Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2009 | Columbia, MS | N4057U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning. |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Grayslake, IL | N747KA | Incident | — |
The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of th…The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations. |
| Jan 11, 2009 | Sellersburg, IN | N778ME | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cau…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Greene, IA | N899CB | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain. |
| Dec 05, 2008 | Auxvasse, MO | N1521Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot…the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Trenton, TX | N8900S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instruct…The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Sep 04, 2008 | Wadsworth, OH | N18538 | Incident | substantial | The lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Bay City, MI | N23461 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough …The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ | N704JD | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Manley Hot Spgs, AK | N22563 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Summerville, SC | N5471Q | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Brenham, TX | N4691R | Incident | substantial |
The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the …The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees. |
| May 30, 2008 | New Berlin, WI | N3130V | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing …The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees. |
| May 20, 2008 | Augusta, GA | N7050S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were t…The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts. |
| May 14, 2008 | Pulaski, WI | N22997 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, th…The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear. |
| Mar 16, 2008 | Idabell, OK | N554SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds. |
| Feb 16, 2008 | Viroqua, WI | N10RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jan 28, 2008 | Dawson, GA | N51367 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out. |
| Jan 10, 2008 | Sarasota, FL | N2490J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 18, 2007 | Muskogee, OK | N45137 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | Flora, MS | N6157G | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 14, 2007 | Hillsboro, OR | N45720 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident we…The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain. |
| Oct 08, 2007 | Palmyra, PA | N6252K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. |
| Oct 06, 2007 | Strawberry, AZ | N4570U | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 23, 2007 | Woodland, WA | N19298 | Incident | substantial | a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions. |