NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M, 1996
26 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\") = 1996
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") = 1996
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 FTW97LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.NTSB LAX97FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…NTSB CHI97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knoxville, TNthe student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from an airport sign, while taxiing on an unfamiliar airport.NTSB CHI97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tulsa, OKFuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lake Havasu, AZcarburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Boulder, COan improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft.NTSB FTW96LA363Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OKthe student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack…NTSB CHI96LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Traverse City, MIthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 180, N2406C, to maintaining proper spacing from the Cessna 150M, N9352U. A factor relating to this accident was the Cessna 180 pilot's diverted attention.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 MIA96LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input.NTSB CHI96LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dubuque, IAinadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind.NTSB MIA96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knightdale, NCfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing.NTSB CHI96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Red Wing, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX96LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Los Banos, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision to utilize a high engine power setting which reduced the airplane's endurance, and the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB CHI96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mcgregor, MNthe nose gear collapsed when it hit a soft spot in the runway.NTSB FTW96LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Springdale, ARthe flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC96FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKloss of engine power due to a malfunction of the airplane's magneto ignition system, and the pilot's failure to have an annual inspection performed. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and inadequate in-flight planning…NTSB FTW96FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Muleshoe, TXimproper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.…NTSB MIA96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.NTSB ATL96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Arlington, TNthe failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.NTSB NYC96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Readington, NJThe student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway and the subsequent nose over.NTSB FTW96LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mandeville, LAthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions (power lines) at night.NTSB CHI96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mount Pleasant, MIthe student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain.