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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, NC

41 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" = 'NC' 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\" = 'NC' 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" = 'NC' 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 ERA22LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Margarettsville, NCThe pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Nov 4, 2021 · N704HQ · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Zebulon, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.May 30, 2009 · N7614U · Substantial damage 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.Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL06CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Morgantown, NCThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.Oct 14, 2005 · N9202U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jacksonville, NCThe flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 5, 1999 · N714RA · Substantial damage NTSB ATL99LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Asheboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.Jul 20, 1999 · N704ET · Substantial damage NTSB MIA98LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NCThe pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage 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.Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input.Jul 28, 1996 · N704WM · Substantial damage 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.Jun 17, 1996 · N47ES · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burlington, NCthe pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed NTSB MIA95LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.Aug 13, 1995 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.May 13, 1995 · N9215U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.Mar 25, 1995 · N9345U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pollocksville, NCFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.Apr 1, 1991 · N45150 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Williamston, NCThe student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…Oct 29, 1990 · N3490V · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kinston, NCFlight crew's failure to properly preflight and plan for the intended flight by not ensuring that adequate fuel was on board prior to takeoff. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 16, 1990 · N6436K · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's delayed pull up from an intentional descent during an aborted suicide attempt.Mar 18, 1990 · N704EA · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Goldsboro, NCStudent plt had dep apt for purpose of practicing ldgs. At about 400 ft he noted a pwr loss and rough running eng. He reduced the throttle setting and the roughness contd. Further reductions were made to the point where flight could not be maintained. The…Jun 21, 1987 · N704MW · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · China Grove, NCDuring a supervised solo crosscountry flight, the student pilot reported that he got lost and was unable to visually locate his check point. After attempting to contact approach control for radar fixes, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing in a…May 16, 1987 · N704EA · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Parkton, NCWhile practicing a simulated forced landing the aircraft stalled and crashed into the trees. The pilot related that the aircraft lost power. Post crash examination of the wreckage failed to disclose any pre-existing mechanical failure or malfunction which…Jun 9, 1986 · N66468 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL86LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Franklin, NCFifty two hr pvt plt flying over lake in mountainous terrain started climb out toward destination. Elevation of lake about 3000 ft. ambient temp about 90 f. plt could not climb a/c at an angle to clear rising terrain. Flew a/c into trees.Jun 1, 1986 · N8109U · Destroyed NTSB ATL86LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Whiteville, NCThe student plt had moved the aircraft closer to the terminal about 15 minutes prior to this attempted start. He tried several times but it would not start. The plt then primed the eng several times. His wife shouted to him that the aircraft was on fire. His…Jan 3, 1986 · N66218 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Greensboro, NCThe acft was damaged during a forced landing in a plowed field after the engine quit. The student pilot was on a solo cross-country and had landed once during the flight but did not refuel the acft. The student had increased his flight time on the 1st leg of…Feb 5, 1983 · N3032V · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DLJ05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Fayetteville, NCWhile attempting a night landing to an airport runway marked only with reflectors, the aircraft contacted an embankment to the left of the runway.Feb 16, 1982 · N63536 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Farmville, NCJun 21, 1981 · N714RM · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Knightdale, NCJun 16, 1981 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FLJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mebane, NCAug 14, 1980 · N704FD · Substantial damage NTSB IAD80FLJ09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Richlands, NCApr 14, 1980 · N9308U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79DKM16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shelby, NCJun 12, 1979 · N66031 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD79DLJ09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Roseboro, NCApr 15, 1979 · N45096 · Destroyed NTSB IAD78DKM15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lucia, NCJul 24, 1978 · N6288K · Substantial damage NTSB IAD78DKM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hickory, NCApr 3, 1978 · N9228U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FLJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Raleigh, NCAug 25, 1977 · N704ZU · Substantial damage NTSB UNK77X0106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Burlington, NCJun 3, 1977 · N63617 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FKM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hickory, NCApr 13, 1977 · N9351U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77FA025Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Burlington, NCFeb 18, 1977 · N3969V · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FLJ05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Woodland, NCNov 5, 1976 · N63283 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD77DKM06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Banner Elk, NCOct 29, 1976 · N88656 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD76DKM42Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Bessemer City, NCJul 25, 1976 · N9194U · Substantial damage NTSB IAD75DLJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Selma, NCMay 21, 1975 · N45327 · Substantial damage