NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, 1988
32 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 | 27 |
| 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\") = 1988
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") = 1988
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 MKC89LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Rolla, MOWhile returning from a personal cross country flight, the newly certificated private pilot said that the winds picked up and he was blown 30 miles east of his intended course. In addition, he was running one hour over the time allotted for the trip. He landed…NTSB NYC89LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lyme, CTImproper planning; the student pilot became lost and ran out of fuel. During the landing he misjudged distance, altitude and airspeed and overran the field colliding with trees.NTSB CHI89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Varna, ILThe student pilot was cruising at 2000' MSL on a solo flight, when the engine lost power. Emergency procedures were initiated and a forced landing was made in an open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dirt bank and was damaged. A…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 &…NTSB FTW89FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fort Worth, TXFailure to the flight instructor and the student pilot to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and he flight instructor's failure to observe the deteriorating weather conditions in sufficient time return to the airport prior to instrument…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…NTSB LAX89LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tucson, AZThe acft collided with the terrain shortly after an intersection tkof from the Tucson international airport. The plt reported that during the initial climb the a/c was not producing sufficient lift in order to maintain alt to clear obstacles. The plt aborted…NTSB ATL89LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Silerton, TNThe student plt was on a VFR x-country flt. She rprtd that after leveling at 2000', the eng began running rough & the RPM dropped from 2400 to about 2000 RPM. The acft would not maint alt. The student said she applied carb heat when the acft was at about…NTSB MKC88FA166Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Reed Springs, MOThe accident aircraft was observed performing high speed passes at extremely low altitude over the lake. Witnesses estimated the altitude of the aircraft from 30 to 75 feet above the water. The aircraft struck 72,000 volt power lines at a point approximately…NTSB FTW88LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Killeen, TXAccording to the pilot/operator aircraft accident report, the private pilot had not flown in the previous 90 days. The pilot was practicing landings on a dark night and collided with power lines 1000 feet short of the runway. After colliding with the wires,…NTSB CHI88LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Elkhart, INWhile enroute on the second leg of a solo student cross country, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The student pilot executed a forced landing in a bean field and the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll,…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…NTSB DEN88LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Albuquerque, NMThe instructor (CFI) & student plt were on an instructional flt. The CFI rprtd that while climbing thru aprx 150' AGL, the acft enctrd a downdraft. He took the controls, but the acft descended to about 10 ft AGL. The CFI elected to land immediately to avoid a…NTSB MIA88FA244Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLThe acft crashed while the plt was attempting a touch and go landing at Pahokee airport, Pahokee FL. The plt stated that when he landed on runway 17, the acft bounced. As he was attempting a go around, he lost control. The acft stalled, broke left, and…NTSB NYC88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Massena, NYThe student pilot on a crosscountry flight to Massena, new york stated that during the landing approach he felt that he was too low and when he tried to correct, the aircraft bounced. On the second touchdown the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid off…NTSB NYC88LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · W. Seneca, NYThe instructor pilot stated that the student pilot conducted the preflight and reported the fuel 'down a little.' The instructor did not visually verify the amount of fuel on board. Investigation revealed that the acft ran out of fuel and was forced to land…NTSB CHI88LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lonsdale, MNThe pilot was executing a power-off glide and when an attempt was made to recover by adding power, the engine did not respond. The pilot was then forced to make an emergency landing in a field. During the forced landing the pilot was unable to maintain…NTSB MIA88LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Davisville, FLAcft's engine had over 200 RPM drop on one magneto during runup. Plt attempted to takeoff with the engine running rough. After liftoff the engine began to backfire and lose power. The plt stated he then applied carburetor heat and pumped the engine primer.…NTSB LAX88LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ramona, CADuring the climb to cruise phase of the flt, the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot applied carburetor heat and the power began to return. Due to the loss in altitude, the plt opted to make a forced landing in a field where just prior to touchdown,…NTSB CHI88LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Zeigler, ILUpon completion of a practice emergency landing procedure during an instructional flight, the engine started to run rough and then quit. The instructor was able to regain partial power, and made forced landing in freshly plowed field. The aircraft nosed over…NTSB FTW88LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Azle, TXThe operator stated the night instrument training flight departed with 8.5 gallons of fuel. One hour and thirty minutes later, the airplane hit a tree during flare for a forced landing due to engine failure. The student stated the fuel gage indicated one…NTSB DEN88LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Garfield, COThe plt was ferrying his acft from burlington, NC to kelso, WA. After refueling his acft to capacity (26 gal.), he stayed overnight in lamar, CO. He departed lamar the next morning at 0800. He passed pueblo, CO at 7500 ft., and obtained a wx briefing from the…NTSB BFO88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chesterfield, VAThe student pilot lost directional control of the acft during landing roll. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted a ditch. The landing was being made on rwy 15. Winds were from 190 degrees at 7 knots.NTSB SEA88LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fox, ORWhile departing an airstrip situated on top of a hill the aircraft was not able to clear power lines at the end of the airstrip. The pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft to clear the wires and the aircraft's elevator struck a road sign in flight. The…NTSB LAX88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lodi, CAOn the day of the accident, the pilot departed lancaster, California, flew to fresno to pick up a passenger and then continued on to Lodi, the ultimate destination. While being vectored toward the airport at Lodi, the engine quit and the aircraft collided…NTSB MIA88LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot stated that he did not visually check the fuel quantity prior to departure on an aerial photography flight. About .9 hours after takeoff the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot executed a forced landing and the aircraft crashed. Both the…NTSB CHI88LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Crane, INN66452, collided with a street signpost at the Crane naval depot, Crane, IN, during landing roll after a precautionary emergency landing. The right wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. The student was on the return leg of a two-leg solo cross…NTSB MIA88LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lantana, FLThe plt stated that he turned a long final apch due to other traffic in the pattern. He only saw one other acft in front of him. He was approximately 200 feet from the end of the runway when he felt the impact as the two acft collided. He then attempted to go…NTSB BFO88FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · So. Charleston, WVThe stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course…NTSB MIA88LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Titusville, FLStudent pilot lost directional control while landing with right quartering wind. The acft departed the left side of the runway and the nose gear bogged down in sand. The nose gear then failed aft and the acft came to rest on the nose and left wing tip.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…NTSB DEN88LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Delta, UTDuring the landing roll, the acft swerved to the right into a snowbank and nosed over. The plt said he found snow packed between the landing gear wheel and wheel pants restricting the wheel from rotating. In his recommendation for prevention, the plt stated…