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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, MI

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" = 'MI' 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\" = 'MI' 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" = 'MI' 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 CEN19LA308Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Whitehall, MIThe pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.Sep 9, 2019 · N9492U · Destroyed 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.Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI05LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MIThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Durand, MIThe elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage 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.Jun 16, 2004 · N3915V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Allegan, MIThe proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow.Dec 31, 2000 · N63276 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI98LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Troy, MIthe student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway.Feb 1, 1998 · N6327K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Traverse City, MIthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.Aug 17, 1996 · N9352U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mount Pleasant, MIthe student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain.Jan 15, 1996 · N8375U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Zeeland, MIthe pilot's loss of directional control during touch and go landings. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.Nov 11, 1994 · N3875V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bridgman, MIthe pilot's premature lift-off.Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Canton, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Feb 25, 1993 · N9297U · Substantial damage 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.Oct 11, 1992 · N66355 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Plymouth, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Detroit, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Nov 19, 1989 · N66714 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Corunna, MIThe failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a practice stall maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's visual perception over snow covered terrain.Mar 22, 1989 · N66688 · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mt Pleasant, MIThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt between maple grove arpt & houghton lake arpt. During the flt, the plt requested radar assistance to locate houghton lake. Due to her solo student status & the close proximity of Mt Pleasant arpt, she was advised to…Jul 22, 1985 · N6350K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA407Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Clio, MIThe airport consists of three sod strips none of which contains rwy lights. The CFI and student departed the arpt for a local night flight. The CFI stated that upon returning to the arpt he called the arpt office on the UNICOM freq and requested the night…Sep 27, 1984 · N6106K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Port Huron, MIThe student plt lost control of the acft on a snowy rwy and collided with a snowbank. The student added power for takeoff after a touch and go landing and the acft veered to the left. The acft was not corrected before a collision witha snowbank occurred. This…Jan 11, 1984 · N63546 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA073Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Manchester, MIDuring takeoff the student pilot lost directional control and struck a snowbank. The student stated at 40-50 knots the left wheel bogged down in snow or encountered a rut and the aircraft twisted sharply left.Feb 26, 1982 · N9101U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEM05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Midland, MIJan 14, 1981 · N9297U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Traverse City, MIMar 7, 1980 · N45181 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80DEC03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Napoleon, MINov 2, 1979 · N6100K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · St. Charles, MIJun 28, 1979 · N66688 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEC33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Utica, MIJun 15, 1979 · N66427 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEC29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Napoleon, MIJun 3, 1979 · N9101U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Adrian, MIMar 15, 1979 · N9280U · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Allegan, MIFeb 9, 1979 · N45491 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DET13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Three Rivers, MIJan 13, 1979 · N704CG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Big Rapids, MIDec 10, 1978 · N63276 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Westland, MIAug 9, 1978 · N704HH · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEM24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sharon, MIJul 7, 1978 · N152HB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEC18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lennon, MIFeb 10, 1978 · N66217 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEM08Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Millersburg, MIJan 21, 1978 · N8284U · Destroyed NTSB CHI77FEC33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MIJun 23, 1977 · N66590 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEC29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Troy, MIJun 3, 1977 · N704HP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DET10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sturgis, MIMar 23, 1977 · N6087K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Kalamazoo, MIFeb 17, 1977 · N6068K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEC12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Romeo, MIFeb 8, 1977 · N9230U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEM41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lansing, MIMay 18, 1976 · N7679U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76DEC20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Grosse Ile, MIJan 18, 1976 · N3546V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI75FEM45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hudsonville, MIJun 10, 1975 · N66075 · Substantial damage