Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2013 | Livingston, AL | N684RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in departure with an open fuel port and the subsequent in-flight, overboard venting of the fuel supply. |
| Sep 06, 2013 | Denver, CO | N4791X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing. |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Chestertown, MD | N1574Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Anchorage, AK | N18699 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a low fuel state and a nose-high attitude during a go-around, which unported the fuel tan…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a low fuel state and a nose-high attitude during a go-around, which unported the fuel tank feed line, and the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Hermleigh, TX | N4281U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain. |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Franklin, OH | N3718J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Morrilton, AR | N6412G | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate training and oversight of the student pilot, which resulted in the noncertificated student pilot's loss of control …The flight instructor's inadequate training and oversight of the student pilot, which resulted in the noncertificated student pilot's loss of control during landing. |
| Apr 01, 2013 | Brush Praire, WA | N4342U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Bellingham, WA | N7177X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Baytown, TX | N6389S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 02, 2013 | Naples, ME | N3438J | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake. |
| Feb 27, 2013 | Deming, NM | N9172U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. |
| Jan 24, 2013 | Matlock, WA | N18690 | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operati…A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Jan 18, 2013 | Porterville, CA | N50690 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 20, 2012 | Indian Trail, NC | N50757 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown …The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate glidepath and airspeed control during short final approach and the airplane’s improper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Juneau, AK | N1901Z | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper mai…The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the landing gear. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Red Oak, IA | N8000S | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landin…The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing. |
| Nov 04, 2012 | Gothenburg, NE | N8375G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact …The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Carrollton, OH | N5978E | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 21, 2012 | Seneca Falls, NY | N1791Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch. |
| Oct 21, 2012 | Mansfield, MA | N7250S | Incident | substantial | The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Fredericksburg, VA | N66246 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. |
| Sep 25, 2012 | St Johns, AZ | N5892E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Corinth, MS | N8465J | Minor | substantial |
The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure …The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s exceedence of the engine overhaul calendar year limits recommended by the engine manufacturer. |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Snohomish, WA | N8130F | Minor | substantial | The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative. |