NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, FL
87 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
| 1970 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 5 |
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| 1998 | 4 |
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| 2000 | 1 |
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| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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NTSB ERA23LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Hernando, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.NTSB ERA21LA384Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hobe Sound, FLA reported loss of engine performance for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA19CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.NTSB ERA16LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FLThe fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB GAA15CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Apopka, FLFollowing a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB ERA10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.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 ATL05CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Panama City, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude while on final approach with a tailwind, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.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 MIA02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · La Belle, FLThe student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing.NTSB MIA02LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.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 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 ATL01LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the collision with the airport sign.NTSB ATL00LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach.NTSB MIA00LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bunnell, FLThe erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine compartment. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A finding in the…NTSB MIA99LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.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 MIA98LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL98LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Niceville, FLProper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass.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 MIA98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL98LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Miami, FLexcessive wear to the number one valve stem and valve stem keepers that resulted in the separation of the valve assembly.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 MIA96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.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 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 MIA94LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the student pilot to properly recover from a bounced landing.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 MIA94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.NTSB MIA93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FLInaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Gainesville, FLPoor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot. Contributing to the accident was his apprehension and lack of total experience in the type of operation.NTSB MIA92LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stuart, FLLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA92LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Hollywood, FLTotal loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight to determine the quantity of fuel on board.NTSB MIA91LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Crystal River, FLThe loss of power because of oil pump failure due to contamination. Unknown maintenance personnel performed a component change without using appropriate publications and procedures and failed to clean contaminants from the engine.NTSB MIA91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort White, FLThe downwind landing with excessive airspeed.NTSB MIA91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tampa, FLThe pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known deficiencies. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a ground collision with a fixed object.NTSB MIA90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Florida City, FLLoss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs.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 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.NTSB MIA90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to a loss of consciousness brought on by reactive hypoglycemia.NTSB MIA89FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Miramar, FLThe pilot's failure to continue flying the airplane when he noted a vibration of unknown origin. Contributing to the accident was the improper selection of unsuitable terrain to execute a precautionary landing when an airport and a highway median were…NTSB MIA89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLFailure of a rocker shaft boss on the number three cylinder. A related factor was the rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA89LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's delayed to go around after landing long with excessive speed.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 MIA88LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Davisville, FLAcft's engine had over 200 RPM drop on one magneto during runup. Plt attempted to takeoff with the engine running rough. After liftoff the engine began to backfire and lose power. The plt stated he then applied carburetor heat and pumped the engine primer.…NTSB MIA88LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot stated that he did not visually check the fuel quantity prior to departure on an aerial photography flight. About .9 hours after takeoff the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot executed a forced landing and the aircraft crashed. Both the…NTSB MIA88LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lantana, FLThe plt stated that he turned a long final apch due to other traffic in the pattern. He only saw one other acft in front of him. He was approximately 200 feet from the end of the runway when he felt the impact as the two acft collided. He then attempted to go…