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NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, WI

31 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" = 'WI' 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN22LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Brodhead, WIA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.Jul 31, 2012 · N45080 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI08CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · New Berlin, WIThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.May 30, 2008 · N3130V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI07CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bristol, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.Jan 5, 2007 · N63332 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI99LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · East Troy, WIthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch.Dec 6, 1998 · N63563 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI95FA126Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Oshkosh, WIInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Beech V35B, resulting in his failure to see-and-avoid the Cessna 150, which was ahead and below him on final approach; and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service (flight advisories and landing…Apr 14, 1995 · N45457 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI95LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Tomahawk, WIthe collision with deer during landing - flare/touchdown.Nov 9, 1994 · N9143U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · La Crosse, WIThe failure of the exhaust valve in the number one cylinder. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.Feb 18, 1994 · N704CE · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Franklin, WIFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Burlington, WIthe improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marion, WIThe failure of the exhaust and intake valves. Factors contributing to the accident were downhill terrain and a collapsed nosegear.Oct 8, 1991 · N704CW · Substantial damage NTSB CHI90LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lacrosse, WIThe student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI88FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Norwalk, WIThe pilot made several calls to the fss and obtained weather briefings for reported and forecast IFR conditions along his proposed route of flight. After departure from sparta, Wisconsin in weather described by witnesses to be below VMC, the aircraft impacted…Jan 31, 1988 · N9458U · Destroyed NTSB CHI85LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Merrill, WIThe plt was performing touch-and-go's when on the landing roll she allowed the acft to drift off the rwy into soft terrain. The acft nosed over. The plt stated that she was looking inside to raise the flaps.May 31, 1985 · N66069 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI84LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · West Bend, WIThe acft went out of control during the takeoff roll after a touch and go landing. The plt stated that, as he applied power and went to raise the flaps the acft began to drift to the left. When he applied right rudder the acft began to skid to the right. He…Jan 26, 1984 · N63178 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wilmot, WIThe acft collided with a tree during a go-around. The pilot added full flaps as the rwy was approached. During the flare the acft ballooned and bounced. A go-around was started but the flaps were not raised. The acft did notachieve enough climb to clear the…Jul 19, 1983 · N714PJ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI83LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Oshkosh, WIThe student plt was on a supervised, solo, x-country flt from mosinee, WI, to Oshkosh, WI, green bay, WI, then return to mosinee. The first leg of the flight was flown with no problem. Before takeoff at oshkosk, the student was taxiing southbound with a left…Mar 20, 1983 · N704WN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI82DA061Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Franklin, WIWhile practicing a no-flap landing, the student allowed the aircraft to descend below the normal glide path. The instructor told the student that they were going to be low and to add power. Power was added, but soon thereafter, the aircraft touched down short…Feb 20, 1982 · N63213 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI81FEP09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Montfort, WIFeb 26, 1981 · N63547 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEP05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Omro, WINov 11, 1979 · N45718 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEP65Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Waukesha, WIJul 24, 1979 · N3416V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79FEP40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Appleton, WIApr 7, 1979 · N9365U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI79DEP37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Watertown, WIMar 17, 1979 · N63586 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FEP66Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Kenosha, WISep 3, 1978 · N66238 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78DEP62Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Milwaukee, WIAug 20, 1978 · N3035V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI78FA042Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Waukesha, WIMay 28, 1978 · N9376U · Destroyed NTSB CHI78DER03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Superior, WIJan 10, 1978 · N6039K · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77DEP57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · New Holstein, WIAug 27, 1977 · N704RP · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEP37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Sturgeon Bay, WIJun 7, 1977 · N9712T · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEP16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Mosinee, WIJan 9, 1977 · N63346 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI76FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150M · Amherst, WIOct 20, 1976 · N704PN · Destroyed