NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, 1989
39 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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Query with SQL
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\") = 1989
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") = 1989
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 MIA90LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft due to a loss of consciousness brought on by reactive hypoglycemia.NTSB FTW90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Minden, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel by not maintaining an adequate supply of fuel.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.NTSB FTW90LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Worth, TXFuel exhaustion due to the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the plt. A factor in this was the improper initial training by the flight instructor.NTSB NYC90LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Westfield, MALoss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot.NTSB CHI90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Detroit, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.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.NTSB BFO90LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ocean City, NJFailure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.NTSB ANC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).NTSB ATL90FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carrollton, OHThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's apparent desire to show off, and the low altitude at which he chose to perform the maneuver.NTSB MKC90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cherokee Vill, ARThe pilots failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MKC89LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · California, MOImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power.NTSB SEA89FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cave Junction, ORThe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft due to the lack of recurrent training and recent experience which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a resultant stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over-confidence in his ability to attempt flight…NTSB CHI89LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wash Courthouse, OHImproper flare by the student pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind.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,…NTSB NYC89LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Colts Neck, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rough field takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind and he sunglare in the pilot's eyes.NTSB LAX89LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's lack of recent experience and improper training by her flight instructor.NTSB DEN89LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Delta, UTFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. Soft terrain beside the runway was a related factor.NTSB CHI89FA173Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Plainfield, ILThe pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft following a premature lift-off resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain.NTSB LAX89LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Venice, CAThe improper installation and inspection of the carburetor throttle linkage arm.NTSB DEN89LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bountiful, UTThe pilot failed to maintain adequate speed for the turning maneuver (to avoid an obstacle) and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to stall. Contributing factors were: improper uuse of the flaps, high density altitude, and a high obstruction.NTSB MKC89LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Grain Valley, MOFailure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment, while aborting a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft, the right crosswind, and the…NTSB ATL89LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to recognize that the engine was not developing full power and the delay in performing remedial action until it was too late to stop the airplane on the runway.NTSB DEN89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Gooding, IDImproper inflight decision of the pilot to continue the flight without refueling which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI89LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ansonia, OHFlight into known adverse weather by the student pilot, and his inadvertent descent into the terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.NTSB MKC89LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilots failure to properly calculate fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel reserve and fuel exhaustion prior to reaching his destination. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an…NTSB MIA89FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Miramar, FLThe pilot's failure to continue flying the airplane when he noted a vibration of unknown origin. Contributing to the accident was the improper selection of unsuitable terrain to execute a precautionary landing when an airport and a highway median were…NTSB FTW89LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · San Antonio, TXImproper flare by the pilot, his delay in attempting to abort the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for a landing.NTSB MIA89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLFailure of a rocker shaft boss on the number three cylinder. A related factor was the rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI89FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Kankakee, ILFailure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground.NTSB DEN89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Garrison, NDImproper flare by the student and inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI which damaged the nose gear and restricted movement of the nosewheel steering and rudder control.NTSB LAX89LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mesa, AZInadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of visual perception at dusk, the transmission line, and the obstructions (tree & fence) in the emergency landing…NTSB CHI89FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Corunna, MIThe failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a practice stall maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's visual perception over snow covered terrain.NTSB MIA89LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's delayed to go around after landing long with excessive speed.NTSB NYC89LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hammonton, NJA bird strike shortly after takeoff.NTSB ANC89LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe student pilot's failure to follow procedures during the simulated forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the extreme temperatures.NTSB BFO89LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Winchester, VAPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW89LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Austin, TXThe pilot did not have an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. The plts flt planning was inadequate and the ignored opportunities to obtain fuel enroute led to fuel exhaustion, prior to reaching destination.