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 03, 2012 | Toledo, OR | N3700V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Madera, CA | N6346S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Arrow Rock, MO | N63672 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Cottage Grove, WI | N45080 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline. |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jackson, CA | N524CC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Strasswalchen, AU | OE-ATV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Gulf Shores, AL | N9119U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted …The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Licey, DR | HI-561 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Alabaster, AL | N6963S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 08, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N8281S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing). |
| Jun 03, 2012 | Ketchikan, AK | N3235J | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| May 26, 2012 | San Diego, CA | N7093F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 23, 2012 | Tulare, CA | N11428 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing. |
| Apr 29, 2012 | Bourke , Australia, AS | VH-UWR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Wildorado, TX | N22857 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Fairbanks, AK | N7911F | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing…The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist. |
| Apr 14, 2012 | Cedartown, GA | N714JJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Apr 07, 2012 | Kent, WA | N6616S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Mar 15, 2012 | Goble, OR | N18677 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from …The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog. |
| Feb 23, 2012 | Lahore, Pakistan, PK | AP-BCS | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Jasper, GA | N60276 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Quincy, FL | N73JK | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain con…The non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating meteorological conditions. |
| Jan 13, 2012 | El Dorado, KS | N714BS | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anoma…The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | Denmark, WI | N60676 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior…The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior lighting malfunction. |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Fitchburg, MA | N4041J | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat. |