NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, 1982
53 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
| 1964 | 1 |
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| 1965 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1978 | 104 |
| 1979 | 84 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 53 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
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" DESCRun 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 LAX83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Coalinga, CAThe pilot stated that due to visibility restrictions caused by haze, he was flying by reference to interstate highway I-5 at low altitude. He estimated that the visibility was between 3 and 5 miles. At the intersection of I-5 and panoche road, the aircraft…NTSB ATL83FKG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot reported that while flying in marginal weather, he came to Stone Mountain and turned to avoid it. The aircraft crashed on the side of the Mountain about 300 ft from the base. About 9 mi east southeast of the crash site, the weather was reported as…NTSB ATL83FA045Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Edgewater, MDApproximately 45 min after takeoff, the eng started to run rough. The plt headed toward the nearest arpt with the eng still running rough. The plt entered downwind & proceeded to follow a normal landing pattern. As he turned final, the eng quit completely.…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.NTSB MIA83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Everglades City, FLPlt landed hard, nose gear collapsed & acft flipped over.NTSB ANC83LAA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Nulato, AKThe acft struck trees 600 ft from the departure end of the rwy at a high rate of speed after taking off from the unlighted rwy at night. The plt's blood alcohol level was 31 mg% & the urine alcohol level 90 mg%.NTSB CHI83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lawsing, ILOn landing roll the student pilot inadvertently added power, ran off the end of the runway and into a ditch.NTSB LAX82DA354Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Cottonwood, AZThe plt overshot his approach & added full power for a go-around. The flaps were not retracted & the acft stalled.NTSB DEN82DA200Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Missoula, MTPilot landing after cross-country in windy conditions. He says nose must have hit too hard because nose gear collapsed..NTSB LAX82DUJ47Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Carrizo, AZThe student pilot was on his "long" cross-country flight. He reported that the first leg of the flight was from libby air field, AZ to silver city, NM with an en route time of about 1.3 hrs. On the next leg of the flight to globe, AZ, he became disoriented…NTSB FTW82DA358Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Farmerville, LAThe pilot made a downwind takeoff from an intersection of the runway. The aircraft failed to clear trees at the departure end of the runway.NTSB NYC82FA210Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fairfield, NJThe C-172 had been cleared for an overhead approach to enter a right downwind. The plt reported overhead & rogered that he saw the traffic coming up on midfield. He also okayed that he could follow the traffic. He was then instructed to start his right turn.…NTSB LAX82FA320Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rancho Santa Fe, CAAs the student was recovering from a slip maneuver at about 1,500 ft power was applied. The eng initially produced about 2500 RPM, then decreased to about 2000 RPM. Application of carburetor heat did not have any effect of the eng RPM.RPM continued to…NTSB FTW82DRA26Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot of N150WM was giving free rides to guests. He taxied to the active runway after a landing and discharged a passenger. A female passenger walked out to the airplane to get in but due to the fact she had previously rode, the pilot asked her to let…NTSB FTW82FQA26Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · La Plata, NMAcft struck a power line which crossed a road at about 40 ft AGL. The acft was observed flying at low altitude in the area prior to the accident.NTSB ATL82FKG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Madison, GAAfter touchdown the tailwheel equipped C-150 veered off the rwy into a gully breaking off the tailwheel. The acft then struck an embankment.NTSB FTW82DA332Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Balmorhea, TXThe pilot stated that while he was making a full flap landing, a crosswind drifted the aircraft off the narrow gravel landing strip. As he started to go around, the main gear hit a rock pile. The aircraft then bounced and hit the ground, nose first.NTSB LAX82FA287Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Los Angeles, CAThe flight was doing traffic reporting when the engine failed. The pilot selected a place for a forced landing. During the landing, the aircraft bounced out of this lot, went over some buildings, then touched down into an athletic field. During a short…NTSB NYC82DA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Watertown, NYWhile en route on a night flight, the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a power line while on final approach. The power line failed and the pilot continued the landing, but the propeller, spinner, nose cowling, lift strut, and…NTSB DEN82DA143Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Nr. Colorado Sp, COThe acft crashed in north cheyenne wood near pikes peak at approximately 8400 ft MSL. The plt reported that after arriving at the first ridge of mountains he was caught in downdrafts. Unable to clear the top of a mountain, he turned into a box canyon.NTSB ATL82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisville, KYThe pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…NTSB MKC82DA132Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Davenport, IAUnauthorized persons stole money and aircraft keys and attempted a takeoff in a Cessna 150 from a taxiway. The aircraft collided with a runway light and stalled after flying a few hundred feet. The parties involved have not been identified. Injury index is…NTSB SEA82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Corvallis, ORAt 0830 PDT on 7/22/82, the aircraft was found near the approach end of runway 35 resting on its nose with the nose gear broken. Operator personnel reported that it had been stolen sometime after 2200 PDT on the night before. Also during that time, someone…NTSB LAX82FA269Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orinda, CAWhile enroute to oakland the plt reported experiencing a loss of climbing power at 2,000 ft near the san pablo reservoir. He applied carb heat, checked mixture setting & primer. He then extended full flaps & retarded the throttle just prior to landing in the…NTSB LAX82FA261Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lake Isabella, CAAfter takeoff, the acft was flown aprx 5 mi south of the arpt & was at about 1000 ft above a lake when the eng began vibrating violently & losing power. The plt turned toward the shore & tried various mixture settings in an attempt to correct the problem.…NTSB ATL82DA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Ft Eustis, VAThe student pilot was practicing landings in preparation for his private pilot check. There was a 70 degree right crosswind at 4 KTS. The pilot stated that he had landed hard due to a bad flare and the plane bounced. He thought that the aircraft would settle…NTSB NYC82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Laconia, NHWhen the student pilot was landing, the aircraft veered left after touchdown. It continued down an embankment, ran into a swamp, and was substantially damaged.NTSB CHI82DA233Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Santisgo, MNDuring aerial photo mission engine began to run rough. Pilot headed home but was forced to land enroute. Aircraft swerved and nosed over. Exam of engine showed exhaust valve stuck open.NTSB LAX82FVM15Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Point Lobos, CAThe pilot reported that his standard procedure was to keep the fuel tanks topped off. However, the refueling facility was closed after he returned from the previous flight. While calculating fuel for this flight, he forgot to account for the fuel that had…NTSB ATL82DA175Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Christiansburg, VAAfter flying from blacksburg, VA to monroe, NC. The pilot took off on a return flight to blacksburg without refueling. The pilot stated that before takeoff, he took the fuel tank caps off to visually check the fuel. However, he did not use the dip stick that…NTSB MKC82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · St Louis, MODuring a local flight to practice touch and go landings, the aircrew elected to proceed to the creve coeur airport, where there was less traffic. The instructor pilot had recently moved to the St Louis area. Neither he nor his student had landed at the creve…NTSB NYC82DA119Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Perkasie, PADuring a local flight, the student pilot elected to proceed to Perkasie, PA to practice landings. The pilot reported that when he flared for a landing, he brought the nose up too high and then overcompensated. When he lowered the nose, the aircraft touched…NTSB CHI82DA202Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Cambridge, MNOn his first solo flight the student pilot stated he panicked at about 400 feet AGL and decided to land in a plowed field. During the landed sequence the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ATL82DA152Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Red Oak, VAThe pilot reported that he was on a local flight when the weather began to deteriorate. He decided to make a precautionary landing in a large bean field. While on a landing approach, the aircraft struck a utility line, wrapping the wire around the propeller…NTSB ATL82DA134Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Hagerstown, MOOn final approach the student pilot felt the aircraft sink and realized she was not going to make the runway. Simultaneously power was applied and the nose of the aircraft was pulled up in an attempt to reach the runway. The aircraft stalled and nosed over…NTSB ATL82DA120Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Paducah, KYWhile performing a practice emergency landing the pilot stated that he applied full power when the aircraft had descended to about 10 feet above a plowed field. After power was applied the flaps were raised from full down to 20 degrees. The second pilot…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…NTSB LAX82FUQ13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Santa Barbara, CAThe aircraft crashed in a wooded canyon area beneath the cold spring canyon arch bridge in los padres national forest. The plane impacted about 250 yards north of the bridge while on a northerly heading. Broken tree tops and branches were found over an area…NTSB LAX82DA128Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Mendota, CAThe pilot stated he was looking out the left window for the taxiway when the aircraft ran off the runway into a soft field.NTSB NYC82DA068Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Washington, CTWhile practicing power on stalls and gliding turns the pilot stated that the engine would not respond with half throttle. A forced landing was made after passing up two rough fields for a more distant one at a higher altitude. The pilot stated he should have…NTSB CHI82DA097Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot departed Wheeling, IL on a cross-country flight to dubuque, IA; oshkosh, WI and return. The pilot refueled with 17.7 gallons of 100 octane low-lead gasoline at dubuque, but did not refuel at oshkosh. Near milwaukee, he noted that the right…NTSB LAX82FUQ12Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150M · Oxnard, CAThe student pilot departed hawthorne, CA at approximately 1000 PST on a solo cross-country flight to porterville, CA and return. During the flight the pilot became lost and landed at visalia, CA. While there he obtained fuel and directions to porterville and…NTSB LAX82DA114Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Delano, CAThe student made a scheduled stop at lompoc, California, but was unable to obtain 80 octane fuel. He then flew to santa maria, California, which was not a part of his planned flight. He was also unable to get 80 octane fuel at santa maria. From there, he…NTSB MKC82DA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Lee'S Summit, MOOn landing the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and down a bank. The nose gear entered a ditch causing it to fail.NTSB CHI82DA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Charlestown, INThe pilot reported that he ran out of fuel on a cross-country flight. He made an emergency landing in an open field at night. During the landing, the plane flipped over on its back.NTSB CHI82DA073Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Manchester, MIDuring takeoff the student pilot lost directional control and struck a snowbank. The student stated at 40-50 knots the left wheel bogged down in snow or encountered a rut and the aircraft twisted sharply left.NTSB FTW82DA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Lubbock, TXAfter electing to abort takeoff the pilot realized he had insufficient room to stop on the remaining runway. He reapplied power to attempt to fly over a road but reported that the engine lost power. The aircraft bounced over a road into a plowed field and…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…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.NTSB MIA82FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Newport Richey, FLThe pilot departed orlando, Florida on a VFR flight to tampa, Florida. At about 1534 EST, the pilot contacted tampa approach control for VFR flight following. Approach control reported radar contact, and at the same time, issued an advisory, "traffic at…