 ft deep open ditch. This was a dual instructional flt and there was apparently no mechanical malfunctions even though the CFI stated that this acft…Jul 29, 1983 · N6446K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chugiak, AKThe student plt & his instructor had just completed a dual instruction flt & the student was on his 1st solo. He took off from the uncontrolled arpt which had snow on the rwy, except the middle 10 ft of the rwy was clear & dry. As the student was in the…Mar 3, 1983 · N704VT · Substantial damage NTSB ANC83LAA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Nulato, AKThe acft struck trees 600 ft from the departure end of the rwy at a high rate of speed after taking off from the unlighted rwy at night. The plt's blood alcohol level was 31 mg% & the urine alcohol level 90 mg%.Oct 11, 1982 · N714SQ · Destroyed NTSB ANC82DA014Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKDuring takeoff, the aircraft entered a fog bank near the end of the runway while the student was at the controls. The student released the yoke and thought the instructor had assumed control. The instructor reported that he was not paying close attention and…Jan 17, 1982 · N63516 · Destroyed NTSB ANC81DAG95Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Seward, AKSep 28, 1981 · N9152U · Destroyed NTSB ANC81FA024Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chugiak, AKMar 7, 1981 · N7022F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB ANC80FAA06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Eielson Afb, AKFeb 16, 1980 · N704YU · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78DAH67Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tyonek, AKAug 17, 1978 · N63048 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FA052Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Cantwell, AKJul 15, 1978 · N66744 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FAD01Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Goddard, AKNov 19, 1977 · N63640 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC78FAA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fairbanks, AKNov 9, 1977 · N714SQ · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAH36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Soldotna, AKSep 22, 1977 · N63442 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKJul 29, 1977 · N66552 · Destroyed NTSB ANC77DAG90Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKJul 23, 1977 · N6415K · Substantial damage NTSB ANC77DAA19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Fairbanks, AKMay 15, 1977 · N3982V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76AA129Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Sterling, AKSep 11, 1976 · N63215 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC76AA117Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Nome, AKAug 1, 1976 · N7672U · Destroyed NTSB ANC76DAH05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKApr 11, 1976 · N63243 · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75AA074Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Fairbanks, AKApr 23, 1975 · N66175 · Destroyed NTSB ANC75AAG75Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKMar 12, 1975 · N4103V · Substantial damage NTSB ANC75AAG64Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKJan 5, 1975 · N66277 · Substantial damage