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
Aug 25, 2007 Kenai, AK N2981S Incident substantial The pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff.
Aug 16, 2007 Keystone Height, FL N11449 Incident substantial the student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush.
Jul 28, 2007 Cook, MN N22198 Incident substantial
The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the force…

The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the plane towards.

Jul 20, 2007 Waldron, MO N5571G Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. The cornfield was a factor.
Jul 06, 2007 Muncie, IN N7693U Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the …

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Jun 28, 2007 Lancaster, PA N7842E Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during …

The pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.

Jun 28, 2007 Salem, IL N11419 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequa…

The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the pilot, the deteriorating visibility, and the tree encountered on landing.

Jun 16, 2007 Honolulu, HI N60020 Incident destroyed The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
May 18, 2007 Spanish Fork, UT N9397U Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. F…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.

May 15, 2007 English, IN N7772E Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the …

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.

Apr 29, 2007 Levelland, TX N2524J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Apr 20, 2007 Levelland, TX N3523J Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the l…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Apr 18, 2007 Shawnee, OK N6251T Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tr…

The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tree.

Apr 06, 2007 Willow, AK N6363G Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane contacting a snow berm and nosing down. Fac…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane contacting a snow berm and nosing down. Factors associated with the accident were the snow and ice covered runway, and excessive taxispeed.

Apr 05, 2007 Grain Valley, MO N7893F Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign wh…

The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which was contacted.

Mar 24, 2007 Okeechobee, FL N704HF Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach, and a collision w…

The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach, and a collision with a ditch.

Mar 19, 2007 Davenport, WA N6463T Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.

Mar 10, 2007 Sand Springs, OK N11341 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 09, 2007 LaCrosse, WI N7272S Incident substantial
The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor …

The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.

Jan 16, 2007 Cottonwood, AZ N7218X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to compensate for a gusty crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with a…

The pilot's failure to compensate for a gusty crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with a ditch. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.

Jan 05, 2007 Bristol, WI N63332 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
Dec 27, 2006 Eastland, TX N9364U Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associa…

The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.

Dec 17, 2006 Cape Coral, FL N6069G Incident substantial
The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landin…

The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.

Dec 06, 2006 Eureka, CA N3394J Incident substantial
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing …

a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.

Dec 03, 2006 Livermore Falls, ME N8019F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
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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