Cessna 150 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

3241

All Events

1860

Incidents

590

Minor

351

Serious

427

Fatal (611 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 21, 2010 Jasper, TN N8321J Incident substantial The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to relinquish the flight controls when directed.
Jun 05, 2010 Pahokee, FL N2990V Incident substantial A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Apr 15, 2010 Princeville, OR N6928G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine.
Apr 07, 2010 Waterproof, LA N66262 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
Apr 04, 2010 Winter Haven, FL N4655X Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.
Mar 22, 2010 Lake Alfred, FL N6589G Incident substantial A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
Mar 17, 2010 Tillamook, OR N7854F Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
Mar 07, 2010 New Bedford, MA N6603S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
Feb 01, 2010 St. Augustine, FL N3995J Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landin…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
Jan 26, 2010 Taunton, MA N5478Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.
Jan 01, 2010 Doylestown, PA N4026J Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Nov 08, 2009 Galion, OH N66006 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Nov 07, 2009 Paoli, IN N22896 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Sep 02, 2009 Rosedale, MI N6446F Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
Aug 29, 2009 Abilene, KS N8312G Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of it…

The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
Aug 12, 2009 Talkeetna, AK N6687S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jul 28, 2009 Lexington, KY N6433K Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
Jul 03, 2009 Bloomington, IL N8319J Incident substantial The complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.
Jun 13, 2009 Lawrenceville, VA N22075 Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jun 12, 2009 Nampa, ID N5504E Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 30, 2009 Zebulon, NC N7614U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Apr 27, 2009 Waycross, GA N6213G Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's mis…

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.
Apr 24, 2009 Kingston, NY N2792S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
Mar 29, 2009 Brunswick, GA N1505Q Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.
Mar 22, 2009 Madison, IN N5920T Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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