NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, CA
135 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.
Cases per year
| 1974 | 1 |
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| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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'))
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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" = 'CA' 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'))
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NTSB WPR20CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Twentynine Palms, CAThe pilot's poor preflight planning, during which he failed to verify the proper procedure to activate the runway lights; his inability to locate the airport without lighting; and the airplane’s subsequent low-fuel state as he circled looking for the airport,…NTSB WPR17FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Banning, CAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…NTSB GAA16CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Paula, CAThe tailwheel pilot's failure to see and avoid a stationary airplane performing a run-up, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR15LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Van Nuys, CABoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway.NTSB LAX08FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Corona, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.NTSB LAX07CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Woodland, CAAn in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made continued flight impossible.NTSB LAX07CA284Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB LAX01LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Murrietta, CAThe failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency landing in rough terrain.NTSB LAX00LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · El Monte, CAThe inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases to impinge on magneto wiring and resulted in loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced…NTSB LAX99LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Menlo Park, CAThe fatigue failure of the left muffler rear wall, which resulted in hot exhaust gasses being ported onto, and shorting, the magneto p-lead wires. The failure of maintenance personnel to detect the impending failure of the muffler during the recent engine…NTSB LAX99LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lucerne Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB LAX98LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Paula, CAFailure of the number one cylinder due to a fatigue crack that had originated from corrosion pits at the cooling fin.NTSB LAX98LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Livermore, CAThe missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruction (hole) in the landing area. A factor was the high vegetation.NTSB LAX97LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chico, CAfailure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Trees at the departure end of the runway were a related factor.NTSB LAX97FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…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 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 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 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 LAX94LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mettler, CAa loss of engine power due to inadequate and improper maintenance procedures and practices. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which inhibited the pilot's ability to select a suitable forced landing area.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 LAX94LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt Home Village, CAA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway or other suitable forced landing area in the event of a loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX93LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Julian, CAThe pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.NTSB LAX93LA307Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Margarita, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.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 LAX92LA368Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Temecula, CAThe shutdown of the engine due to the failure of the muffler and the resulting heat induced shorting of the magneto ground wires, and the inadequate maintenance inspection of the muffler and the engine exhaust system.NTSB LAX92FA367Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Santa Paula, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth of the setting sun and the Cessna 182 pilots non standard flight pattern.NTSB LAX92LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Andreas, CAThe flight instructor's poor inflight planning/decision by performing a 360 degree turn maneuver at a low altitude.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 LAX91LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dana Point, CAThe seizure of the no. 1 cylinder's exhaust valve in its guide and the related fracturing of the rocker arm; and the pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies.NTSB LAX89LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's lack of recent experience and improper training by her flight instructor.NTSB LAX89LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Venice, CAThe improper installation and inspection of the carburetor throttle linkage arm.NTSB LAX88LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ramona, CADuring the climb to cruise phase of the flt, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot applied carburetor heat and the power began to return. Due to the loss in altitude, the plt opted to make a forced landing in a field where just prior to touchdown,…NTSB LAX88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lodi, CAOn the day of the accident, the pilot departed lancaster, California, flew to fresno to pick up a passenger and then continued on to Lodi, the ultimate destination. While being vectored toward the airport at Lodi, the engine quit and the aircraft collided…NTSB LAX87LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Franklin, CAThe student pilot was on his first flight in the aircraft after it had been modified with a tail wheel conversion. During the landing, he lost control and the aircraft ground looped. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was evident.NTSB LAX87FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Newport Beach, CAOn a dark night beneath a scattered to broken marine layer of stratus clouds the plt made a low altitude pleasure flight 1/4 mi off shore. The acft entered a gradual descent, collided with the ocean and the plt drowned.NTSB LAX87LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cameron Park, CADuring a pleasure flt, the non certificated plt landed the acft short of the rwy when he mistook a road for the rwy. The plt stated that the sun was in his eyes and by the time he realized that he was not landing on the rwy the acft was too low and slow to go…NTSB LAX87LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot lost control of the aircraft and entered an inadvertent spin during the initial climbout following a touch-and-go landing. The pilot reported a loss of power after climbing to 500 feet. Another pilot on the airport observed the aircraft in a very…NTSB LAX86LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sunnymead, CAThe newly certificated flight instructor departed on a local dual instructional flight with a first hour primary student. The CFI said that 'due to numerous distractions' he 'forgot to check the fuel level and departed on the flight without an adequate fuel…NTSB LAX86LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Paula, CAWhile practicing takeoffs and landings on an authorized solo instructional flight the student pilot ballooned and began to porpoise down the runway. On the third nose gear contact with the runway the nose gear collapsed.NTSB LAX86LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lancaster, CAThe plt reported that he intended to fly to Lancaster to refuel. After being airborne for about 44 minutes & while entering the traffic pattern, the acft's engine exhausted its usable fuel. The plt attempted to glide to the rwy, but had insufficient altitude.…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 LAX86LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ukiah, CAThe acft's eng lost pwr during a normal descent during a night x-country flt and the acft crashed during the ensuing forced landing attempt. Fire department personnel reported that the right wing fuel tank was empty and the left wing fuel tank contained one…NTSB LAX85LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Selma, CAThe pilot reptd the acft experienced a total loss of power during the descent to Selma arpt. The pilot did not apply carb heat before begining the descent. During the subsequent forced landing the acft left wing struck a telephone pole. The engine operated…NTSB LAX85LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Paula, CAThe CFI, who was a retired airline captain, and his student pilot, embarked on a round-robin flight which included landings at four arpts. The fuel tanks were not completely filled prior to th initial departure and no additional fuel was obtained during the…NTSB LAX85LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Colusa, CAThe plt preflighted the acft at night with a flashlight and noted 12-15 gals of fuel in the tanks. Upon level off at 5500 ft AGL he noted a slight lack of engine power. He also noted that one fuel tank was empty and the other tank read 1/4 full. Because of…NTSB SEA85LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Rosa, CAWhile on a short local flight to a costal area and return. The engine lost some power. Carburetor heat was applied but no increase in power was noted. The plt then set up a glide with intentions of making a landing onto the beach area. At about 500 feet…NTSB LAX85FA239Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEarnst Skybolt · Paso Robles, CAA Cessna 150 and a home built skybolt acft collided while on a downwind leg of a traffic pattern to land. The skybolt was a competitor in a local aerobatic competition east of the arpt. The C-150 was returning from a student plt training x-country flt. Both…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…