Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | Knoxville, TN | N22565 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 14, 2011 | Santa Rosa, EC | HC-BJA | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2011 | Moncks Corner, SC | N3086X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The debilitating effects of ethylene glycol poisoning, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Oct 07, 2011 | Vidalia, LA | N642EZ | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice. |
| Oct 05, 2011 | Punta Gorda, FL | N11280 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Stockstadt am Main, GE | N6619F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Cavanaugh Bay, ID | N2870S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Aug 14, 2011 | Sabetha, KS | N6953S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to ac…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience. |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Harbor Beach, MI | N3050X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Elizabethtown, KY | N8576U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 14, 2011 | Silverton, CO | N1539Q | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowa…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted from an acute cardiac event and incapacitation, hypoxia, or the effects of sedating medications or a combination of these factors. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff above gross weight and without oxygen for the flight in mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Wheatland, WY | N60060 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident wa…The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with known equipment deficiencies. |
| Jul 09, 2011 | Lacassine, LA | N50575 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. |
| Jul 06, 2011 | Mesa, AZ | N2878S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Ridgeway, VA | N9416U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Jul 04, 2011 | Plymouth, MA | N150ET | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the …A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance. |
| Jul 02, 2011 | Weirsdale, FL | N1953Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Beluga Lake, AK | N66286 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Winter Haven, FL | N18735 | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 31, 2011 | Sully, IA | N7818F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway…The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. |
| May 20, 2011 | Greenville, KY | N68844 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | College Place, WA | N23295 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach. |
| Apr 12, 2011 | Corona, CA | N11630 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare. |
| Apr 02, 2011 | Factoryville, PA | N7225X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare during the gusty crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Hannawana Falls, NY | N8830G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |