NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, WA
27 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
| 1977 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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\" = 'WA' 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'))
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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" = 'WA' 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'))
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NTSB WPR24LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Ritzville, WAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Everett, WAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Woodland, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Everett, WAA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR18LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bainbridge Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to detect that the airplane had entered a descent.NTSB SEA05FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Renton, WAThe failure of the DHC-2 Beaver pilot to understand air traffic advisory information and the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain visual separation, resulting in a midair collision. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate traffic advisory…NTSB SEA02LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Clinton, WAFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.NTSB SEA00LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to adhere to the balked landing checklist (FLAPS to 20) resulting in degraded climb performance,…NTSB SEA99LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Camas, WAA misjudged approach and inadequate airspeed. Sunglare, a delayed decision to go-around, and not maintaining clearance from a fence were factors.NTSB SEA99LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bellingham, WACompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.NTSB SEA96LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Paterson, WAfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and soft terrain beside the runway.NTSB SEA95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · College Place, WAthe pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA93LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bellingham, WAThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the student's lack of total experience.NTSB SEA92FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pullman, WAPoor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were bright night conditions and clearance not maintained.NTSB SEA87FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ellensburg, WAThe two commercially certificated instrument rated flight instructors departed Ellensburg at approximately 1120 PST on a local flight. Both pilots had appointments at 1300 hours PST. VFR conditions prevailed in lower terrain near Ellensburg, however, a…NTSB SEA86FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carbonado, WAThe instructor and passenger departed on either an introductory flight, initial instructional flight, (or combination thereof). During the flight the aircraft was flown down a canyon which the instructor had flown down previously. As the aircraft approached…NTSB SEA86LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-M · Mead, WAThe pilot was attempting to land on the runway which was covered with 11 inches of snow. The main gear dug into the snow and the right wing tip caught turning the aircraft sideways.NTSB SEA86LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pullman, WAThe pilot of the landing aircraft failed to see and avoid the departing aircraft. The aircraft struck the departing aircrafts vertical stabilizer and rudder with the propeller. Approximately 40% of the vertical stabilizer and rudder separated from the…NTSB SEA84LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fall City, WAThe plt was approaching a strange arpt with a rwy elevation of 140 ft and surrounding terrain of 1000 to 3000 ft. the plt said as he approached the threshold he felt the acft was too high so he executed a go-around. With the flaps at 20 degrees he said his…NTSB SEA83LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Port Orchard, WAThe acft stalled into trees during an attempted go-around after a simulated forced landing. This was a dual instructional flight. During the simulated landing maneuver the student located a grass strip and approached into the wind. At about 30-50 ft a…NTSB SEA83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mesa, WADuring a short/soft field landing, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. The instructor was demonstratingthe landing at a private airstrip. He reported that upon touchdown, the aircraft rolled about 50 feet, then the nose gear dug in and the…NTSB LAX82FA030Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Kelso, WANTSB SEA81DYP38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sunnyside, WANTSB SEA81FYE22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Port Orchard, WANTSB SEA78DYM43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vancouver, WANTSB SEA77DYP41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Moses Lake, WANTSB SEA77FYE08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Langley, WA