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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, OK

30 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" = 'OK' 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\" = 'OK' 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" = 'OK' 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 DFW08CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Idabell, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds.Mar 16, 2008 · N554SP · Substantial damage NTSB DFW08CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.Nov 18, 2007 · N45137 · Substantial damage NTSB DFW06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.May 21, 2006 · N714BL · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA403Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Yukon, OKThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.Sep 20, 1998 · N6107K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tulsa, OKFuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA363Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OKthe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack…Aug 29, 1996 · N9253U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Owasso, OKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Jul 23, 1994 · N704EH · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.Oct 26, 1992 · N8960U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stilwell, OKThe pilot inadvertently pushed the nose down during the flare/landing. A factor was the pilot misjudged the flare/landing.May 15, 1992 · N704CJ · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Covington, OKThe pilot failed to maintain proper object clearance. A factor was his decision to perform the low pass.Feb 9, 1992 · N3966V · Destroyed NTSB FTW91LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haskell, OKImproper installation of avionics equipment resulting in interference with flight control.Aug 23, 1991 · N704CP · Substantial damage NTSB FTW91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wilburton, OKThe pilot's decision to abort the take off with insufficient distance remaining. Factors were the fluctuating engine and the trees in his path.Jul 13, 1991 · N45458 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marietta, OKThe loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor.Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Norman, OKThe pilot inadvertently became lost and disoriented and delayed in obtaining help from the flight service station, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 15, 1989 · N9258U · Destroyed NTSB FTW89IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKFailure of the Cessna 150 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 152 (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service. Factors related to the accident were: high traffic density, which resulted in frequency congestion,…Sep 15, 1989 · N94808 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB FTW88LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mangum, OKAccording to the pilot, the engine started running rough during cruise flight. He elected to make a forced landing and intentionally stalled the aircraft into some trees to cushion the impact, substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot further stated that…Dec 2, 1987 · N3888V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sallisaw, OKThe acft impacted the terrain near the Sallisaw, Oklahoma airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that the engine quit and he attempted a forced landing to a field. However, the pilot stated that the…Jul 31, 1987 · N150RG · Destroyed NTSB FTW83LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OKThe Certified Flight Instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the dual student stalling the airplane.May 26, 1983 · N66245 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Altus, OKThe acft collided with a barbed wire fence and a ditch during an aborted takeoff. The acft was pulled off the ground prematurely and when it failed to accelerate the CFI aborted the takeoff. During the rollout the acft went through a fence and into a ditch.…Apr 22, 1983 · N63385 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FPM07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Sand Springs, OKJan 18, 1981 · N66389 · Destroyed NTSB FTW80FA070Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Tulsa, OKMay 7, 1980 · N2970V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW79DPJ18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Shawnee, OKMay 24, 1979 · N9170U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tuttle, OKSep 14, 1978 · N66482 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FPM18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tulsa, OKJun 25, 1978 · N66707 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DPM02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Claremore, OKDec 22, 1977 · N9141U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPM17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tulsa, OKAug 2, 1977 · N6341K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DPJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Olustee, OKJul 24, 1977 · N66636 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPM16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tulsa, OKJul 20, 1977 · N704NS · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77FPM09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Tulsa, OKMay 7, 1977 · N9103U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76AF121Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Kiefer, OKSep 13, 1976 · N45690 · Destroyed