Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1995 | SALIDA, CO | N8554G | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE…FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE TRAINING IN MOUNTAIN FLYING, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | STEHEKIN, WA | N4016J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 02, 1995 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N1774Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engi…The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | MUSKOGEE, OK | N22637 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT…THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | TURLOCK, CA | N63264 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to exec…the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to execute a go-around. |
| Jun 07, 1995 | ST. CHARLES, MO | N6605G | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's …the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control. |
| Apr 26, 1995 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N3112J | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. The student pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations were a related factor. |
| Apr 24, 1995 | NAPOLEON, MI | N8291S | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff. |
| Apr 19, 1995 | CASHMERE, WA | N60886 | Minor | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH TERRAIN. |
| Mar 04, 1995 | ALBANY, OR | N6663S | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS INCLUDE ICING CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 21, 1994 | WHEELING, WV | N7175S | Minor | destroyed |
The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an…The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object. |
| Nov 14, 1994 | EL MONTE, CA | N6110K | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure. |
| Nov 11, 1994 | SEGUIN, TX | N9237U | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION. |
| Nov 09, 1994 | DAWSON SPRINGS, KY | N5483Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/dec…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. |
| Oct 26, 1994 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N7XC | Minor | — |
the cracked heater exhaust muffler which resulted from an improper repair. Factors were the physical impairment of the solo flight student as a resul…the cracked heater exhaust muffler which resulted from an improper repair. Factors were the physical impairment of the solo flight student as a result of her inadequate training concerning carbon monoxide hazards. |
| Oct 21, 1994 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N18539 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, RESULTING IN AN ON-GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Oct 05, 1994 | CARBONDALE, IL | N66224 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and improper altitude. |
| Sep 19, 1994 | HOUSTON, TX | N9247U | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. |
| Aug 26, 1994 | SPRUCE PINE, NC | N50446 | Minor | substantial |
A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a …A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. |
| Aug 26, 1994 | CENTRALIA, IL | N6307S | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots improper fuel calculation and improper use of fuel mixture. |
| Aug 05, 1994 | DALLAS, TX | N60124 | Minor | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF …THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 16, 1994 | VIDALIA, GA | N6074G | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 13, 1994 | WATERSMEET, MI | N6579G | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident w…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees. |
| Jul 11, 1994 | TUCSON, AZ | N3003S | Minor | substantial | AN ENGINE POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. |
| Jun 04, 1994 | TROY, NY | N2480J | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION …THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE. A FACTOR IS CROSSWINDS. |