Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1989 | DOYLESTOWN, PA | N10659 | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT BY TAKING OFF WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE RATE OF CLIMB TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS…IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT BY TAKING OFF WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE RATE OF CLIMB TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF AND HIS FAILURE IN MAINTAINING AIRSPEED, WHICH REDUCED HIS ABILITY TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT. THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY WERE CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR. |
| Jul 11, 1989 | FORT WORTH, TX | N17250 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DUE TO THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO RAISE THE FLAPS WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE FLAP FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FULL FLAP…A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DUE TO THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO RAISE THE FLAPS WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. THE FLAP FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT FULL FLAP TAKEOFF WERE THE RESULT OF THE OPERATOR'S IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE OPERATOR'S USE OF A CUSTOM CHECKLIST THAT DEVIATED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER'S APPROVED CHECKLIST. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE FLAPS WERE FULLY RETRACTED PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, AND THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE INITIAL TRAINING OF THE PILOT. |
| Jul 07, 1989 | BOUNTIFUL, UT | N6318K | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SPEED FOR THE TURNING MANEUVER (TO AVOID AN OBSTACLE) AND INADVERTENTLY ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO STALL. CONTRIBUT…THE 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. |
| Jun 18, 1989 | PORT HURON, MI | N8752S | Serious (1) | destroyed |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE FROM THE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT. THE STUDENT…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE FROM THE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT. THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WAS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Apr 25, 1989 | MIRAMAR, FL | N3004V | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONTINUE FLYING THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE NOTED A VIBRATION OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER SELECTI…THE 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 AVAILABLE. |
| Apr 21, 1989 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS | N51344 | Serious (1) | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION CAUSED BY THE PILOT EXCEEDING THE FUEL ENDURANCE OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Mar 26, 1989 | PAPILLION, NE | N3832J | Serious (1) | substantial | THE CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SCREEN BY FOREIGN MATTER AND OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES. |
| Feb 04, 1989 | HAMMONTON, NJ | N6299K | Serious (1) | minor | A BIRD STRIKE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. |
| Dec 16, 1988 | LYME, CT | N63136 | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER PLANNING; THE STUDENT PILOT BECAME LOST AND RAN OUT OF FUEL. DURING THE LANDING HE MISJUDGED DISTANCE, ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AND OVERRAN THE …IMPROPER 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. |
| Dec 07, 1988 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N60029 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 1988 | PEYTON, CO | N6737F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1988 | REED SPRINGS, MO | N3475V | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1988 | ROCK HILL, SC | N3105J | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1988 | PAHOKEE, FL | N63354 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1988 | Fort Peck, MT | N7940Z | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1988 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N1491Q | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 1988 | AZLE, TX | N704MF | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1988 | PINE VALLEY, CA | N18136 | Serious (1) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD BEARING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S RELATIVE INEXPERIENCE AND HIS INABILITY TO JUD…FAILURE OF THE NUMBER ONE CONNECTING ROD BEARING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S RELATIVE INEXPERIENCE AND HIS INABILITY TO JUDGE THE GLIDE RATIO OF THE AIRPLANE AND COMPLETING A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. |
| Mar 11, 1988 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N22CE | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 1988 | BARNWELL, SC | N6254G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1988 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | N60362 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1987 | CUMBERLAND, WI | N6501S | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1987 | MILLBROOK, NY | N8362G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1987 | WARTBURG, TN | N3585J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1987 | CARPENTERIA, CA | N11176 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |