Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2003 | Culpeper, VA | N92WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff. |
| May 31, 2003 | Dillon, MT | N4424U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the air…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway. Factors include a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped aircraft. |
| May 13, 2003 | Morris, AL | N2970S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Three Rivers, MI | N8082F | Incident | substantial | The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Medina, OH | N3964J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Mar 15, 2003 | Hope, AR | N493RA | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Sherman, TX | N6066G | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for …The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | Pearland, TX | N8994U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch. |
| Mar 03, 2003 | Gateway, CO | N714NF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway. |
| Feb 25, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N51126 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway. |
| Feb 22, 2003 | Rome, GA | N8115F | Incident | substantial | The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Feb 01, 2003 | KENAI, AK | N704JB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A c…The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A contributing factor in the accident was icy runway conditions. |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Crestline, OH | N8555G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field. |
| Jan 12, 2003 | Charleston, MO | N66507 | Incident | substantial | the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 08, 2003 | Garner, IA | N60834 | Incident | substantial |
The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced l…The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 03, 2003 | Jessup, GA | N6098G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain. |
| Dec 03, 2002 | Twentynine Palm, CA | N50346 | Incident | substantial | The improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Powells Point, NC | N10905 | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Logan, UT | N7198F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions. |
| Sep 18, 2002 | Dodge Center, MN | N2870S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. |
| Aug 13, 2002 | La Belle, FL | N704TJ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 06, 2002 | Dyersville, IA | N6995S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the be…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Lakeland, FL | N50347 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the d…The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | Belleville, IL | N8137S | Incident | substantial | Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Senoia, GA | N6486S | Incident | substantial |
The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine…The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |