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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, OH

52 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" = 'OH' 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\" = 'OH' 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"

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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" = 'OH' 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 CEN21LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Wadsworth, OHA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.Aug 11, 2021 · N66748 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN20LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 15, 2020 · N714ER · Substantial damage NTSB NYC04LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wooster, OHThe inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.Nov 9, 2003 · N66748 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB IAD01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 15, 2001 · N704SE · Substantial damage NTSB NYC00LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lancaster, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gross weight and his improper landing flare.Apr 23, 2000 · N66430 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Union Township, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident was night conditions, the pilot's lack of night experience, and the pilot becoming lost and disoriented.Aug 23, 1992 · N714DS · Destroyed NTSB NYC91LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Brookville, OHThe student pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing.Jul 28, 1991 · N9247U · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · New Knoxville, OHThe pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff ground run.Jul 18, 1990 · N714JS · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carrollton, OHThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's apparent desire to show off, and the low altitude at which he chose to perform the maneuver.Oct 29, 1989 · N66538 · Destroyed NTSB CHI89LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wash Courthouse, OHImproper flare by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind.Sep 18, 1989 · N6172K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI89LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ansonia, OHFlight into known adverse weather by the student pilot, and his inadvertent descent into the terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.Jun 3, 1989 · N63452 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Walbridge, OHDrg a dual instructional flt, the student plt made an apch to rwy 22 on a dark night using the VASI. According to the instructor (CFI), the student leveled the acft aprx 8 to 10 ft above the rwy & allowed the airspeed to decay. The CFI warned the student &…Dec 9, 1988 · N714MK · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Toledo, OHThe airplane was found wrecked on an airport taxiway when airport personnel reported for duty in the morning. It had been stolen from the blue horizon flying club at the airport and, according to the hobbs meter, had been operated for about 0.4 hours since…Nov 18, 1988 · N63212 · Destroyed NTSB CHI88LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Napoleon, OHThe airplane left the runway and struck a ditch during an attempted soft field takeoff. The student pilot lost directional control of the acft and, after striking a runway light on the left side of the runway, continued until he collided with the ditch and…Aug 8, 1988 · N9211U · Substantial damage NTSB ATL87LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Delaware, OHThe student plt reported that he lost control of the acft while landing on rwy 28 in croswind conditions, after a solo x-c flt. The acft landed hard, veered off the rwy, and nosed over. According to the plt, the wind was from 360 at 10 KTS, gusting to 20 KTS.…Jan 25, 1987 · N7992U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI86LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marengo, OHThe plt was relying on his loran c for navigation when he decided to alter his destination to Delaware municipal arpt due to adverse winds and turbulence. He had been checking his charts for obstructions when the acft collided with trees in a wooded area…Feb 2, 1986 · N2942V · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Grove City, OHThe acft nosed over in a snow-covered field during a forced lndg after a power loss following take-off. The plt was performing touch & go lndgs. Investigation disclosed moisture in the acft fuel system. Surface temp was 35 degrees f & the dew point was 22…Feb 17, 1985 · N6456K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Newark, OHThe pilot stated that the engine failed due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector is an on-off type. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel vent was partially blocked by mud dobbers.Jul 22, 1984 · N66789 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · White Cottage, OHThe student plt became lost during his first solo x-country. He stated that he noticed that the fuel tanks were near empty so he decided to make a precautionary landing. The acft landed in a rough field & struck a plowed furrow. The plt's CFI stated that…Mar 24, 1984 · N704CG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · New Paris, OHThe acft collided with a power line while practicing an emergency approach to a field. The plt stated he struck the top wire of two wires strung about 30 ft AGL.Feb 2, 1984 · N63452 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wadsworth, OHThe CFI said the student pilot tried to correct for a gust of wind. After the acft turned 30 0R 40 degrees the CFI took control. During the go-around the right wing contacted the ground and the acft cartwheeled.Jun 21, 1983 · N714NN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Middleton, OHThe acft landed on runway 23 and the wind was gusting to 20 KTS. A gust of wind drifted the acft away from the runway. The pilot applied full power & the acft became airborne traveling across a baseball field. The landing gear hit a backstop and the acft…Apr 25, 1983 · N7648U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Middletown, OHThe student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on her second solo flight. As she applied power to takeoff (after landing), the aircraft veered to the left. It continued into a muddy/sodded area, struck a shallow ditch and nosed over.Nov 18, 1982 · N714PW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Cortland, OHThe pilot stated that he was on final approach with flaps at 40 degrees and with an airspeed of 60 mph. The tail of the aircraft collided with a high tension wire forcing the nose down into a rail airport fence. The weather information for denman field was…Apr 25, 1982 · N45476 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEI10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Norton, OHJan 21, 1980 · N714FU · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEI07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ravenna, OHNov 18, 1979 · N63252 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Richmond Hts, OHSep 9, 1979 · N9200U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Warren, OHApr 3, 1979 · N714PD · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Elyria, OHMar 27, 1979 · N45456 · Destroyed NTSB CHI79DA034Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Spring Valley, OHMar 16, 1979 · N704ZG · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FEI13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gates Mill, OHFeb 17, 1979 · N704HS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEI03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Cleveland, OHOct 28, 1978 · N704PR · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEG14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Cleves, OHJul 17, 1978 · N714NN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEK24Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Urbana, OHJul 16, 1978 · N66382 · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FEG11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cincinnati, OHJun 17, 1978 · N8872U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEK21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · London, OHJun 10, 1978 · N45275 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEI18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Huntington, OHMay 28, 1978 · N63232 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEK16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Urbana, OHApr 28, 1978 · N66382 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Oxford, OHMar 4, 1978 · N8632U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEI14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wellington, OHFeb 19, 1978 · N714JS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kelleys Is, OHSep 18, 1977 · N714SK · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI39Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 15OM · Stow, OHSep 15, 1977 · N704EV · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Wellington, OHAug 28, 1977 · N66647 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Chardon, OHJun 27, 1977 · N704LS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lattasburg, OHMay 24, 1977 · N704BQ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEG15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Phillipsburg, OHApr 20, 1977 · N66384 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cincinnati, OHMar 19, 1977 · N66478 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Harrison, OHJan 22, 1977 · N8878U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEI05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vienna, OHDec 3, 1976 · N8632U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FEI38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Cleveland, OHJul 28, 1976 · N9451U · Substantial damage